Senator Klein Launches Bronx H.I.R.E. On-the-Go

New mobile jobs program connects Bronxites with employment opportunities across the 34 Senate District

BRONX, NY - State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester), in partnership with the Bronx Chamber of Commerce, launched Bronx H.I.R.E. On-the-Go on Thursday. The new mobile jobs program geared toward bringing employment opportunities and workforce training directly to Bronxites.

“Providing our workforce with first-rate training and connecting job seekers with valuable learning opportunities is critical as we work to build up our borough. We must continue to combat high rate of unemployment in The Bronx, and this program is another step in the right direction. I’m proud to partner with The Bronx Chamber of Commerce to launch Bronx H.I.R.E. On-the-Go and I look forward to continuing to create more opportunities for hard-working people in the 34th Senate District and beyond,” Senator Jeff Klein said.

"As a result of Sen. Klein's funding, we are able to offer Bronx job seekers crucial workforce development training as well as free certifications to create the ideal employee. Bronx H.I.R.E. participants continually expand and strengthen their skillsets  to obtain employment in leading industries. The Bronx Chamber of Commerce thanks Senator Klein for investing in The Bronx workforce," said Michelle Dolgow Cristofaro, Executive Director of The Bronx Chamber of Commerce.​

Bronx H.I.R.E. On-the-Go will host a series of workforce training and development workshops throughout the month of October. Upcoming events include:

• Wednesday, September 30 from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Soundview Library, 660 Soundview Ave., Bronx, NY

Presentations on customer service, IT Technician and Microsoft Office certificates

• Thursday, October 15 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Riverdale Neighborhood House, 5521 Mosholu Ave., Bronx, NY

Presentations on real estate and public speaking certificates

• Thursday, October 22 from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Hunts Point Recreation Center, 765 Manida St., Bronx, NY

Presentations on personal training and security certifications

At the training seminars, Bronx H.I.R.E. On-the-Go will provide participants with the opportunity to learn more about available job opportunities, fine tune their resumes, improve their writing skills and learn how to make a great first impression in an interview.

Bronx H.I.R.E. On-the-Go is part of Senator Klein’s larger jobs initiative, Bronx H.I.R.E. The Bronx H.I.R.E. program works to provide jobs candidates with the resources, skills and supports they need to succeed in today’s job market. To date, Bronx H.I.R.E. has placed more than 400 candidates in jobs and provided 100 job seekers with certifications in an array of industries.