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Overview of Services
for Employers

We're here to help you recruit, hire, train, and retain the talent your business needs—all at no cost.

Our network of four Career Centers connects you with job seekers, training programs, hiring incentives, and expert support across Westchester and Putnam counties. Whether you need to fill one position or build a pipeline of skilled workers, we have the resources to help.

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Train & Develop 
Your Workforce

Wage Subsidies & Training Programs

We help defray the cost of training new hires and current employees through state and federal incentives. A four-year employer contract unlocks multiple training opportunities:

On-The-Job Training (OJT)

Receive up to 50% wage reimbursement for training new full-time employees for up to 6 months. We monitor progress and ensure proper supervision.

Incumbent Worker Training (IWT)

Upskill your current employees through subsidized, group training delivered by qualified providers.

Business Sector Customized Training

Partner with other employers in your industry to develop training for your workforce. Up to $50,000 per collaboration is available.

Work Tryouts

Test-drive a pre-screened candidate from our job readiness program at no cost for 6–8 weeks. They're covered as a 1099 contractor of Westchester County.


Registered Apprenticeship Program

Create a formal training partnership combining hands-on work experience with classroom instruction. Apprenticeships are NYS-certified and available in growing fields beyond construction - including IT, data analytics, healthcare, and childcare.

Contact: Jiwanda Gale-Rogers, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 914-997-1445


Employee Education & Upskilling

Help your employees earn credentials and improve English proficiency through our tuition-free classes:

  • GED preparation
  • TASC (Test Assessing Secondary Completion)
  • ESL (English as a Second Language)

Year-round enrollment at the White Plains Career Center. Call 914-995-7599 for details.

What We Offer

Online Job Postings

Post job openings on NYS platform

Post job openings on on dol.ny.gov/virtual-career-center - state's AI-powered job portal that automatically matches your open positions with qualified candidates across New York

Post on westchesterputnamonestop.com

Our local job board where employers can post listings and search resumes. All jobs are reviewed and refreshed every 90 days to keep opportunities current

Job Fairs & Hiring Events

Virtual Job Fairs

Join monthly regional hiring events online with an easy-to-use virtual booth dashboard. We handle all setup and offer preview days so job seekers can familiarize themselves with the platform

Sector-Focused Job Fairs

We recruit employers in specific industries (healthcare, construction, tourism, etc.) to attract candidates with the right skills and experience

In-Person Job Fairs

Meet and interview candidates face-to-face at one of our Career Centers. We handle logistics, candidate pre-screening, and have computers available for pre-employment testing

Our Locations

White Plains Career Center

Address: 120 Bloomingdale Road, White Plains, NY 10605

📞 Phone: (914) 995-3910

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Orientation: Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. (Conference Room E)

Public Transit: Bus

Parking: Free parking garage

Carmel Career Center

Address: 110 Old Route Six, Building #3, Carmel, NY 10512

📞 Phone: (845) 808-1651

Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Orientations: Walk-ins welcome or scheduled as needed

Parking: Free parking lot available

Mount Vernon Career Center

Address: 130 Mount Vernon Ave., 1st Floor, Mount Vernon, NY 10550

📞 Phone: (914) 813-6555

Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Orientation: Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.

Walk-ins welcome or pre-register: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Public Transit: Bus, Train

Parking: Street & meter parking

Peekskill Career Center

Address: 201 South James St., Peekskill, NY 10566

📞 Phone: (914) 737-3490

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Orientation: Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m.

Public Transit: Bus, Train

Parking: Meter parking

Yonkers Career Center

Address: 28 Wells Ave., Building 3, 4th Floor, Yonkers, NY 10701

📞 Phone: (914) 461-9077

Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Yonkers Workforce Development Board

Address: 28 Wells Ave., Building 3, 4th Floor, Yonkers, NY 10701

📞 Phone: (914) 461-9076

Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Additional Business Support

Department of Economic Development

We partner with economic development programs including Launch 1000 and Business First to support employers through hiring events and business incubation.

Learn more on westchestercatalyst.com/doing-business/ 

SCORE Mentoring

Free business counseling to help you start, operate, or expand your business. Located at the White Plains Public Library.

Contact: score.org/westchester or 914-948-3907

Printable Program Overview

Download a two-page summary of the Career Center Services available to Employers.

Contact our Business Services Team

Nahshon Halevi: call 914-813-7398 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Bob Fois: call 914-995-4976 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Ready to tap into our network of 
job seekers, training programs, 
and hiring incentives?