Hudson Workshop: Learn about Civil Service Careers and NY HELPS

Schedule

Tue Apr 21 2026 at 10:00 am to 11:30 am

UTC-04:00

Location

Columbia-Greene Workforce Career Center Room 706 of the Professional Academic Center at Columbia-Greene Community College | Hudson, NY

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This workshop will cover the NYS Civil Service Merit System, Civil Service exams, the NY HELPS program, and career pathways with NYS
About this Event

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. We lead and deliver world-class workforce management strategies by providing innovative solutions based on merit, fitness, and equality of opportunity.

The intent of this presentation is to Demystify the Civil Service Merit System.

Attendees will get background information on the merit system, a review of appointment types, overview of the various agencies, a review of the exam process, learn how to access and navigate the necessary websites, and an overview of NY HELPS.


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Columbia-Greene Workforce Career Center Room 706 of the Professional Academic Center at Columbia-Greene Community College, 4400 New York 23, Hudson, United States

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