Senior Community Service Employment Program
The Nassau County Department of Senior Citizen Affairs, the National Council on Aging and the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) administer an employment program which enables a limited number of economically disadvantaged persons, age 55 or older, to work 20 hours per week in public or private non-profit agencies: Nassau County Department of Senior Citizen Affairs (516) 571-4330 AARP 661-6040 National Council On Aging (516) 485-5431

Job Placement Service
The Department offers a free employment service for Nassau County residents age 55 and over. Potential employees and employers may contact: Nassau County Department of Senior Citizen Affairs (516) 571-4330

Job Training Partnership Act - Workforce Investment Act
Federally sponsored programs provide a wide range of services including vocational assessment and counseling, job placement assistance, vocational skills training and availability of resource facilities. For qualifications and further information: Residents of the Town of Oyster Bay, Town of North Hempstead and the City of Glen Cove, contact Town of Oyster Bay Division of Employment Training 797-4560. Residents of the Town of Hempstead and the City of Long Beach contact Town of Hempstead Department of Occupational Resources (DOOR) 485-5000.

New York State Job Service
Local offices offer employment opportunities and counseling to older persons. For information: (516) 623-1950 (516) 486-3435 (516) 938-9840

Master Crafters
This non-profit service provides an opportunity for self-employment to handicrafters age 60 and over, which are residents of Nassau County. To submit crafts or volunteer time, call: (516) 627-5484