Workshops

Learn to edit and manipulate data in the Using Formulas and Functions workshop. Learn the common and useful formulas to use with your data! Basic computer skills are required.

Queens Food Entrepreneurship and Services Training Space (FEASTS) provides knowledge, tools, and resources to those who are interested in starting their own food business. Over a 12-week program, accepted students will learn the fundamentals of the food industry through interactive workshops and training, gain insight from industry experts, and receive one-on-one individualized assistance from counselors.

So, you’ve landed an interview for a wonderful job…now what? It takes practice to perfect your interviewing skills. In this workshop, you will learn how to prepare for your interview, successfully deal with difficult questions, and follow up properly afterwards.

Make your resume the best it can be. This workshop provides insight into what resume reviewers look for, types of resumes, what to include and exclude, and tips for making your resume stronger.

If you don’t own it, don’t promote it. Make your business legal! Participants are guided through the organizational tasks needed to set up a business and begin operation. Learn about legal structures and all the information you need to register and operate legally in NYC.

Whether you are new to the workforce or have been a professional for years, keeping an up-to-date resume is important! In this class, you will learn layouts and formatting skills to make your resume stand out above the rest. Basic computer skills are required.

Networking is the development of professional relationships. In today’s competitive job market, it is also one of the best ways to find a job. Through networking, you can exchange information with others about job opportunities, interesting organizations, or up-and-coming industries. Learn about the basics of networking and improve your job search techniques at this workshop! For more information, call 718-990-8625 .

Make your resume the best it can be in this workshop! Participants will learn about types of resumes, how to get started, what to include and not include, and tips for making a resume stronger.

Author and entrepreneur PK Kersey is partnering with the Central Library Job & Business Academy (JBA) to offer style workshops and lessons on image. Come and learn about custom fittings, professional style tips, and other topics related to suit care, image etiquette, and what is the proper attire that allows you to put your best foot forward during interviews and within the workplace. All attendees get a free necktie from the Job & Business Academy’s TIEbrary.

In these one-on-one practice sessions, you will learn how to prepare for an interview, successfully deal with difficult questions, and follow up properly after the interview. You must preregister for a one-on-one session.

In this competitive job market, it is vitally important to know your work skills and market those skills to potential employers during a job search. This workshop will explain the benefits of knowing your work skills and how to identify them.

In this seven-part series, gain an understanding of electricity and all of its components, from resistance to voltage. Build circuits and become aware of what is going on a subatomic level. Realize the relationship between quantum mechanics and technology!

Come learn the basics of 3D printing and 3D design with the whole family! Turn your sketches and ideas into 3D objects! Get trained to use our in-house 3D printer and learn the basics of 3D modeling. 3D printing opens the door to engineering, business, art, and design! This program is open to all with any level of computer experience.

Want to know more about how your local government and city agencies work? Curious how you can use open data to better understand and advocate for change in your community? Join us for this introductory workshop to learn how to access, filter, and analyze information about your neighborhood from New York City’s open data platform.

The cover letters workshop teaches the most important aspects of cover letter writing, defines the different types of cover letters, and prepares participants to write and customize cover letters for their job applications.

You can’t just rely on social media. This class is geared towards teaching you some of the most recognizable types of marketing. Traditional marketing encompasses the advertisements that we see and hear every day. Determine the traditional marketing actions you will take to make your business visible and attractive to your target customer.

Learn how to access and navigate the Internet. In this class, you will learn key terminology, use a web browser, and understand how to use searches and websites.

The Job & Business Academy is proud to offer Small Business Voices, a six-session series of evening talks and networking for current small business owners (as well as aspiring business owners) here in Queens. Attendees hear from successful small business owners, authors, and/or advocates, who deliver a practical real world message and the tools for achieving small business success.

The cover letters workshop teaches the most important aspects of cover letter writing, defines the different types of cover letters, and prepares participants to write and customize cover letters for their job applications.

Finding a job in today's market can be difficult! In this three-part series we will cover how to identify your skills, finding open jobs, and creating a professional portfolio that includes a resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile.

In this introductory workshop, you will learn how to create an email account, navigate your inbox, send and receive email messages, and attach documents.

Create awesome presentations and slideshows with PowerPoint. Topics covered will include creating and editing slides, choosing designs and colors, inserting pictures and illustrations, and presentation tips.

Want to know more about how your local government and city agencies work? Curious how you can use open data to better understand and advocate for change in your community? Join us for this introductory workshop to learn how to access, filter, and analyze information about your neighborhood from New York City’s open data platform.

Want to know more about how your local government and city agencies work? Curious how you can use open data to better understand and advocate for change in your community? Join us for this introductory workshop to learn how to access, filter, and analyze information about your neighborhood from New York City’s open data platform.

The growth of the Internet has changed the way that we get and share our information, and how every aspect of our world works. We have access to it on our phones, in our homes, at schools, and on the street. But what exactly is the world wide web? We'll look into the history of how it was developed, how it became the world's #1 source for every kind of transaction, and how its uses will continue to evolve in the future.

Of course you need money to start, but in the end you’ll be making a huge profit from your own product! Become familiar with the variety of traditional and nontraditional resources available to help fund your business. The course will leave you knowledgeable about various loan options, crowdfunding, alternative lenders, and more.

Learn how to access open data on sociological trends like food insecurity and working hours, and how you can use this information yourself!

Learn how to protect yourself from online threats - from hackers and identity thieves to nosy neighbors at the coffee shop - in this privacy workshop. We will discuss how to create a strong password, staying safe on open wi-fi networks, using a virtual private network, and securing your mobile device.

Want to know more about how your local government and city agencies work? Curious how you can use open data to better understand and advocate for change in your community? Join us for this introductory workshop to learn how to access, filter, and analyze information about your neighborhood from New York City’s open data platform.

Do you want to learn how to machine sew? Beginners will learn basics like threading your machine, how to sew a straight line, and how to sew a basic seam. All materials will be provided!

Learn how to use MS Word to create and design marketing materials such as flyers, brochures, and business cards! Basic computer skills are required.

JBA in partnership with Centro is hosting a nine-week Basic Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) to teach entrepreneurs about strategy, business finance, market analysis, operations, personal finance, products, and services resulting in a business plan. Centro’s Basic Entrepreneurship Program is an in-person, nine-session course for individuals primarily in the idea stage of their business and who have not been exposed yet to any formal business education.

Author and entrepreneur PK Kersey is partnering with the Central Library Job & Business Academy (JBA) to offer style workshops and lessons on image. Come and learn about custom fittings, professional style tips, and other topics related to suit care, image etiquette, and what is the proper attire that allows you to put your best foot forward during interviews and within the workplace. All workshop attendees get a free necktie from the Job & Business Academy’s TIEbrary!

Preparation and practice make perfect when it comes to job interviews. In this two-part workshop, participants will learn about different types of interviews, how to prepare for an interview, different interview techniques and common questions, how to successfully respond to difficult questions, and how to follow up properly after an interview. For further information, please call 718-990-8625.

In this competitive job market, it is vitally important to know your work skills and market those skills to potential employers during a job search. This workshop will explain the benefits of knowing your work skills and how to identify them.

The Job & Business Academy is proud to offer Small Business Voices, a six-session series of evening talks and networking for current small business owners (as well as aspiring business owners) here in Queens. Attendees hear from successful small business owners, authors, and/or advocates, who deliver a practical real world message and the tools for achieving small business success.

Drop into our family-friendly, for all ages, free tech open house! You can try VR, 3D printing, sewing, arts & crafts, animating stories, building robots, and seeing what workshops we are offering for the month of October!

Learn the basic skills in Microsoft Word, and gain hands-on experience creating documents, learning Word’s main functions, and discovering many features Word provides like styling, key commands, and more. Basic computer skills are required.

Learn to edit and manipulate data in the Using Formulas and Functions workshop. Learn the common and useful formulas to use with your data! Basic computer skills are required.

Make your resume the best it can be in this workshop! Participants will learn about types of resumes, how to get started, what to include and not include, and tips for making a resume stronger.

This workshop is by author Richard A. Celestin, Esq. It is an essential skill to be able to process information in a logical and coherent manner in both the personal and professional world. This session will focus on the need to think outside-of-the-box and identify the most relevant information in an effort to establish a solid foundation for handling the day-to-day obstacles and challenges we face.

Want to know more about how your local government and city agencies work? Curious how you can use open data to better understand and advocate for change in your community? Join us for this introductory workshop to learn how to access, filter, and analyze information about your neighborhood from New York City’s open data platform.

“Listos, Clic, Avance” (LCA) is a micro-learning video series. The series provides participants an opportunity to learn additional banking tools to budget better and improve their ability to save money. At select locations, the series will include a lesson on CreditWise® with a Capital One adviser. To register visit queenslibrary.org or for more information, call 718-990-8625.

With new and emerging technologies being utilized to collect information about all of us at an ever-increasing pace, do we know the extent to which our movements, decisions, and feelings are being captured and studied? Explore the history and present-day functions of surveillance, and how NYC has been at the forefront of its push into our daily lives.

Richard A. Celestin, Esq. leads this workshop. Emotional Intelligence encompasses a set of critical skills that impacts what you do and say on a daily basis. In this workshop we discuss how we manage our behavior and navigate through complex social situations to make decisions that lead to positive results. In addition, we will learn about navigating through the emotions of others as we interact with them in both a personal and professional setting.

Do you have questions about completing next year's decennial Census? Learn about the history of the US Census, discover best practices for filling out your Census form online, and explore how QPL and the city government are working to ensure that all New Yorkers are counted.

So, you’ve landed an interview for a wonderful job…now what? It takes practice to perfect your interviewing skills. In this workshop, you will learn how to prepare for your interview, successfully deal with difficult questions, and follow up properly afterwards.

Want to know more about how your local government and city agencies work? Curious how you can use open data to better understand and advocate for change in your community? Join us for this introductory workshop to learn how to access, filter, and analyze information about your neighborhood from New York City’s open data platform.

Want to know more about how your local government and city agencies work? Curious how you can use open data to better understand and advocate for change in your community? Join us for this introductory workshop to learn how to access, filter, and analyze information about your neighborhood from New York City’s open data platform.

Want to know more about how your local government and city agencies work? Curious how you can use open data to better understand and advocate for change in your community? Join us for this introductory workshop to learn how to access, filter, and analyze information about your neighborhood from New York City’s open data platform.

What is genealogy? How was DNA research developed to find familial linkages? We'll look at the growing field and the way you can find your family history with it. Looking at the most popular genealogy databases, we'll determine what information each provides. We'll also look at what other unforeseen consequences might arise from giving your DNA to these databases.

Want to know more about how your local government and city agencies work? Curious how you can use open data to better understand and advocate for change in your community? Join us for this introductory workshop to learn how to access, filter, and analyze information about your neighborhood from New York City’s open data platform.

Visualize your future with a vision board. The Job & Business Academy (JBA) welcomes you to join author and motivational speaker Richard Celestin, Esq. to envision the career success you desire with the creation of a vision board. This is a workshop of purpose, fun, and creativity. Bring in your old magazines and let us help you set the stage for dreaming big in 2020!