Getting Off The Treadmill, Part I – Vision
Millions of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck at a job they hate. My wife and I call this “The Treadmill” and we were stuck on it for years. We would run faster – work [...]
The Bishop Smith Foundation
Building strong communities through empowerment, education, and service
What We Do
Our mission is to love on those suffering in poverty, walk with them on their journeys toward empowerment, join them as they pursue practical education and vocation, and partner with them as they find ways to serve others.
Below are just a few of our major initiatives to achieve those goals.
Local Job Fairs
Our job fairs feature employers in growing markets looking to hire new talent, financial advisers giving personal budgeting advice, and professionals in various careers available to answer questions about ways to get into their career paths. Find a local job fair near you!
Career Resources
Access information about our growing list of career paths. Among other information, we list average pay, average hours, required education or certifications, and whether or not a criminal record disqualifies employment for each career.
Bishop Smith U
We host local education courses on numerous subjects including Typing, Budgeting, Local Government, Credit, Home Ownership, and Student Loans/Financial Aid. Find education opportunities near you.
Upcoming Events & Education Opportunities
Nassau County Job Fair
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The Bishop Smith Foundation is bringing our one-of-a-kind career and job fair to Nassau County. This isn’t your usual dry, DMV-style job fair. At our events you can learn about new careers in growing industries from people in those careers, get personal finance advice from the pros, meet with employers who are searching for new talent, and win tons of giveaways.
How does FREE COLLEGE work?
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Two years ago, New York became one of the first states to offer free college at State universities and community colleges. Come learn how the program works and see what you need to do to take advantage of this program.
Suffolk County Job Fair
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The Bishop Smith Foundation is bringing our one-of-a-kind career and job fair to Suffolk County. This isn’t your usual dry, DMV-style job fair. At our events you can learn about new careers in growing industries from people in those careers, get personal finance advice from the pros, meet with employers who are searching for new talent, and win tons of giveaways.
Personal Budgeting
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People often ask us, “how can I reach X-goal making the amount of money that I make now?” The Personal Budgeting course will help you answer this question for yourself by giving you the skills and tips needed to make the best decisions with your money and reach your financial goals. Sign up for this free course now!
Career and finances advice blog
Find advice on managing your career and your personal finances.
Newsletter
Keep in touch to hear about local job offers, job fairs, and education opportunities in your community.
Together we can make a difference
The Bishop Smith Foundation is exclusively funded by your generous donations and support. With your partnership, we are able to change lives and empower Americans to transform their families and communities. It is your contributions that make our foundation possible.
Get involved
If you are an individual or a group with a passion for service and would like to volunteer to help us, please email us at Volunteer@BishopSmith.org.
If you are an employer or employment agency looking to hire new talent or looking to sponsor a job fair or education course, please email us at Sponsor@BishopSmith.org.