The NYS & CSEA Partnership for Education and Training is offering several opportunities for CSEA-represented NYS employees to acquire the coursework they need to meet the training requirements for the new Administrative Assistant job title.

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Find the best career fit for you. Use these resources to prepare for the best employment match and help set you on a productive career path.

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The Empire KnowledgeBank and Skillsoft eBook and Video Portal offers instant access to thousands of free digital books and videos as part of the Partnership's Online Learning Program. You can access these resources 24 hours a day, seven days a week from your computer or mobile device.

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A set of guides on topics for employees who are interested in or are currently furthering their education.

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Keep learning with free resources! 

The Partnership can also help you pay for ESOL classes at participating schools through our Tuition Benefits Program. 
Contact the Partnership educational advisors to find out more:

Call: (800) 253-4332 (press 1)
Email: [email protected]

Free Call in Resources

• CELL-ED
  Three-minute lessons with real life examples to build skills for work and life. Learners receive fun, short audio and text lessons, anytime they are ready to study, via their phone. From the New York State Office of New Americans.
  To sign-up: Call (800) 566-7636

   

Free Online Resources

• Voice of America- Learning English
  Quick videos on pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary.
   
• TED Talks
  Practice your vocabulary, reading comprehension and pronunciation with videos (and transcripts) of speeches on a variety of topics.
   
• USA Learns 
  Listening and grammar practice, sort by level.
   
• Oxford Learner's Dictionaries
  Pronunciation practice with related idioms.
   
• Quizlet
  Vocabulary practice - Create your own digital flashcards when you create an account.
   
• Arlington Education and Employment Program
  English Practice for Beginners: Health, Work and Family.
   
• Randall’s ESL Cyber Listening LAB
  Boost your listening skills.
   
• We Speak NYC
  htps://wespeaknyc.cityofnewyork.us/episodes/
  Interactive video lessons by the NYC Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs.

Contact the Partnership’s educational advisors today to talk about local options where you live and work.

Call: (800) 253-4332 (press 1) 

Email: [email protected]

In today's competitive job market, having a resume may not be enough. Employees in every type of workplace should also consider creating a portfolio. A portfolio is a collection of your best work samples and provides proof of your accomplishments.

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Job Aids are useful tools that allow you to quickly access the information you may need to perform a task or to enhance your job performance.

The current collection of Partnership job aids are:

• Common Math Problems Involving Percents and Working with Percents
• Commonly Misspelled Words
• Often Confused Words
• Revision Checklist and Standard Punctuation
• Ten Tips for Life Balance and Organize Your Workspace
• Word Choice (Idioms)
• Working With Percents and Metric Conversions

Access multiple resources that can help you increase your keyboarding speed and accuracy. Take advantage of the Partnership's Grants and Tuition Benefits programs, as well as free online keyboarding courses.

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The Partnership's webinar courses are recorded and saved, so you never have to miss out on a learning opportunity. Did you know that you can receive a certificate of completion for viewing a recorded webinar in SLMS?

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What Can I Do With This Major? is a tool that can help you explore areas of study; learn about career paths and how they connect to education; and develop strategies for becoming a more marketable job candidate.

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If you have a question please contact the Partnership at  (800) 253-4332 or email: [email protected].