A thrift store which also provides comprehensive job skills training opportunities, employment support services, and educational opportunities for residents for Orleans and Genesee Counties. Thrift store accepts donations of good condition household items, furniture, books, DVDs, CDs, collectibles, current educational materials, craft and hobby items, musical instruments, antiques, small and large appliances, and workplace apparel. Pick up available for donations of large household items and furniture. Employment services include resume and job search assistance, job skills training, and on-the-job work experience. Also offers free access to computers and internet for job searching activities. Educational services include high school equivalency preparation credit recovery. Also provides budgeting assistance, income/expense scheduling, and fax and copy services. Also provides discreet, dignified access to laundry facilities, hygiene products, and life skills support for students in need.

Provides a wide range of employment and training services for individuals, including computer lab access, resume and cover letter preparation, job referrals, paid work experience, tuition assistance, and GED classes.

Provides Cash Assistance for recipients who are not employed to capacity but are able to work. Must enroll in the program to receive work experience, training, and the tools to return to self-sufficiency. Employment Unit can help individuals become job-ready and find a rewarding job to develop their experience, skills, and self-esteem. Job developers also work with local employers.

Provides services to assist non custodial parents, primarily fathers, to obtain and maintain employment to provider for their children by creating opportunities to develop skills and ensure new experiences and choices.

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 women to achieve a level of independence, higher competencies in personal initiative, health and wellness, furthering education assistance, parenting skill, life skill and employment skills.

Supports an array of services to assist Temporary Assistance and Food Stamp applicants and recipients in securing and retaining employment and achieving self sufficiency.
Provides Summer Youth Employment Services

Offers 6-wk counseling program (individual and group) for youth and young adults (8-21 yrs). Offered on basis of need with several psycho-educational groups, anger management, coping with grief, depression, self-esteem and parenting of teens.

Provides assistance with resume building, interview skills, job searching, and managing a disability while working. Other services include job coaches that assist with learning soft skills that include, but are not limited to finding and maintaining employment, transportation, and social conduct in the workplace.

* 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 counseling, advocacy, job preparation, career readiness training, computer training and support services to individualw ho have been displaced from their careers as unpaid homemakers. Enables participants to develop the self-confidence as well as education, and vocational skills.

* Offers work readiness programs for youth: Job readiness workshops. Career exploration. Referrals to TASC (GED) programs. Internships. Leadership opportunities. Academic support. Community service opportunities.

* Assists with interview preparation, filling out applications, and preparing resumes and cover letters. * Offers Jobs corps program.Assistance to explore career optionsHigh school diploma offeringsFree training in growing industries such as; Health careBrick MasonryElectricalPainting, and more

Provides assistance to individuals with psychiatric disabilities or developmental disabilities who are pursuing competitive employment. Services include resume development, job search, interview skills, on- and off-site job coaching, and ongoing support and advocacy to assist individuals in maintaining their employment.

* Provides job search assistance to those seeking employment.

Phase One - youth employment training's and mock interview session - stipend provided for attendance: ages 14-30 - Call for class timesPhase Two - 6 week MOS training - weekly stipend provided: ages 17-30 -Call for class times and location

* Teaches classes, tutoring sessions, and workshops for various topics such as: American Sign Language (ASL). Read and write in English. Manage money wisely. How to do things on your own, like cooking and cleaning. Becoming a US citizen and know about US history and government. Care of your health and body. Manage feelings and have good relationships. How to be ready for a job and work well. Helps families learn ASL and about Deaf culture. Learn how to use computers.

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 a college and career readiness program that offers middle and high school students academic support, social-emotional mentorship, and job readiness training and placement to prepare them for post-graduation success.

* Provides tools and skills, to participants in assisting them with the removal of barriers to their employment allowing them to maintain sustainable long-term employment. Preparation of resume and cover letter Practice job search techniques Interviewing skills Employment skills 1:1 Coaching Provides a four-week intensive curriculum focused on the workplace skills