Provides one-stop career center. Services include information about job openings; local employers; resume and interview advice; information on training and educational programs.

Offers comprehensive education and training to students entering the job market, seeking a new career or looking to upgrade their skills. The Employment Resource Center offers students the essential edge to successfully compete in today’s global workplace. Services Include: Our exclusive job bank; Career and labor market information; Resume and cover letter assistance; Computers with internet and printing access; Photocopying and fax services; Telephone services for contacting employers; Career development and job search workshops; Interviewing techniques and mock interviews; One-on-one employment counseling and Ongoing follow-up and support. Day and evening hours are available to current students and alumni.

Training in practical skills for today's workforce providing support in finding hands-on career programs, training to build confidence and professionalism in interviews, resume writing, career coaching, apprenticeship and internships, and monthly classes for personal and professional growth.

The primary source of labor market information in NYS including industry data, wages, jobs in demand, employment and unemployment statistics and training programs.

Offers comprehensive education and training to students entering the job market, seeking a new career or looking to upgrade their skills. The Employment Resource Center offers students the essential edge to successfully compete in today’s global workplace. Services Include: Our exclusive job bank; Career and labor market information; Resume and cover letter assistance; Computers with internet and printing access; Photocopying and fax services; Telephone services for contacting employers; Career development and job search workshops; Interviewing techniques and mock interviews; One-on-one employment counseling and Ongoing follow-up and support. Day and evening hours are available to current students and alumni.

Provides a comprehensive, one-stop approach to job search for adults and youth (16-21) and services to businesses with staffing needs.

A distinct job-linkage service that pairs young adults interested in obtaining employment with neighborhood businesses and local individuals seeking assistance in the areas of yard work, child care, tutoring, office help, and more. Teaches job readiness, helps build skills, and enables youth to gain real work experience.

A collaborative partnership of public and private organizations dedicated to serving children at risk and their families. Main goals of this program includes readiness for school by six (6) years of age and continuing educational success. Program includes Pre-K Mentoring Project, Advantage Schools After-School Program, Juvenile Mentoring Program (JUMP), Conference Learning Center, Dual Language Parenting Skills Training, The Clothing Exchange and Building for Success Job Bank.

A program which guides individuals through pre-job information, such as resume writing, interview skills, etc., including job training, and job searching as they transition back into the work force.

Youth Leadership is an innovative, leadership development program designed to develop the academic, social and life skills of area youth. Students will have opportunities for substantive interaction with his or her peers, community based service organizations, institutions of higher education, and professionals from local industry. It is open to incoming high school sophomore and junior students, and home school students, from Dutchess County.

Provides support services to those who are looking for employment, with access to job information via the computer and online resources, including workshops or pre-job guidance training. Also offers weekly conversation English classes for those who want to improve their speaking skills.

Offers a listing of employment opportunities for job seekers, with companies in various communities, and resume writing and assistance with unemployment benefit applications, including helping teenagers look for summer jobs. Also offer twice monthly career series which provides resume review, job application help etc.

Serves people who have been displaced from their careers as unpaid homemakers. It offers services to help with the challenges people in these situations often face. Some people have trouble finding: Child care; Transportation; Housing; Basic necessities; Jobs; Others may face: Emotional challenges; Medical needs and Legal problems. Services include: Crisis intervention; Counseling; Referral to community service agencies; Assertiveness training; Decision-making training; Assessment; Resume writing; Job search strategies and Job clubs. The final goal is for people to become employed and economically independent. If you or someone you know can benefit from this program, visit or call the center nearest you.

Provides high school and college students with information about the working world by helping them find part-time or year-round employment, including through an annual job fair and job referral bank.

Brings together both employers and job seekers, providing a comprehensive, one-stop approach to job search. Staffed with employment professionals from several private and public entities, the Employment Center functions as a full service human resources facility. The center supplies the job seeking customer with all the tools necessary for a self-directed or staff-assisted job search, and provides employers with facilities and workforce support. Equipped with state of the art computers, fax machines, phones, and copiers, the Employment Center also maintains job banks and specializes in job clubs, job fairs, employability and computer workshops and focus groups. Employment Center visitors are able to accomplish many tasks, whether it be to create and edit their resume, navigate the Internet for their job search. Employers may interview prospective employees on-site. Call for more detailed information or to schedule an appointment.

Books, books on CDs, music CDs, DVDs, downloadable eBooks, audio books and magazines, phonics and literature enrichment kits available. Loan period 3-weeks for all materials (except DVDs 1 week). Summer Reading Program for children in July. Story Time, Family Time, and Teen After-School program during school year. Adult Book discussion group, programs and crafts. Call for information on other special reading programs. Library card required. Call for eligibility.

Employers may contact Workforce NY directly with job openings, questions, and requests for direct assistance. Quicklink job-matching process electronically matches jobs opening with potential candidate's skills and abilities.

File maintained with lists of people seeking employment in: home maintenance house cleaning cooking meals errands/shopping yard work transportation other assorted jobsWorkers are not employed, trained or supervised by the Area Agency on Aging.

NOTES COMING SOON

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 an array of services to employers, from organizing annual job fairs and informational expos to recruitment assistance. Other services include creating/listing job postings, pre-employment testing, referrals of qualified candidates, pre-screening for specific skills and qualifications, screening for available training subsidies and/or tax credits, and the possible training and upgrading of existing employees.

Offers a comprehensive collection of materials for career research, resume and cover letter preparation, interviewing techniques, civil service test preparation, information regarding trends in various industries and staffing, including local job postings, free internet access and self-paced computer tutorials.

PROS is a comprehensive recovery oriented program for adult individuals with the goal of integrating treatment, support and rehabilitation in a manner that facilitates the individual’s recovery.

Provides services for hard to place individuals who receive public assistance. The program is designed to improve employment opportunities for practical workplace skills. Services include pre-employment services, employment services and post-employment services.

Coordinates employment opportunities for older adults who are looking for full or part-time jobs.