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
Amy has been in the financial industry for the past fourteen years, and was laid off from her previous job in April of 2009. After being unemployed for nine months, she’s now employed at an investment firm doing work that is very similar to what she has done in the past. In the time that she was on the job market, Amy applied for about 85 to 90 positions.
Amy says: ‘I’m glad to be back in the workforce.’ | • Watch Video
After 18 years in her former job with a large company as an office manager, Bonnie has been unemployed since November 2009. Since that time, she has developed a survival routine. Every morning, she heads to her local One Stop Career Center, where she is learning new computer skills, then walks her dogs. Bonnie says: ‘Being outside and being with other people makes all the difference.’ | • Watch Video
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.
Do you need to get child support from a non-custodial parent? Are you paying child support but unsure what to do now that you have lost your job? New York Child Support provides assistance in obtaining financial support and medical insurance coverage. You can also call the New York Child Support Helpline at 1-888-208-4485; TTY 1-866-875-9975.
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
Dr. Frank Doberman discusses the stress that is associated with losing your job, from good stress, which can be mobilizing, to bad stress, which can be unhealthy, as well as how to topple fears in order to make an accurate assessment of your possibilities.
Developed by a consortium of public and industry partners to help attract and retain top talent in the region, the DaVinci Project, based in Syracuse, includes job listings in a wide variety of fields.
Disadvantaged women face a catch-22 when trying to enter the workforce. Without a job, how can you afford a suit? But without a suit, how can you get a job? Dress for Success offers disadvantaged women a suit for when she has a job interview and additional apparel–up to a week’s worth of clothing–when she becomes employed. Call (518) 463-3175.
If you are a newly-arrived or established resident refugee, or a member of the welfare-to-work population in the Rochester area, the Catholic Family Center of Rochester has over 25 years of experience with placing people like you in employment opportunities by removing barriers to employment and creating a pathway to permanent self-reliance. Learn more about their employment and loan services.
The New York State Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals With Disabilities (VESID) offers a compiled list of statewide employment resources for those with disabilities and for employers. This includes information on independent living, paths to employment and federal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities.
Losing your job ranks among the highest causes of stress in a person’s life. We’ll introduce you to some women who have figured out how to cope with job loss in healthy ways, and we’ll hear solid advice from a licensed clinical social worker and a clinical psychologist. Plus, ‘Help Wanted’ discusses the importance of protecting your personal information with the usernames and passwords you select.
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.
We introduce you to an experienced pharmaceutical engineer who has been searching for work in his crowded field. Also, some employers who are hiring discuss what they look for in a pool of job applicants. Plus, we explore the value of internships. In addition, learn how to apply for specific government positions by taking the civil service exam. Lastly, learn to avoid classified ad 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.
New jobs are needed for economic recovery, and many of those new jobs may be created by small businesses. We’ll meet a small business owner creating new jobs in New York and examine the growth of new jobs from small businesses with Bill Brigham of SUNY-Albany’s Small Business Development Center. Also, learn to avoid scams with the Better Business Bureau and the Consumer Protection Board.
We introduce you to a man who served time for running an illegal drug operation but is now determined to find honest work to put food on the table for his two sons, as well as a man who was able to overcome his record and find stable work with the help of a career training program. Finding a job is particularly difficult for those with a criminal record, but as our experts attest, it is possible.
While Wall Street is celebrating a comeback, people struggling to find a job find that, so far, the ‘recovery’ does not apply to them. We explore which sectors are experiencing growth and those that haven’t improved. Also, we’ll introduce you to a family that offers an example of how to make a tight budget work, and we examine how to track one’s expenses and identify personal budget cuts.
On the series premiere of ‘Help Wanted,’ meet Rebecca, a young woman who formerly worked as a marketing manager. When Rebecca lost her job, it was very difficult on her and her family, but she is now carving out a new path in nursing school that may offer greater stability in the future. Plus, we look at how the unemployed in Central New York are trying to weather the economic storm, and shed light on a text messaging scam targeting recipients of unemployment insurance.
We introduce you to a woman who started her own business in the midst of a bad economy. Also, we explore employment strategies for aging individuals and age discrimination, as well as how to deal with downsizing constructively. Plus, we’ll delve into the importance of nurturing a positive, passionate corporate culture, and what small businesses can learn from the strategies of larger companies.
Meet an area business owner who took his last $350 and turned it into a multimillion dollar company. We’ll also introduce you to some entrepreneurs who haven’t let disabilities stand in their way. Plus, State Department of Labor Commissioner Colleen Gardner discusses tax credits for businesses that hire those who have been out of work. Also, we take a look at the benefits of attending job fairs.
We introduce you to two Upstate New York residents who are looking for full-time work with decent pay and benefits, and we’ll take a look at what they’re doing to stay afloat while they search. We’ll also discuss an important and effective approach to mastering one’s next job interview. Also, we’ll look at college graduates who are hoping that internship experience will lead to employment.
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.
Amy has been in the financial industry for the past fourteen years, and was laid off from her previous job in April of 2009. After being unemployed for nine months, she’s now employed at an investment firm doing work that is very similar to what she has done in the past. In the time that she was on the job market, Amy applied for about 85 to 90 positions.
