Education & Employment

The library offers various resources for job seekers and learners, including tools for career exploration, résumé help, skill building, and continuing education.

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Featured Resources

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Looking for a new job or a fresh career path? The Rensselaer County One-Stop Career Center is here to assist with resume development, interview preparation, job search assistance, career assessments, and more. Appointments are available at the library the second Tuesday of the month from 9-1 and all services are free and confidential.

Call to Make an Appointment

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NYS Job Zone

Resources for Job Seekers from the NYS Department of Labor

Capital Region Workforce Development Board

Offers a variety of programs designed to help adults and youth identify career pathways and get the appropriate training and skills

Cypress Resume

The online resume builder that helps you create professional-quality resumes

Tech-Talk

Features easy-to-understand articles, videos, and live webinars focused on practical technology and communication skills

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Career Related Ebooks and Audiobooks on Libby

Check out career related ebooks and audiobooks from Libby/Overdrive

New York State Department of Labor

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New York State Job & Career Center

NYSDOL has resources to help you find a job, research careers, and learn about special programs for jobseekers

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Career Center Recruitment & Event Calendar

A variety of classes, workshops, job fairs, job clubs including virtual career fairs and virtual workshops, including informational sessions on a variety of topics.

Helpful Links

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The New York State Department of Labor is partnering with Coursera, the leading online training provider. Through Coursera, unemployed New Yorkers will have access to nearly 4,000 programs across high-growth industries and can hone skills in data science, business, and technology.

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County (LVORC) provides tutoring to help individuals learn to read, to write, and speak English, and to improve their math skills. English Literacy Civics, Sewing & English, a telephone partner program, and Citizenship preparation classes are also available. All services are free and offered in several locations around Rensselaer County. Contact LVORC at (518) 274-8526.

SUNY ATTAIN (Advanced Technology Training and Information Networking) is a community center offering free courses and services: Computer classes; Certifications; Academic, Technical, Employability and Life Skills training; Open lab with Internet access; Help with resumes, letters, and job applications. Located at Capital District Educational Opportunity Centers in Troy (431 River Street | (518) 273 1900 x2111) and Albany (30 North Russell Road | (518) 273-1900 x2300)

The Capital District Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) offers tuition-free academic and workforce development programs, including Building Trades, College Preparation, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, English as a Second Language, High School Equivalency (HSE) Preparation, Medical Office Administration (MOA), Nursing Assistant, Security Guard Training, and Welding. Phone: (518) 273-1900.

LINCS Learner Center connects adult learners to free online resources to reach their life goals. Choose a goal to learn how to read, get job skills, and more. Educators can visit the LINCS (Literacy Information and Communication System) main site for more resources.

Rensselaer County Department of Civil Service and Civil Service Exam Schedule

Albany County Department of Civil Service

New York State Department of Civil Service. See state civil service job postings and testing information. Also check out the civil service study guides section, Test Guides & Resources Booklets for Local Examinations.

USAJOBS is the Federal Government’s official jobs site. Search by job, federal agency, or location. A recent sample search for jobs within a 20 mile radius of East Greenbush NY brought up over 50 results.

TASC, The High School Equivalency Exam The Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) has replaced the GED in New York State. This site provides information about the TASC, test dates and times, and study materials.

New York State Education Department: High School Equivalency information and resources. Provides information on the three pathways to earning a high school equivalency diploma in New York State. Offers lots of useful information about the TASC exam, including free study materials and a preparation course locator.

QUESTAR III’s Adult Education and Workforce Development program offers Adult Literacy, High School Equivalency preparation and testing, English as a New Language (ENL; formally ESL), Community Education and other training programs. Programs are conducted in several locations throughout the Capital District.

ENL: English for New Learners (formerly ESL)
Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 4:45-7:45 pm (Ongoing)*

Taught at the East Greenbush Community Library by Questar III BOCES.
Registration required

*Refer to the event calendar for most information.The class schedule follows the EGCSD school calendar for holiday closures, recess, and school day cancellations. Refer to the event calendar for the most accurate start and end time.

This program teaches speaking, listening, reading and writing. It is appropriate for students for whom English is not their first language, and are 21 years of age or older. You do not have to be an American citizen, but must have a green card. For more information and to register, please contact Questar III at (518) 479-6838 or by email at ronald.valentine@questar.org or Ann.Cioffi@questar.org

Mango Language Learning

Free app available to East Greenbush and Schodack residents. Access Mango now.

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County (LVORC) provides tutoring to help individuals learn to read, to write, and speak English, and to improve their math skills. English Literacy Civics, Sewing & English, a telephone partner program, and Citizenship preparation classes are also available. All services are free and offered in several locations around Rensselaer County. Contact LVORC at (518) 274-8526.

Free online English lessons from GCF LearnFree.org. This resource provides instructions in Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Portuguese, and other languages.

Subject	East Greenbush Card	UHLS Card	UHLS MyCard
Library Card Registration	Free to any individual who resides or pays taxes in the East Greenbush Community Library taxing district or Town of Schodack. Cards expire and must be renewed every three years. Free to any individual who volunteers or works at the EGRN Library. Cards expire and must be renewed yearly. Free to partner educational agencies with verified employment. Cards expire and must be renewed yearly. Those that live outside the UHLS area may purchase a temporary card at the price established by our Table of Fines and Fees. Cards expire and must be renewed yearly. All ages eligible. Youth under age 16 must have their application completed and signed by a parent or guardian, who provides acceptable identification for them. Card blocked at $5 or more in replacement costs or fines/fees Fines vary according to individual library rules and UHLS resource sharing rules. The EGRN Table of Fines and Fees are applicable for items which are checked out from the East Greenbush Community Library	Free to residents residing in a community served by a UHLS library. All ages eligible. Youth under age 16 must have their application completed and signed by a parent or guardian, who provides acceptable identification for them. UHLS library cards expire and must be renewed every three years. Card blocked at $5 or more in replacement costs or fines/fees Fines vary according to individual library rules and UHLS resource sharing rules. The EGRN Table of Fines and Fees are applicable for items which are checked out from the East Greenbush Community Library	The UHLS MyCard is a fine-free, limited-access library card for youth. It is intended to address multiple barriers to serving youth and families, including: Barriers to access related to fines (e.g. computer access, checking out materials) Parents not present for a child’s library card registration Previous fines on a child’s card Free for youth residing in a community served by a UHLS library.Applicants 18 and under who are applying for a limited use, UHLS Youth Only MyCard, need to provide name, address, and date of birth.UHLS library cards expire and must be renewed every three years.Youth ages birth to 18 can register unaccompanied, or with the help of a caregiver or relative who is not the child’s parent/guardian.This card may be used at all UHLS Libraries except for the Colonie Town Library. Card blocked at $10 or more in replacement costs. No fines for late items
Limits on # of Materials Borrowed	Unlimited checkouts	Unlimited checkouts	Limited total items: Can only have 3 items checked out on their card at a time
Types of Items	All eligible item types.	All eligible item types except Museum Passes, ILL, and Hot off the Press. Active paid members of the Friends of the East Greenbush Community Library have access to all lending collections.	Only items eligible to be borrowed are books (any age level), juvenile and young adult (teen) audiobooks, and juvenile and young adult (teen) DVDs.
Databases/Digital Content	EGRN and UHLS subscription databases and digital content	UHLS subscription databases and digital content	Only items eligible to be borrowed are books (any age level), juvenile and young adult (teen) audiobooks, and juvenile and young adult (teen) DVDs.
Interlibrary Loan	Nationwide	UHLS Libraries	UHLS Libraries
Program Registration	Unlimited except by limited program capacity	Preference given to resident cardholders	Preference given to resident cardholders