The New York State Job Bank already has over 250,000 job opportunities for New Yorkers looking for work. Now, thanks to new legislation signed by Governor Kathy Hochul, the New York State Department of Labor will be able to promote the Job Bank like never before. Thanks to this new public awareness campaign a whole new audience will soon learn about the many fantastic job-search tools the DOL provides.

What does this mean for job seekers? With this increase in visibility, even more businesses are anticipated to take advantage of the opportunity to promote their job openings in the Job Bank, giving job seekers an even wider range of new employment possibilities.

Don't wait! Start exploring the Job Bank and browse our other job search resources by visiting on.ny.gov/findajob.

With President Biden’s signing of the landmark CHIPS Act, a massive investment in U.S. semiconductor production, and Governor Hochul's Green CHIPS legislation, which will draw chip manufacturers to the state, New York is poised to lead the nation in semiconductor production. This means that now is the perfect time to position yourself for a new career in this exploding industry.

NYS DOL’s partnership with Coursera provides all unemployed New Yorkers with free access to thousands of online courses, including those related to the science of semiconductor production. Your first step into the world of semiconductor production is only a few clicks away.

Visit dol.ny.gov/online-learning-coursera to learn more about Coursera and explore the full catalog of free courses.

Protecting New York’s workers and ensuring they receive a fair wage is a key part of NYS DOL's mission. The Wage Theft Taskforce, launched in 2018 by NYS DOL and partner District Attorney’s offices, is another example of this idea put into action. Recently, it was announced that more than $3 million in wage restitution payments and unpaid New York State contributions had been secured by the Wage Theft Taskforce. This success has led to an expansion of services which now include a hotline and development on an online wage theft reporting system.

If you believe that you are a victim of wage theft, call the Wage Theft Taskforce Hotline at 883-910-4378.

To provide further assistance to those who suffered significant financial hardship during the Covid-19 pandemic, Governor Kathy Hochul has made $567 million available to help more than 327,000 low-income households with their utility bills. This bill credit program will provide financial relief and remove the fear of having utility service interrupted for lack of payment. Beneficiaries of this program will begin seeing it reflected in August bills.

Nobody should live in fear of the lights being turned off. With this new utility credit, hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers can breathe a little easier as they try to get back on their feet.

Any newly eligible low-income customers who enroll in the Energy Affordability Program (EAP) before December 31, 2022 will be included in the bill credit program. Individuals who need utility assistance can call the New York State Public Service Commission helpline at 1-800-342-3377.

It may not feel like it outside, but fall is just around the corner. This means a whole host of new seasonal jobs will be opening up in the coming weeks. Some businesses have already started posting their jobs to our Seasonal Job Bank in preparation. From apple orchards to athletics coaches to restaurant staff, our Seasonal Job Bank has thousands of job openings already listed. Whether you’re looking for a new full-time job or a second gig to supplement your income, there is sure to be something for everyone.

To find a great seasonal job in your area, visit our Seasonal Job Bank at seasonalworks.labor.ny.gov.