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.
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.
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.
Emily was a corrections officer with meager pay and no medical benefits, so she left for a new job, but when that didn’t work out, she found herself scrambling for any kind of work at all just to get by. Recently, she found a good job with the U.S. Census Bureau, but it’s only a temporary position, so she is still somewhat nervous about the future.
Emily says: ‘You really can’t get anywhere with [just] a high school education anymore.’ | • Watch Video
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.
Handling money can be intimidating at first. Top money managers and investors from the financial world join ‘Help Wanted’ to share their knowledge in order to help you protect your financial future. Whether you are planning for your eventual retirement, pondering investment decisions, struggling with credit card debt or paying for higher education, our featured experts offer practical advice.
Many New Yorkers are returning to school to retrain for recession-proof jobs. We’ll discuss what qualifies individuals for jobs in growth industries with Emily Reilly of Global Foundries, representatives from Schenectady County Community College who are training students for tomorrow’s jobs, and Susan Birkhead of Samaritan Hospital Nursing School, who explores the current demand for nurses.
Even with a law degree and additional experience in the military and the Peace Corps, Leslie is having trouble finding employment. We’ll find out what this former state attorney does to remain positive in a tough economy. Also, as tax season is upon us, we speak to professionals who can offer some helpful tips on how to get the most out of your taxes. Plus, we explore how green jobs may provide new employment opportunities now and in the years ahead.
The recession presents those who have recently graduated from college with a tough job market, and many are finding that a Bachelor’s degree isn’t yielding desirable employment. We’ll introduce you to one such graduate. Also, those seeking a career change may be interested in learning more about training opportunities. Plus, we’ll dissect a phishing scam targeting those who utilize online banking.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) includes a ‘train-the-trainer’ program, available in English and Spanish, designed for those interested in teaching financial education to others. The Jump$tart Coalition can help educators with curriculum enrichment to ensure that basic personal financial management skills are attained during the K-12 educational experience. The National Endowment for Financial Education also offers practical resources and materials created with educators and facilitators in mind, and the Council for Economic Education offers lesson plans, online teacher training and more resources that can assist in K-12 financial education.
Do you need help in reading, writing and math? Do you want to try a home study program? Get your high school equivalency diploma (GED) with help from the Adult Literacy/GED preparation program at Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Herkimer-Essex BOCES now. Or, call (518) 581-3310 for information on exam dates and more.
Do you need a GED diploma, or do you need to learn how to speak English? Classes are free for all adults ages 21 and over. Washington Irving offers day and evening classes as well as study-at-home options. Call (518) 370-8230 for more information.
New York State agencies and departments have many resources available to help working families make ends meet. This portal offers a gateway into information on: work support programs that you may be eligible for, food stamps, nutrition programs, home energy assistance, weatherization assistance, child support, tax credits, job placement, social security, unemployment assistance, housing, student loans, education assistance and much, much more.
Leslie worked as an attorney for New York State, but after taking a five-day leave of absence, she was told to either resign or face termination. With a law degree from SUNY-Buffalo and additional experience in both the military and the Peace Corps, she never thought she’d find herself in this position. She combines a yoga regimen with constant job searching to stay positive.
Leslie says: ‘When you’re not in the workforce, you’re pretty much marginalized. You feel like you’re on the fringe of society.’ | • Watch Video
The Credit Education Bureau of Rochester offers courses on personal financial management for debtors, financial survival, building a strong financial future and other courses related to financial planning.
The Credit Education Bureau of Rochester offers a course on protecting your personal information and other courses related to consumer credit education.
Rosaura is from Peru, and she works at a restaurant where, she says, many of her coworkers can barely understand her. Rosaura was an industrial engineer in Peru and came to the United States in 2001. Her English is now improving and she has taken a class to update her resume. She’d also like to go to school for more education.
Rosaura says: ‘I want to learn.’ | • Watch Video
Learn about the 599 training program, which allows unemployment recipients to receive assistance while attending a training course or program that has been approved by the New York State Department of Labor.
Whether you have a disability, receive public assistance, dropped out of high school, are a convicted offender or lack significant work experience, Career Systems of Rochester is designed to deliver services that can help you, such academic and vocational assessment, remedial education, life skills counseling, employment readiness training, structured job-related counseling, job placement services and follow-up services. Click here for contact information.
Several educational institutions offer workforce training and development opportunities in Rochester, including Finger Lakes Community College, Monroe Community College, the Rochester Institute of Technology Dislocated Workers Program, SUNY-Rochester’s Educational Opportunity Center and Greece Community Education.
