Saladino Announces Free Job Fair In Bethpage

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor

Joseph Saladino, The Workforce Partnership and New York State Department of Labor are offering a Free Job Fair, which will take place on Thursday, March 30, at the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center, located at 1001 Stewart Avenue in Bethpage. There is no charge for admission and parking is free. Veterans’ admission begins at 10:00 a.m., while doors for General Admission open at 10:30 a.m. The event runs until 2:00 p.m.

Employers from across Long Island will be seeking candidates for various positions. Some of these include management, good career step, but also because it means I get to come into work every day and have a blast with my friend just like we did every weekend all those years ago at CAP. It’s all so surreal but I am so grateful to be able to be on this journey with Alex at my side.

QTell us more about your connection to Long Island.

AI think growing up on Long Island played a big part in leading me down the path of theatre as a career. Long Island is so packed with theatre and opportunity that I was always able to keep myself going with it. I was lucky enough to grow up in the Farmingdale School District with an incredible music department and such a passionate theatre department that it really only took that first show to get me hooked licensed professional, hospitality, banking, staffing and technical.

“We have helped thousands of residents find meaningful employment through our career center and private sector jobs fair,” said Supervisor Saladino. “The Workforce Partnership and the Town of Oyster Bay are committed to helping residents find meaningful employment opportunities as well as assisting local businesses in recruiting qualified employees. This Free Job Fair will connect private and public sector employers with job seekers.”

The Town of Oyster Bay serves as administrator of The Workforce Partnership, for life. Farmingdale is full of some incredibly supportive and kind teachers. I would never have gotten to where I am today without their work and dedication to creating and nurturing these programs for their students. I will always be thankful to teachers like Jessica Mischke, Elizabeth Swansen, Danielle Tucker, and Lauren Castellane for that. I will especially always be grateful to Katrina Beiner, who saw the spark in me from the very beginning and gave me my start in stage managing specifically. The Farmingdale School District theatre departments, the Cultural Arts Playhouse, and of course, my family and friends' support are all to thank for sending me down this path and setting me up for success in stage managing as a career. a consortium of local governments funded by the Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act that provides free valuable resources to both employers and job seekers at Career Centers in Hicksville and Massapequa. These centers help train employees to meet the needs of the private sector, connecting qualified job seekers with employers, and by assisting applicants in accessing job opportunities. The Centers offer Resource Rooms, which are equipped with state-of-the-art computer workstations, complete with Microsoft software and internet access. Additionally, these Centers offer residents access to job listings, resource materials, photocopiers, fax machines and telephones. The Centers provide employability and computer workshops, as well as career counselors who will guide residents through their job search. Computer workshops are taught on-site in modern computer labs. Residents can increase their marketability by updating or acquiring new computer skills at the Centers. For more information about this program and the many other great services that the Town’s Workforce Partnership program offers, contact (516) 797-4560 or email business@oysterbay-ny.gov.

QWhat would be helpful to know before coming in to see this show?

AIt’s helpful to have seen the Netflix series, but I always tell people that it’s by no means a requirement. We have people every day who come in absolutely blind to the Stranger Things universe and have a wonderful time. There are pieces in there for everyone but as long as you come in with an open mind and a sense of humor, you’ll have a great time.

QWhat advice do you have for aspiring professionals in a similar role?

AWork hard, be kind, and take care of yourself. It’s very easy to lose one of the three in the chaos of this business but they are each so important to creating opportunities that are attainable and sustainable.

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

For more than seven years, Meriam has stage managed with many regional theatres such as Berkshire Theatre Group (Pittsfield, MA), Timber Lake Playhouse (Mount Carrol, IL), Bucks County Playhouse (New Hope, PA), and the John W. Engeman Theatre (Northport). She is a Farmingdale High School alumna, Class of 2016.

Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical plays through April 30, 2023, at Playhouse 46 at St. Luke’s (308 W. 46th Street). Tickets are $49 to $99 for all performances. A limited amount of VIP Bean Bag chairs are available for $149. All prices include a $1.50 facility fee.

Weekly performance schedules vary. Visit StrangerSings.com for more information and to purchase tickets.