TOMPKINS WORKFORCE NEW YORK CAREER CENTER | TOMPKINS WORKFORCE NEW YORK CAREER CENTER
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.
Physical Address
171 East Mlk Jr/state Street, Ithaca City, NY 14850
Hours
Mon 8:30am - 4:30pm; Tue 8:30am - 4:30pm; Wed 8:30am - 4:30pm; Thu 8:30am - 4:30pm; Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm;
Fax
(607) 272-2835
Voice
Fax
(607) 272-2835
Voice
Application process
Call or come in to register; appointment not needed
Fee
Services provided by federal, state or local funding
Eligibility
Tompkins County employers, workers and job seekers
Languages
Can access individuals or programs providing interpretation and support
Agency info
TOMPKINS WORKFORCE NEW YORK CAREER CENTER
The New York State Department of Labor Division of Employment Services offers a wide range of employment services in Tompkins County. LABOR EXCHANGE: database of open job listings for jobseekers to examine at local office, via the internet or off site with some community agencies. Employment counseling, resume and cover letter preparation assistance and critique, job interview coaching and assistance. Aptitude and interest testing also available. UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE: call 1-888-209-8124 to file new claims. CIVIL SERVICE: city and county civil service jobs lists. NYS civil service job lists and applications. U.S. government civil service jobs listed at https://www.usajobs.gov/ . Five agencies with representatives located in the local office: job training programs for unemployed and underemployed Tompkins County residents through Workforce Development Staff. educational, vocational, and career alternatives through BOCES employability assessments for public assistance recipients throughDepartment of Social Services Employment Unit. VESID (Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities) services to develop, improve and restore a disabled person's ability to work. Green Thumb, part-time community service employment, training and job search assistance to low-income persons 55+.