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“Youth: Invest In Your Future”

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Last year our Youth Bureau trained and employed more than 250 individuals ages 14 to
20 years of age who earned over 35,000 hours of priceless career experience.
Our pre-employment training, T.E.E.N. Works (Teen Employment Education Network),
is an interactive workforce training experience that helps participants develop and
practice essential workplace competencies such as communication and interpersonal
skills, critical thinking capabilities, conflict resolution, and workplace ethics. Upon
successful completion of the program, young people may be placed with one of our job
sites.
Our Teen Employment Education Network celebrated 30 youth graduates last year in
their 4-week pre-employment summer training program.
T.E.E.N Works will be held at Rockland Community College from July 10 to August 3.
For more information please call (845) 364-2929.
For Employers interested in becoming a Job Site, please call Olivia Heller, YEP
Coordinator at (845) 364-2933.
Let’s not forget, our Rockland Conservation and Service Corps (RCSC). The RCSC
facilitates a full-time, outdoor-based, conservation-oriented service program for young
adults, ages 18-25 who are interested in environmental issues. Corps members spend
350-hours improving the community’s parks, open spaces, and water bodies, while
receiving a $2,400 living stipend and an $1,342.86 Education Award.
Program starts the end of May and concludes the middle of August. Through this
program, Corps Members have the unique opportunity to learn in depth conservation
skills side-by-side with working professionals.
Last year our corps members contributed over 8,000 hours to environmental and
conservation service. If you know someone is interested call 845-364-2932 or send us
an e-mail: [email protected].

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Level Up Your Skills — Free Career Workshops from Rockland Works

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Free Workshops to Boost Your Career and Skills

This May, Rockland Works is offering a series of free, expert-led workshops designed to help you build essential skills, explore new career paths, and take control of your future. Whether you’re re-entering the workforce, launching a business, or looking to improve your computer skills, there’s something for everyone.

Featured Workshops

Self-Advocacy
In partnership with BRDGES
Friday, May 16 | 1:00 PM
Learn practical strategies for navigating re-entry after incarceration, disclosing a disability, and negotiating employment contracts.

Entrepreneurial Skills
In partnership with BRDGES
Monday, May 19 | 12:00 PM
Thinking about starting your own business? Get expert advice on how to launch, market, and grow your business from experienced consultants.

Computer Skills: Basic Excel
Wednesday, May 21 | 4:00 PM
Master the fundamentals of Excel, including navigating spreadsheets, formatting data, and using essential formulas like SUM and AVERAGE.

Resume Writing & One-on-One Review Sessions
Receive step-by-step guidance to build a resume that gets noticed, along with personalized feedback from our career experts.

All workshops are free and open to the public. Registration is required.

📞 For more information, call us at (845) 770-2900
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Visit: www.rocklandworks.org

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Rockland County Honors Outstanding Nurses with Distinguished Service Awards

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May is traditionally the month when nurses are recognized worldwide, in part because May 12 is the birthday of Florence Nightingale. She professionalized nursing roles for women and is known as the founder of modern nursing.

In celebration of National Nurses Month, Rockland County Legislature Vice Chair Dr. Aney Paul, a longtime nurse herself, presented the Distinguished Service Award— the Legislature’s highest honor— to three exceptional nurses: Glenn Albin, Dr. Gaelle Duvivier, and Mary Laiju Shine Kelanthara. These honorees were recognized for their professional excellence and dedicated community service.

  • Glenn Albin transitioned from accounting to healthcare, serving as a paramedic and emergency room nurse for over four decades. He mentors new nurses and teaches advanced life support, while actively participating in the Knights of Columbus and South Orangetown Ambulance Corps.

  • Dr. Gaelle Duvivier, a Certified Nurse Midwife and educator, works with New York Presbyterian and SUNY Rockland. She advocates for women’s health, leads health fairs, and researches ways to improve breastfeeding and reduce health disparities.

  • Mary Laiju Shine Kelanthara, with 28 years of nursing experience, serves as an Infection Control Nurse at HVDDSO. She’s also a passionate volunteer, fundraiser, church educator, and South Indian TV actress.

Dr. Paul praised the honorees for making “a positive difference every day” in the lives of Rockland County residents.

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