Elmhurst Workforce 1 Career Center: New York State Civil Service 101

Name: Elmhurst Workforce 1 Career Center: New York State Civil Service 101
Start: 2026-01-06T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-01-06T11:00:00-05:00
Location: 90-02 Queens Blvd

Schedule

Tue Jan 06 2026 at 10:00 am to 11:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

90-02 Queens Blvd | Queens, NY

Learn the basics of the New York State Civil Service Merit System at Elmhurst Workforce 1, in person and totally free!
About this Event

Elmhurst Workforce 1 Career Center:
New York State Civil Service 101

Join us for an informative session, whether you are new to Civil Service or just want a refresher we will cover the basics about the merit system, appointment types, the civil service exam process, the NY HELPS exam waiver program, public service career pathways, how to access and navigate the websites and apply for NY state jobs. The intent of this presentation is to Demystify the Civil Service Merit System.

The Department of Civil Service is the central personnel agency for the Executive Branch of New York State government, serving approximately 150,000 employees.Our mission is to build tomorrow's workforce today by promoting a diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce.