* Offers three different types of services: Basic Services are available to all job seekers and include: Job leads, available self-service or through assisted listings. Workshops on resume writing, interviewing, and job search topics. Labor market/labor law information. Apprenticeship programs. Follow-up services after employment. Basic screening for skills and abilities. Information on partner agencies. Individualized Services designed to help individuals obtain employment: Comprehensive skills assessment. Development of individual employment plan. Career counseling and planning. Case management. Short-term pre-vocational training. Job development, including employer connection. Training Services for dislocated workers and other eligible job seekers: Occupational skills training. On-the-Job Training. Skills upgrading. Job readiness training. Adult education and literacy activities. Resource Room includes: Trained Professionals for assistance. Skills Assessment. Reference/Lending Library. Printers for Resumes and Cover Letters. Self-Guided Instructional Software. Phone and Fax for Employment Needs. Information on Area Businesses. Job Postings for the Local Labor Market. Internet access.

* Provides assistance to families in need. Services include:

• Referral to community and government services
• Rent assistance
• Transportation related expense assistance
• Utility/Heat assistance

* Provides employment and training opportunities to adults, youth, and dislocated workers. Also provided are job search assistance, vocational planning, labor market information, career counseling, and case management. * Offers workshops on such topics as Resume Writing, Cover Letter Writing, Interviewing, and Computers. * Offers training programs based on needs of the community and market. Types of training may include: LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) training. CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant) training. CDL (Commercial Driver's License) training.

Provides assistance with resume writing, interview skills, and the career search. Resource room includes access to personal computers, fax machine, and internet access for job search. Offers a resource library contains books, videotapes, and other materials for use by job seekers.

Assists registered job seekers learn about programs and opportunities to improve their job skills at Herkimer College, to help interested individuals navigate college application, registration, advisement, financial aid, and academic support processes and services.

* Provides information and assistanc on available long-term services and support to individuals. NY Connects Coordinations can provide assistance with:

• Housing.
• Caregiver supports.
• Home repairs and accesibility modifications.
• Behavioral health/developmental supports and services.
• Transportation.
• Supported employment.
• Applications to benefits including Medicaid, food options, emergency aler devices, child care and nutrition programs.

Employers may contact Workforce NY directly with job openings, questions, and requests for direct assistance. Quicklink job-matching process electronically matches jobs opening with potential candidate's skills and abilities.

Provides services including assessment, job readiness training, work experience placements and case management to address barriers to employment with the goal of self-sufficiency for Temporary Assistance applicants and recipients.

* Helps women in transition navigate the road to personal and economic self-reliance by providing counseling, resume preparation, customer service training, computer training, job placement, job search assistance, interview assistance and other support services they may need to obtain employment.

Enrolls qualified job seekers in part-time, paid training positions at public agencies or 501(c)3 non-profit organizations in their local communities.Offers a "stepping stone" back into the workforce. It is a transitional program; positions are not intended to be permanent, and all assignments are temporary.

Provides assistance and staff support for individuals to obtain, maintain, and/or advance in employment. Services provided include job development, career exploration, resume building, interview skill building, job searches, and job coaching.

CALLERS CAN APPLY FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS ONLINE AT: the Workforce office http://www.labor.ny.gov/home at any of Workforce's community or partner agencies**Job assistance to individuals and groups, such as: access to job listing sources free monthly work-related workshops job/career counseling resource center with computers for searches and resume work resume, cover letter and application assistance job interview coaching; help in job search techniques and placement networking events and job/career fairs access to special skill training Job Link program for young people 16-21 years old (jobs and skills assistance) military veterans program specialized employment program for ex-offenders support for 50+ job seekers on-site disability specialist knowledge of community resources and job programs for referrals unfair labor practices (contact labor services representative supervisor) intensive services for individuals with difficulty finding employment, such as assessments and funding assistance for training and skill development.The center works with local employers to: provide information about accommodations, hiring incentives and connecting with qualified job seekers with disabilities help employee recruitment access employee training opportunities, workplace incentives and labor market information**ACCES-VR, TST BOCES, TC DSS, Office of Employment & Training, Experience Works, TC Office for the Aging, Tompkins Community Action, Women's Opportunity Center, Challenge, NYS Dept. of Labor and Tompkins Cortland Community College.

* Provides benefit counseling services to all veterans and their families that include: Case management. Female Veteran Programing. Senior veteran services. Financial counseling. VA benefits counseling. * Offers an employment resource center that aims to help veterans stabilize and re-enter the workforce assistance includes: Resume writing assistance, career counseling, and career assessment. Job readiness and life skills training. Weekly VetNet, networking, and job club group. Occupational skills training classes.* Assists veterans and families to manage their finances and to develop individualized plans to reach their goals.* Provides housing search assistance and temporary financial assistance through Services to Enable Positive Solutions (STEPS) program.* Provides individual and family counseling to veterans and their families.* Offers legal assistance through collaboration with Monroe County Legal Assistance Center. Veterans Treatment Court.* Creates a supportive network for veterans who could benefit from a veteran peer mentor and other community relationships through CompeerCorps.

* Assists those who are unemployed or underemployed with:

• Job search assistance.
• Resume preparation.
• Interview skills.
• Career guidance.
• Employment plan development.
• Labor market information.

Location Phone Fax Hours ONEONTA 607-432-4800 607-432-4171 Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm 12 Dietz St. Oneonta, NY 13820 NORWICH 607-334-2201 607-334-6540 Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm 1 O'Hara Drive Norwich, NY 13815 DELHI 607-832-5777 607-832-6078 Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm 1 Courthouse Square, Ste. 3 Delhi, NY 13753 SIDNEY 607-832-5776 607-832-6075 Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm 21 Liberty St. Sidney, NY 13838

* Provides youth and adult workforce information, programs, and services. Independent Living Skills series from Feb 13th, 2024 - May 21st, 2024. Personal hygiene. Healthy relationships. Cooking. Communication. Goal setting. Financial literacy. Employment readiness. * Offers Jobs corps program.Assistance to explore career options.High school diploma offerings.Free training in growing industries such as;Health care.Brick Masonry.Electrical.Painting, and more.

Provides access to job listings, apprenticeship opportunities, career planning and counseling, civil service, financial aid information, informational workshops, job fairs, job search assistance, labor market information, a resource room for job search, opportunities for individuals with disabilities, reading and writing help, reemployment services, referral to community resources, and help with resume writing.

Provides one-stop career center. Services include information about job openings; local employers; resume and interview advice; information on training and educational programs.

* Provides customized services to businesses and job seekers at little-to-no cost, preparing a skilled workforce and connecting them with opportunities. * Provides customized career guidance and planning. Services include: Teach how to manage job searches. Provide individualized training grants to in-demand careers. Connect to hiring employers and new job openings. Provide skill assessment and skill development programs. Refer to community resources and programs. Provide access to tools in the resource room. Offers workshops free of charge.

Program OverviewOut of school young adults (ages 18-24) to secure meaningful employment.

Provides access to job listings, apprenticeship opportunities, career planning and counseling, civil service, financial aid information, informational workshops, job fairs, job search assistance, labor market information, a resource room for job search, opportunities for individuals with disabilities, reading and writing help, reemployment services, referral to community resources, and help with resume writing.

COVID-19 UPDATE 7/27/2022Office is open at this time for walk-ins, if you prefer to make an appointment, you may call us. Questions can be emailed to [email protected] or you may call 607-756-7585 to schedule an appointmentAPPLYING FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS: online, www.labor.ny.gov or call (888) 209-8124 employment support: work experience, school retention, job development and coaching for young people ages 14-21 opportunities for paid on-the-job training Priority of Service for eligible veterans; veteran labor service counselor (Thursdays and Fridays) career library with job listings and information computer resources and training: Microsoft Office testing and training: Excel, Word, Access practice and enhance typing skills software: Winway Resume (complete resume and cover letter program), Choices and Career Zone (career guidance and assessment tools) online classes through Metrix Learning System workshops: interviewing skills, resume creation, self assessment, mature worker, career and other specialized workshops Career development

* Provides customized services to businesses and job seekers at little-to-no cost, preparing a skilled workforce and connecting them with opportunities. * Provides customized career guidance and planning. Services include: Teach how to manage job searches. Provide individualized training grants to in-demand careers. Connect to hiring employers and new job openings. Provide skill assessment and skill development programs. Refer to community resources and programs. Provide access to tools in the resource room. Offers workshops free of charge.

Provides assistance to help individuals obtain and maintain employment. Offers evaluations, assessment of skills-aptitudes-interests, vocational guidance and counseling, VOC exploration, Training-college, VOTEC, trade schools, on site job development assistance, job coaching, job search skills training, and follow up services.

Provides assistance with resume writing, interview skills, and the career search. Resource room includes access to personal computers, fax machine, and internet access for job search. Offers a resource library contains books, videotapes, and other materials for use by job seekers.