Aaron’s resume was clouded by a criminal past, a factor that holds many people back from advancing their career. But with some help from a career training program in Rochester, he learned valuable asbestos remediation skills which landed him a part-time job. That part-time job, executed well, eventually became a full-time job with benefits.
Aaron says: ‘At some point, it must be up to you to be driven to want to get work, and that’s the way I was. I was driven, I was determined, and now I’ve become a union member, so I’m feeling real great about that.’ | • Watch Video
Looking to train for a new career, get your GED, take a language course, learn English, update your computer skills or learn a skilled trade? Monroe County BOCES, Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES and/or Genesee Valley Educational Partnership can help. In addition, the Center for Workforce Development offers training courses and part-time classes that may be of assistance to you.
Get involved in education and training programs that enable you to secure entry level employment within a specific industry in the Albany area and to advance over time in that industry.
Serving Albany’s West Hill, Arbor Hill and South End neighborhoods, CareerLinks Services offers one-on-one help with career counseling, interviewing skills, resume writing, job placement, job retention and support, training, internships, mentoring and self-esteem workshops.
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Whether you are interested in English and math instruction, career and technical education, employment services or developing skills that can lead to employment, the Office of Adult and Career Education Services of the Rochester City School District is here to help.
The City of Rochester has compiled a list of employment resources, including Providing Real Incentive to Maintain Employment (PRIME). Click here for more information. The City of Rochester also provides a resource list for job searches and job training.
Additionally, the Urban League of Rochester operates a career training center that specializes in helping low-income individuals achieve economic self-sufficiency.
Christine was a director of development and communications at a non-profit organization. The job was fulfilling, yet stressful to the point that it began having negative effects on her family life and her health. When Christine decided to leave her job, she had to let go of her idea of who she was. Now, she has embarked on a new path that allows her more time for what matters most.
Christine says: ‘I realized that it wasn’t worth it. What was important was my health, my happiness, my children.’ | • Watch Video
Meet a young single mother who moved beyond feeling ‘stuck’ by exploring a career in carpentry with the help of her local One Stop Career Center. Also, we’ll introduce you to a saleswoman who’s changing directions after 26 years at the same company with the help of a job search support group. Also, we examine the foreclosure boom in New York City and how to make sure you avoid foreclosure scams.
Meet Michael, a poet with an M.A. in English who is struggling to apply his skills to the job market. We’ll also hear from the director of Career Services at Hudson Valley Community College about the importance of internships for graduates. Plus, we’ll see how one Syracuse high school is supporting a credit union for kids in order to foster better financial education and instill savings habits.
RochesterWorks! is dedicated to developing a strong workforce in the Rochester area, offering two free, full-service Career Centers where job seekers are linked to available jobs, training opportunities to upgrade skills and career planning services and resources.
Gigi spent 26 years employed as a saleswoman at the same company, but over the last decade, she realized that the company was restructuring and moving in a different direction. She did some research, which helped her as she negotiated her severance and health benefits. Because job searching can be lonely, Gigi reached out for help from a job search support group.
Gigi says: ‘I knew that I could not be searching all day for a job, that I had to allow myself some sort of luxury, or some sort of replenishment, or something to make my soul happy.’ | • Watch Video
Explore a sample of jobs in New York State’s green economy, from solar and wind power to biofuels and smart grid technology.
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At age 38, Melissa already has a degree in business management and business economics, but after getting laid off, she was not able to find a job in her area that would meet her financial needs. Working with her local One Stop Career Center, she applied for federal grants and took out loans, and is now going back for a third degree, aimed at landing her a medical administration position.
Melissa says: ‘It’s still scary. Even if I get done [with my degree], is there going to be something out there when I’m done? Because there’s not a guarantee.’ | • Watch Video
Michael is a lyric poet with an M.A. in English who would like to make a living on his poetry, though he realizes that his chances of doing so are not high. As he searches for a job in advertising or public relations, he looks forward to moving out of his parents’ house. To help him do so, he has enlisted the help of a career counselor.
Michael says: ‘I need to be able to take care of myself…I know what I’m good at. I know what I’m passionate about. I’m just struggling to [turn] that into money.’ | • Watch Video
Search for jobs and related information about your career; sign up to create a resume, apply for jobs and have job listings sent to you via e-mail.
One Stop Career Centers offer convenient, no-cost job search services such as counseling, resume development, workshops, computer/Internet access, access to phones, faxes and copiers, adult basic education, job placement assistance and more. Find the location and contact information of a career center in your area here. Or, click here to learn more about how a One Stop Career Center can help you.
This online portal from the New York State Department of Labor includes information on careers, training, assistance and more.
New York’s public library systems and public libraries offer job information, resources, and referrals for New Yorkers and people looking to work in New York State, as well as help with job training, consumer protection and family finance resources. Click here to find employment/job information links from a map of public libraries in New York State.
Rebecca formerly worked as a marketing manager, selling home loan packages to large banks. When she lost her job, it was very difficult on her and her family, but now she is carving out a new path that may offer greater stability in the future. Rebecca, who lives in New York’s Capital Region with her husband and children, has decided to leave the cubicle for nursing school. At the same time, she continues to work, finding spare moments to study for her nursing courses during work breaks. It is a grueling schedule, but one that Rebecca believes will ultimately pay off.
Rebecca says: ‘You have to roll with the punches. You have to roll with the times, and you have to see what jobs are in demand.’ | • Watch Video
Hey teens! Explore career paths related to your strengths, skills and talents with Career Zone.
Learn more about special opportunities for veterans at your local one stop career center. Or, call 1-800-342-3358 and ask for the Veterans Coordinator.
Whether you want to start a second career, gain workforce training or are looking for a customized answer to your business’ needs, the Workforce Development Institute at Hudson Valley Community College has a solution for you.
