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THE Y AND PARTNERS CONNECT COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH OPPORTUNITIES
The Y continues to partner with elected officials and private employers to host job fairs, while also hosting hiring events across the city.
At the Rockaway Y, Council Member Selvena Brooks-Powers hosted a job fair with over 27 employers present. The event was sponsored by Lyft, State Senator James Sanders, Assembly Member Khaleel Anderson, NYS Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, and NYC Comptroller Brad Lander. At the Northeast Bronx Y, Council Member Kevin Riley hosted a job fair that featured a vaccination tent as well as a crew of barbers giving out free haircuts.
The Y also partnered with Macy’s to host a career event for teens interested in fashion, and offered college scholarships to seniors. Finally, the Y hosted several borough-wide hiring events where community members could apply and interview for a range of YMCA jobs on the spot. If you or someone you know are looking for a career at the Y, please visit our careers page at ymcanyc.org/careers.•
Council Member Kevin Riley (back row, center) joins Northeast Bronx Y Executive Director Meishay Gattis (back row, left) and other Y staff members: Mario Enriquez, Ruth Escobar, Brenda Galarraga, and Tiffany Allen
(l to r) Assembly Member Khaleel Anderson, Rockaway Y Executive Director Michael Garcia, Council Member Selvena Brooks-Powers, and LYFT representative Larry Gallegos stand ready to connect people with jobs.
(l) Community members take advantage of a mobile barbershop; (r) Y teens visit Macy’s for a special career event.
(l) Community members take advantage of a mobile barbershop; (r) Y teens visit Macy’s for a special career event.
