Welcome to Education and Job Information Center 95

Welcome to Education and Job Information Center (95 -EJIC) ☺☺☺ @ Central Library Brooklyn Public Library 12/19/2021 Power. Point 2003 Presentation 1

Web site for 95 -EJIC Web Page Address: http: //www. brooklyn publiclibrary. org/ejic. jsp Click on the URL To go to EJIC Homepage 12/19/2021 Power. Point 2003 Presentation 2

Mission Statement The Education & Job Information Center (95 -EJIC) is a specialized subject division within the Central Library of the Brooklyn Public Library. The Center’s mission is to provide the residents of the Borough of Brooklyn and all others with information and services to meet their education and career goals. The division provides this information through a wide range of print and non-print resources, and through on- and off-site programs. 12/19/2021 Power. Point 2003 Presentation 3

EJIC Chronology n n n n n 12/19/2021 1974/1975 - Started as “Learn Your Way Center” with two staff members 1977/1978 - Learn Your Way Center and Job Information Center Combined still with two staff members 1978/1979 - GED classes given, GED referral list started, Career Counseling- College of Staten Island, Learn Your Way Center named Job Information Center, Began organizing collection by subject headings 1979/1980 - EIC grant begins $35, 000. 00 first year, 43 hour service week to full service hours of Central Library 1983/1984 - CUNY SUNY Forms Distributed, Typewriter for resume use-purchased with New York EIC grant funds 1984/1985 – Ten staff, Two full time staff as career counselors conducts one on one career counseling by appointment 1987/1988 - SIGI PLUS purchased 1988/1989 - Nine staff members 1989/1990 - End of EIC grant 1991/1992 - Loss of one day of service-Central Library closed due to budget cuts Power. Point 2003 Presentation 4

…Continued from Screen 3 n n n n 12/19/2021 Six staff, Began youth focus as part of LSCA Grant 1992/1993 - Shift of entire subject heading to circulating only- test and study guides, Began Brooklyn College Guidance and Counseling intern program- three interns at first, TRAIN pilot site 1993/1994 - Return of Monday service to Central Library 10 -6, sixty one hours, LSCA focus immigrant service, JOBS PLUS, SIGI PLUS, TRAIN 1995/1996 - LSCA focus workshop series, Begin research for Internet access, Change of Name to Education, Job and Computer Center (EJCC). (In later years, the original name of EJIC was adopted again. ) Received grants from Bill Gates (Gate’s Foundation) for installation of Microsoft Computers all across BPL. 1999/2000 - LSTA (Library Services Technology Act) grant received 2007 - STEP (Skills Training & Employment Project) grant received Power. Point 2003 Presentation 5

EJIC Collection Categories (A total of 7 Subject Headings) n n n n 12/19/2021 Career Planning YA (Young Adult) Self Employment Education Directories Test for Education Test for Jobs Job Search Power. Point 2003 Presentation 6

EJIC Special Services n n Typewriter for Forms, Applications and Envelopes Resume Critique and Writing Workshops on Job Search, Posting Resumes on the Web, SDS (Self Directed Search for Jobseekers), Various Computer courses (including Internet Search and Technology), etc. Math Help (High School, GED, Test Prep, College Entrance, etc. ) [http: //home. att. net/~educationandjob/PDF/Math -Flyer. pdf] n n n 12/19/2021 Proctoring for students in schools outside New York City, M-F, 10 -2 Newspaper Classified and Job-related Periodicals Various Application Packets (including GED) Referral Lists (25 in number at present) Ex-offenders correspondence Power. Point 2003 Presentation 7

Referral Lists circulated by EJIC (A total of 25 Lists at present) n n n 12/19/2021 Adult Basic Education, ESOL & GED Classes Education & Job Information for Seniors Financial Aid Information on the Internet Finding Government Jobs: City, State & Federal Free Services & Programs for Ex-Offenders Internet Resources: Colleges & Schools Internships and Other Work Opportunities Job Hunting & Career Web Sites Job Hunting Tips for Teens Job Placement & Counseling for Young Adults Job Training & Employment for Those with Special Needs Power. Point 2003 Presentation 8

Referral Lists circulated by EJIC (…Continued) (A total of 25 Lists at present) n n n n 12/19/2021 New York State Nursing Programs (LPN) Online Tutorials for Computer Skills & Job Hunting Services for New Americans Small Business: Counseling, Assistance & Training Tutoring Programs and Homework Help Technical and Vocational Training Test Registration & Preparation The Young Entrepreneur Training, Job Placement & Career Counseling Services Volunteer Opportunities Where to Find Civil Service, Certification & other Exam Books Women: Job Training, Employment, & Small Business Assistance Youth: Educational Help for a Successful Future Power. Point 2003 Presentation 9

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