54 The QUEE NS Courier • business • may 23, 2013 for breaking news visit www.queenscourier.com business s Computer lab helps Parker residents stay connected BY ANGY ALTAMIRANO [email protected] Patients and residents at the Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation now have technology at their fingertips, thanks to a brand new computer lab. On Thursday, May 16, the ribbon was cut for the lab, donated by husband and wife Linda and Gregory Galdi and their company Custom Computer Specialists, Inc. “We consider Parker family,” said Galdi, founder and president of the IT services provider. “We are honored to provide the residents with the technologies that help keep them connected to the world and their families. It’s all about access. It’s all about letting them get out.” The new technology was chosen with the abilities of the residents and patients in mind, said Michael Rosenblut, president and CEO of Parker. The computer lab features five new touch-screen computers with super-sized keyboards that make it easier for residents to access information and media and keep up with personal interests. All the computers also have web cameras that allow users to connect with family and friends from all over. “In an era when virtually everything is moving online, the donation by Custom really opens new worlds for Parker’s residents and patients,” said Lenny Tanzer, chairman of Parker’s board of trustees. Marlene Hobson, president of Parker’s resident council, said she enjoys using the computer lab with her fellow residents. Howard Boris, Gregory Galdi, Dr. Sheryl Silverstein, Lenny Tanzer and Michael N. Rosenblut, Parker president and CEO. Gregory and Linda Galdi donated the new computer lab to the Parker Jewish Institute. THE COURIER/ Photos by Angy Altamirano Marlene Hobson enjoying the new computer lab. Job fair draws hundreds BY JOHAN HAMILTON [email protected] Hundreds turned out for the Long Island Business Institute’s (LIBI) first job fair of the year on Thursday, May 16. Students and graduates of the institute flocked to LIBI’s main campus in Flushing to network and get information from 35 businesses including Aflac, the United States Secret Service and Citibank. “This may be the biggest turnout we’ve seen yet,” said Career Services Director Flora Quick. “That might be because today, we actually have more businesses present than any other year I can remember.” Quick noted that the fair not only helped people learn more about what today’s employers are looking for. It also helped employers get in touch with today’s job market and find out what they should be looking for in potential employees. “This is actually the first time Aflac has ever been represented at this job fair,” said agent Joan Teitelman. “But these events are always very helpful for everyone and I’m happy to be here.” Although LIBI specializes in business management, accounting and court reporting, new programs introduced last year include emergency care management, digital marketing and elder care administration. Due to the increasing popularity of the job fair, which is held four times per year, organizers said they may move it to an outdoor venue in the future. To learn more about LIBI’s programs or upcoming job fairs, visit www.libi.edu.
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