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Overview of Services for
Job Seekers

Explore free resources, training, and personalized support designed to help you find a job, build new skills, and move forward in your career.

Our network of four Career Centers connects you with employers, training programs, short-term education funding, and expert support across Westchester and Putnam counties. 

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Core Job Seeker
Services

Resource Rooms

Need a place to work? Visit our centers Monday–Friday for access to computers, high-speed internet, printers, fax machines, and job postings.

Our friendly staff is available to assist.

Note: Valid NY# and sign-in required. Time limits may apply.

Career Workshops

We offer free virtual and in-person learning.

Resume & Counseling

  • Resume Assistance: Get a critique from a pro in our 1-on-1 sessions or virtual workshops. View Resume Guide

  • Career Counseling: Stuck in your search? Our counselors can assess your skills and help develop an employment plan. 

Job Recruitment

We connect you directly to hiring businesses.

  • Job Board: Create a Job-Seeker Account to post your resume and apply locally. Visit Portal

  • Career Fairs: View upcoming regional hiring events. View Calendar

  • Personalized Help: Ask our orientation staff for a 1-on-1 database search appointment.

Getting Started:To access our programs and workshops, you must first Register Online to obtain a NY# number.

Free & Low-Cost Training Opportunities

599 Program (Unemployment Insurance)

If you are collecting UI benefits, you may be able to attend full-time training without looking for work.

Individual Training Accounts (ITAs)

Eligible job seekers can receive up to $5,000 in tuition vouchers for training in high-demand occupations. Schedule a counseling appointment to determine eligibility.

On-the-Job Training

We offer incentives to employers to hire you! Employers can be reimbursed up to 50% of your wages during your training period. Ask a counselor for an On-the-Job Training (OJT) eligibility letter to show employers.

Career Pathways

Commit to a path that leads to a credential, license, or degree in industries like Healthcare, IT, and Advanced Manufacturing.

Paid Apprenticeships

Learn a skilled occupation through paid on-the-job training and classroom work.

Computer Literacy

Brush up on your tech skills with Northstar Digital Literacy Assessments. Earn certificates in software skills and technology for daily life.

Community & Business Resources

Virtual Career Center

Use AI to match your skills to job listings and manage your resume.

Tax Assistance

Free tax prep for low-income families via the VITA program.

Call 2-1-1 or 1-800-899-1479.

Virtual Career Center

On-site facilitators can help you enroll in low-cost coverage.

Start Your Own Business

  • SEAP: Start a business while receiving Unemployment Benefits. Learn More

  • SCORE: Free advice, mentoring, and workshops for new businesses. Visit SCORE

Specialized Support

Veterans

US Veterans

Veterans receive Priority of Service at all our Career Centers. Let us know your status to access specific resources and employer connections.

Youth & Young Adults

Ages 16–24

We offer specialized programs including the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) and Workforce Development Academy.

People with Disabilities

ACCES-VR

We assist individuals with disabilities in achieving and maintaining employment through Vocational Rehabilitation.

Printable Program Overview

Download a two-page summary of the Career Services available to the Job Seekers.

Come Visit Us in Our Office

White Plains: 120 Bloomingdale Road • (914) 995-3910

Mount Vernon: 130 Mount Vernon Avenue, 1st Floor • (914) 813-6555

Carmel: 110 Old Route Six, Bldg #3 • (845) 808-1651

Peekskill: 201 South James St. • (914) 737-3490

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