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College Resources 

  • Within the “New” or “Emerging” Adult Category, it can be broken up into 2 separate and distinct phases: Young Adult (Ages 18 - 22), and those who fall within Later Adulthood (Ages 22+). (M.I.T. - Young Adult Development Project - https://hr.mit.edu/static/worklife/youngadult/changes.html). Each of these categories serves a different audience with different needs. 

  • For Young Adults either entering college, trade school, or the workforce, they are looking to: “transition to work, college, independent living.” (State Adolescent Health Resource Center (SAHRC) - https://sahrc.umn.edu/sites/sahrc.umn.edu/files/2021-01/late_adol_stage-eng.pdf). 

  • In regards to the area of Later Adulthood development (those in that stage just prior to Middle Age Adulthood) are looking towards making advances in their career (through a career change or promotion), and focusing on personal goals (family planning, identifying hobbies and interests).

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College Planning:

 

  • BigFuture - College Board: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/ : College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, College Board was created to expand access to higher education. BigFuture allows potential college students, or those already in college, to identify career paths based on interest, and to find the best college opportunities based on this interest. 

 

  • New Visions for Public Schools - CUNY Checklist: https://www.newvisions.org/pages/cuny-guides : New Visions for Public Schools is a non-profit that looks to “dedicated to ensuring that all New York City public school students, regardless of race or economic class, have access to a high-quality education that prepares them for the rigors of college and the workforce.” Their CUNY Checklist provides a comprehensive step by step guidance on applying and preparing for entrance into various CUNY schools.

 

  • New Visions for Public Schools - SUNY Checklist: https://www.newvisions.org/pages/suny-guides : New Visions for Public Schools is a non-profit that looks to “dedicated to ensuring that all New York City public school students, regardless of race or economic class, have access to a high-quality education that prepares them for the rigors of college and the workforce.” Their SUNY Checklist provides a comprehensive step by step guidance on applying and preparing for entrance into various SUNY schools.

 

  • Understanding FAFSA: https://understandingfafsa.org/ : A publication of the New School Center for New York City Affairs, Understanding FAFSA is a guide to understanding the application process around applying for Federally Funded Student Aid. 

 

US News & World Report: 7 Strategies to Pay for Graduate School: https://www.usnews.com/education/best-graduate-schools/paying/articles/7-strategies-to-pay-for-graduate-school : US News & World Report has compiled a series of tips and strategies for funding graduate school education.

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Career Resources:

 

  • NYPL Career Resources: https://www.nypl.org/education/adults/career-employment/services : NYPL Career Services provides essential professional development support, resources, webinars, and events for job seekers and professionals, looking to craft an effective professional portfolio to enhance their career. We offer FREE virtual and in-person support to help you achieve your career or employment goals, which include coaching, resume or cover letter writing, job application support, and career development events.

 

  • Suffolk County Employment Center: https://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Labor/Employment-Center : The Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center is a cutting-edge endeavor which brings together both employers and job seekers, providing a comprehensive, one-stop approach to job search. Staffed with employment professionals from several private and public entities, the Employment Center functions as a full service human resources facility. The center supplies the job seeking customer with all the tools necessary for a self-directed or staff-assisted job search, and provides employers with facilities and workforce support.

 

  • Nassau County Job Development Center: https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/424/Job-Development-Center : The Job Development Center is the unit of the commission devoted to assisting residents of the county to find employment. It is the aim of the Job Development Center to assist all residents, with emphasis on minority group members, in achieving this goal. The center also refers applicants to job training, alerts the community to upcoming Civil Service examinations and county job opportunities. The Job Development Center cooperates with the Minority Affairs,Office of Women's Services, Office of Hispanic Affairs, and the Office of Veterans Affairs in providing services to County residents.

 

  • Queens Public Library's Job & Business Academy: https://www.queenslibrary.org/programs-activities/job-business : Queens Public Library provides specialized training and learning opportunities to job seekers, aspiring entrepreneurs, and business owners. The Job & Business Academy is a division of Adult Learning. The seven Adult Learning divisions provide coordinated formal and informal education, training, information, and supportive services to help customers develop the skills they need for success with further education, work, business, and life.

 

  • Brooklyn Public Library Business & Career Services: https://www.bklynlibrary.org/business/career-help : Business & Career services at BPL are for entrepreneurs, freelancers, job seekers and anyone seeking a secure financial future. Our services are designed to help you expand your horizons with workshops and programs , research emerging trends and market opportunities , learn marketable skills and digital tools, discover your career path or master your finances .

 

  • NYC Virtual Workforce1 Career Center System: https://www.nyc.gov/site/sbs/careers/virtual-wf1cc.page : Workforce1 helps New Yorkers prepare for, and connect to, jobs across New York City's five boroughs and in every sector of the economy. Through our Virtual Workforce1 Career Center system, we can connect you via web or phone (within one to two business days) to one-on-one help from professionals who can help you:

    • Identify jobs that are a fit for your experience and skills

    • Prepare for interviews

    • Access free training

    • All of our services are no-cost and do not require in-person visits.

 

  • New York State Department of Labor Career Development Services: https://dol.ny.gov/career-development : From career exploration, to resume writing assistance, and interview assistance to assessing your transferable skills, NYSDOL's Career Development Services are available to help all New Yorkers find a career they love.

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