LESEN Events Calendar

Our calendar includes both events hosted by LESEN and those hosted by LESEN Network Partners.

Interested in attending an event? Browse our calendar for an upcoming hiring event, career fair, or training opportunity.

We look forward to seeing you!

NexGen CleanTech Workforce Summit
Sep
24

NexGen CleanTech Workforce Summit

  • Abrons Arts Center - Playhouse Theatre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Henry Street Settlement and the Willdan Clean Energy Academy (WCEA) invite you to join their first-ever NextGen CleanTech Workforce Summit during Climate Week NYC on September 24, 2025.

The event is co-organized by partner organizations including Stacks & Joules, The Green Launchpad, Lower East Side Employment Network (LESEN), Energy Economic Development Corporation, and The JPI Group.

Industry and City leaders, workforce development organizations, educational institutions, community-based partners, and technology innovators will convene to address the intersection of climate equity, workforce readiness, and emerging technologies in New York’s clean energy transition.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Registration is required.

Click here to register or visit https://tinyurl.com/henrystreetsettlement for more information.

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Building Automation Systems Paid Training - Train & Earn Cohort Begins!
Aug
25

Building Automation Systems Paid Training - Train & Earn Cohort Begins!

The Henry Street Settlement Workforce Development team & Stacks + Joules is gearing up for another 12-weeks of PAID hands-on learning, job readiness, and face-to-face engagement with industry leaders & employers!

All trainees will be provided job readiness support services, delivered by Henry Street's Train & Earn and Workforce Development teams.

Applications are being accepted AND reviewed now!

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Application Link: BAST Train & Earn Application Form 

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Think Like a Boss - Networking Event
Aug
21

Think Like a Boss - Networking Event

Our friends at City Tutors have partnered with the Chinese-American Planning Council and young artists for an event that opens with live music and flows into mentorship and career exploration! 

Attendees can expect to:

  • learn about how creativity plays a role in every career,

  • receive guidance and real-world advice from mentors, and

  • connect with professionals and peers in an inspiring setting!

RSVP Required using the link below.

Registration Link: Think Like a Boss - Event Registration

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JobsPlus' Back to School Employment & Resources Fair
Aug
19

JobsPlus' Back to School Employment & Resources Fair

On Tuesday, August 19th from 3-6pm, Henry Street's Jobs Plus team will host an outdoor Back to School event! Attendees will include local residents, job-seeking parents, and as well as college and trade school students. 

This is a valuable opportunity for community members to not only to receive school-related resources but also to gather information about employment, training programs, and other pathways that support long-term economic mobility. 

As a bonus, school-aged children of Jobs Plus members may receive free backpacks filled with school supplies!

RSVP is required to attend.

See you there!

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Event Registration Link: JobsPlus Event Registration

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Exclusive: Goldman Sachs Panel & Networking Event
Aug
12

Exclusive: Goldman Sachs Panel & Networking Event

The City Tutors - in partnership with Chinese-American Planning Council - is hosting an exclusive event, connecting job seekers directly with senior executives from Goldman Sachs!

  • Panel Discussion: Hear Goldman Sachs leaders share their career journeys and advice for thriving in finance.

  • Speed Networking: Join small-group conversations with senior professionals in investment banking, asset management, and risk.

NOTE: Spots are extremely limited, so job seekers should sign up ASAP to be considered for attendance.

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FREE Excel Summer Mini Series: General Data Entry in Excel
Aug
8

FREE Excel Summer Mini Series: General Data Entry in Excel

Henry Street's SUNY Attain Lab is excited to announce its Excel Summer Mini Series, hosted by their Excel-certified summer interns!

Course Five: General Data Entry in Excel

In this course, participants will learn to:

  • transform text using different functions

  • import outside data into an Excel workbook

  • insert links to navigate within and outside of an Excel workbook

No prior experience with Excel is necessary. Participants only need to be a member of the Attain Lab and have a willingness to learn. Membership is FREE and can be obtained on the same-day as you attend!

Any questions? Contact Lesley Rojas: lesley.rojas@attain.suny.edu.

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FREE Excel Summer Mini Series: Headers, Footers, and Printer Visuals
Aug
7

FREE Excel Summer Mini Series: Headers, Footers, and Printer Visuals

  • SUNY Attain Lab @ Henry Street Settlement (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Henry Street's SUNY Attain Lab is excited to announce its Excel Summer Mini Series, hosted by their Excel-certified summer interns!

Course Four: Headers, Footers, and Printer Visuals

In this course, participants will learn to create visuals for worksheet headers, footers, and printables, and engage in an open Q&A session with Excel experts!

No prior experience with Excel is necessary. Participants only need to be a member of the Attain Lab and have a willingness to learn. Membership is FREE and can be obtained on the same-day as you attend!

Any questions? Contact Lesley Rojas: lesley.rojas@attain.suny.edu.

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FREE Excel Summer Mini Series: Conditional Formatting & Charts
Aug
6

FREE Excel Summer Mini Series: Conditional Formatting & Charts

  • SUNY Attain Lab @ Henry Street Settlement (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Henry Street's SUNY Attain Lab is excited to announce its Excel Summer Mini Series, hosted by their Excel-certified summer interns!

Course Three: Conditional Formatting & Charts

In this course, participants will:

  • learn conditional formatting changes

  • learn how to adjust the appearance of cells in spreadsheets based on specific

    criteria

  • use these skills to highlight important data for quick analysis in Excel

No prior experience with Excel is necessary. Participants only need to be a member of the Attain Lab and have a willingness to learn. Membership is FREE and can be obtained on the same-day as you attend!

Any questions? Contact Lesley Rojas: lesley.rojas@attain.suny.edu.

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FREE Excel Summer Mini Series: Functions & Other Advanced Tools
Aug
5

FREE Excel Summer Mini Series: Functions & Other Advanced Tools

Henry Street's SUNY Attain Lab is excited to announce its Excel Summer Mini Series, hosted by their Excel-certified summer interns!

Course Two: Functions & Other Advanced Tools

In this course, participants will:

  • learn and use basic functions of Excel

    formulas

  • learn and use functions —such as IF, MIN,

    MAX, and SUM

  • learn to utilize these tools to enhance your work!

No prior experience with Excel is necessary. Participants only need to be a member of the Attain Lab and have a willingness to learn. Membership is FREE and can be obtained on the same-day as you attend!

Any questions? Contact Lesley Rojas: lesley.rojas@attain.suny.edu.

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FREE Excel Summer Mini Series: Creating Tables & Entering Data 
Aug
4

FREE Excel Summer Mini Series: Creating Tables & Entering Data 

Henry Street's SUNY Attain Lab is excited to announce its Excel Summer Mini Series, hosted by their Excel-certified summer interns!

Course One: Creating Tables & Entering Data

In this course, participants will learn how to:

  • Convert a table to a range

  • Enter, Paste, and Insert data

  • Creating and managing tables

  • Filters within a worksheet

  • Define a named range

  • Filter a cell range column

  • and more!

No prior experience with Excel is necessary. Participants only need to be a member of the Attain Lab and have a willingness to learn. Membership is FREE and can be obtained on the same-day as you attend!

Any questions? Contact Lesley Rojas: lesley.rojas@attain.suny.edu.

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SUNY / Henry Street: Digital Literacy Skills Course Begins
Jul
21

SUNY / Henry Street: Digital Literacy Skills Course Begins

Looking for more opportunities to increase your knowledge of computers? Need skills to add to your resume?

Join Henry Street Settlement's FREE 5-week Digital Literacy Skills training course!

Starting July 21, attendees will be taught computer basics, how to use Windows, best practices for internet usage and safety, and more.

Visit https://www.hss.sunyattain.org to enroll or email info@lesemploy.org for more information.

Happy Learning!

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Building Automation Systems Training - Virtual Info Session
Jun
27

Building Automation Systems Training - Virtual Info Session

Are you interested in learning more about the paid Building Automation Systems training (BAST) program, hosted by Henry Street Settlement and Stacks + Joules?

Click here to sign up for a BAST Virtual Information Session for the upcoming September 2025 Cohort.

If you have any questions or require additional support, please immediately email Mahin Ashik by using mashik@henrystreet.org or call 646.768.8837. 

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LESEN x CWI Cannabis Employment & Resources Fair
Jun
18

LESEN x CWI Cannabis Employment & Resources Fair

LESEN and Cannabis Workforce Initiative will host employers and resource partners from the cannabis industry at the Cannabis Employment & Resource Fair!

Job seekers will meet cannabis employers including Nicklz Cannabis, Matawana, and Purple Ocean Agency, training certification & information teams, and justice-related organizations like Community Service Society of New York.

Visit https://lnkd.in/efsuN7WH or scan the QR code below to register.

We'll see you there!

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Networking for Introverts Workshop hosted by CMP
Jun
12

Networking for Introverts Workshop hosted by CMP

On Thursday, June 12th @ 3pm, job seekers are welcome to join the Networking for Introverts Workshop, hosted by CMP. 

This workshop will support those who would like to learn skills to support professional conversation, connection building, and energy management. Attendees will hear from June Jee, a strategic partnership consultant, who will share her expertise and insight into effective communication. 

Interested job seekers can visit tinyurl.com/cmp-networking to register, or contact Rachel Zhou or Yasnil Fabian-Montas with any questions. Seats are limited!

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Microsoft AI Course + Certification @ SUNY Attain Lab Begins
Jun
10

Microsoft AI Course + Certification @ SUNY Attain Lab Begins

Sign up for a FREE Microsoft AI Course & Certification at the Attain Lab!

This in-person course prepares trainees for the industry-recognized Microsoft AI-900 certification. Use Microsoft Azure to create machine learning models, train data analysis tools, and much more!

If you have basic computer skills and experience with Excel, this class is for you!

Click here to register for this training.

Questions? Email Nathan O’Flynn Pruitt for support: noflynnpruitt@sunyucawd.suny.edu.

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FREE BuildingWorks Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program - APPLICATION DEADLINE!
May
19

FREE BuildingWorks Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program - APPLICATION DEADLINE!

Are you ready to launch a career in the skilled trades?

Join CPC’s FREE BuildingWorks Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program and take the first step toward a brighter construction future!

Training Schedule:
May 27 – June 20, 2025
Monday to Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Application Deadline:
Monday, May 19, 2025, at Noon – Don’t miss your chance to apply!

Virtual (ZOOM) Info Sessions with CPC Career Center
Get all your questions answered before applying!
Monday – Thursday at 2:00 PM
Meeting ID: 954 927 9150
Passcode: career


For more information or help with your application, contact the CPC Career Center.

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LESEN x Bandana's LES Job Search Party
Mar
6

LESEN x Bandana's LES Job Search Party

The Lower East Side Employment Network (LESEN) has teamed up with Bandana Jobs & MCC to host our first Job Search Party on March 6th! 

Join us from 2-5pm and hit all of the stations, including:

  • FREE Resume Editing and Development with in-person support

  • FREE Bandana Job Search & Application with in-person support

  • FREE Professional Headshots with Clothing from MCC"s ReLoved Boutique

  • FREE Interview Best Practices Workshop (limited seating)

  • FREE Networking 101 Workshop (limited seating)

Our LESEN Partners will also be in attendance, recruiting for open positions and summer programming! 

-> Register here <-

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Alliance Building Service Interviews - Hosted by GOLES
Feb
27

Alliance Building Service Interviews - Hosted by GOLES

Alliance Building Services is interviewing for new building staff support roles, including:

  • Temporary Commercial Building Cleaner

  • On Call Stadium Cleaner @ Citi-Field

  • Janitorial Building Supervisor

  • Citi-Field Janitorial Supervisor

  • Security Operations Dispatcher

Secure your interview spot! Email Us to add your name to the list.

Requirements:
▶ 2+ years of similar experience
▶ High school diploma or equivalent
▶ Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and evenings

Make sure to bring your resume and ID!

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Alliance Building Service Interviews - Hosted by GOLES
Feb
27

Alliance Building Service Interviews - Hosted by GOLES

Alliance Building Services is interviewing for new building staff support roles, including:

  • Temporary Commercial Building Cleaner

  • On Call Stadium Cleaner @ Citi-Field

  • Janitorial Building Supervisor

  • Citi-Field Janitorial Supervisor

  • Security Operations Dispatcher

Secure your interview spot! Email Us to add your name to the list.

Requirements:
▶ 2+ years of similar experience
▶ High school diploma or equivalent
▶ Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and evenings

Make sure to bring your resume and ID!

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Stacks + Joules BAST Virtual Info Session
Feb
21

Stacks + Joules BAST Virtual Info Session

Time of event and registration link to be updated shortly.

Stacks + Joules, Henry Street Settlement and LESEN are proud to announce that recruitment has begun for the next Building Automation Systems Training (BAST) cohort!

For more information on this paid training, internship, and job readiness opportunity, please see the flyer attached to this event! You can also visit the Stacks + Joules site to learn more about the program overall and how it may inform the next steps in your career.

If you have any questions or need support in registering for the cohort, please contact Mahin Ashik.

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Stacks + Joules BAST Virtual Info Session
Feb
7

Stacks + Joules BAST Virtual Info Session

Time of event and registration link to be updated shortly.

Stacks + Joules, Henry Street Settlement and LESEN are proud to announce that recruitment has begun for the next Building Automation Systems Training (BAST) cohort!

For more information on this paid training, internship, and job readiness opportunity, please see the flyer attached to this event! You can also visit the Stacks + Joules site to learn more about the program overall and how it may inform the next steps in your career.

If you have any questions or need support in registering for the cohort, please contact Mahin Ashik.

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Stacks + Joules Talent Showcase - Cohort 8
Jan
31

Stacks + Joules Talent Showcase - Cohort 8

The Stacks + Joules 8th Cohort program trainees have been diligently learning over the last 14 weeks, studying building automation systems, programming wireless LEDs and HVAC systems, and learning the industry standard integration software, Niagara. Culminating in a capstone project, the graduates are excited to showcase their skills and demonstrate their projects.

Join us for an afternoon of celebration, networking and learning, and refreshments!

Click here to RSVP for this event!

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Stacks + Joules BAST Virtual Info Session
Jan
29

Stacks + Joules BAST Virtual Info Session

Stacks + Joules, Henry Street Settlement and LESEN are proud to announce that recruitment has begun for the next Building Automation Systems Training (BAST) cohort!

For more information on this paid training, internship, and job readiness opportunity, please register here for the Jan 29th info session!

If you have any questions or need support in registering for the cohort, please contact Mahin Ashik.

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CPC’s Soft Skills Training &amp; Development Cohort - Virtual Info Session
Jan
22

CPC’s Soft Skills Training & Development Cohort - Virtual Info Session

CPC’s Free Soft Skills Training and Job Placement Program is recruiting for their next cohort!

The Chinese-American Planning Council’s (CPC) soft skills training program enhances interpersonal abilities, communication techniques, and emotional intelligence to foster personal and professional growth.

This is a five-week (30-hour) training program available on Weekdays or Saturdays.

Click here to learn more information & sign up!

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CPC’s Soft Skills Training &amp; Development Cohort - Virtual Info Session
Jan
22

CPC’s Soft Skills Training & Development Cohort - Virtual Info Session

CPC’s Free Soft Skills Training and Job Placement Program is recruiting for their next cohort!

The Chinese-American Planning Council’s (CPC) soft skills training program enhances interpersonal abilities, communication techniques, and emotional intelligence to foster personal and professional growth.

This is a five-week (30-hour) training program available on Weekdays or Saturdays.

Click here to learn more information & sign up!

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Employer Spotlight: Callen Lorde @ JobsPlus
Jan
21

Employer Spotlight: Callen Lorde @ JobsPlus

Join Henry Street’s JobsPlus LES on-site as they host local employer Callen Lorde on Tuesday, January 21st!

Bring your most updated resume and speak with recruiters who are actively hiring for their organization. Jobs are wide ranging, from patient care to administrative directors, with fair pay and benefit options.

Registration Information will be shared shortly. Mark your calendars!

For more information, please contact Jeanie Tung.

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DCAS Civil Service Resource & Application Workshop
Jan
21

DCAS Civil Service Resource & Application Workshop

Join LESEN and the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) @ CPC to:

  • learn more about the Civil Service exam process,

  • know which positions do and don’t require an exam, and

  • apply on-site for open positions within the City!

Click here to register and attend!

Registration is required and space is limited.

Questions? Send us an email.

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