Orange County Youth Bureau

The Orange County Youth Bureau’s mission is to promote positive youth development through county-wide integrated planning, funding, monitoring, coordinating and developing youth and family services programs for Orange County youth aged 0 to 21.

Leadership Panel – Self Growth & Community Resources

This video highlights the journeys of a panel of leaders from Orange County, NY within a wide array of career fields. Panelists speak about their past experiences with volunteering and the pathways that brought them to where they are today.

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Volunteerism & Job Searching
Presented by Michael Bark & Tiffany Niles

Michael Bark & Tiffany Niles present on volunteering and ways to find local opportunities within Orange County. The presentation opens discussion surrounding the benefits of volunteering for both participants and the community.

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Representing Yourself In All Forms
Presented by Tiffany Niles

This presentation will cover ways to best represent yourself personally, virtually, and on paper. Tiffany Niles highlights details to consider when applying for a job and preparing for the interview.

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Resumes & Resources
Presented by Michael Bark

This presentation will cover a wide range of valuable assets and formatting strategies when putting together a resume for the first time. Our presenter Michael Bark walks through key points to include and be mindful of when creating your resume.

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Ramapo Catskill Library System

Ramapo Catskill Library System works in cooperation with member libraries, provides coordinated services, guidance, training, support, and leadership to member libraries and their users in Orange, Rockland, Sullivan, and Southern Ulster Counties.

Ramapo Catskill Library System: Careers in Technology

In this video we hear from Tony Reed and Georgiana Landers about their work in technology fields. Reed is the cofounder of a drone piloting company and Landers is a college student and information systems intern at a local utility company. In addition to a focus in careers, the speakers will discuss factors in their career choices.

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Ramapo Catskill Library System: Careers in Healthcare

In this video we hear from Judy Podziewski and Stephanie Guzman about their work in the healthcare sector. Podziewski is a family nurse practitioner at a local nonprofit health center and Guzman is an EMT at an Orange County-based advanced life support paramedic ambulance company. In addition to a focus in careers, the speakers will discuss their job search process.

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Ramapo Catskill Library System: Careers in Human & Social Services

In this video we hear from Dr. Lubna Somjee and Marsha Sebro about their work in human and social services. Somjee is a licensed psychologist and executive coach in the Hudson Valley and Sebro is a nutrition educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County. In addition to a focus in careers, the speakers will discuss their resume writing experiences.

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Ramapo Catskill Library System: Careers in Trades & Construction

In this video we hear from Pedro Galaviz and Gabbie Alonzo about their work in construction and trades. Galaviz is a council representative for Carpenters Local 279 and Alonzo is a carpenter’s apprentice in the same union. In addition to a focus in careers, the speakers will discuss verbal/non verbal communications.

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Ramapo Catskill Library System: Careers in Education Sector

In this video we hear from Bill Bianco and Connor Craven about their work in education. Bianco is a physical education teacher and football coach at a Hudson Valley high school and Craven is a 2nd grade teacher at a Hudson Valley elementary school. In addition to a focus in careers, the speakers will discuss completing online job applications.

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Ramapo Catskill Library System: Careers in Manufacturing

In this video we hear from Cindy Allyn, who is the creator of a line of natural skincare products and the owner of a Hudson Valley-based business. We also hear from Michael Esposito, owner of a packaging manufacturing company, and his team members Brenda and Jasmine. In addition to a focus in careers, the speakers will discuss job interview skills.

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Ramapo Catskill Library System: Careers in Professional Skills

In this video we hear from host Hannah Early, who reviews the professional skills that were highlighted throughout the series. She takes a closer look at job descriptions, resumes and cover letters.

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