Westchester-Putnam, March 8, 2017 — If you are looking to hire and train new employees or retrain existing staff in 2017, then the Westchester Business Expo (WEXPO) is the place to be on March 29 at the Hilton Westchester. The Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board (WPWDB) and One-Stop Career Center staff will be on site to explain not only how companies can find qualified employees through their online job portal, but also how businesses can access On the Job Training (OJT) for new workers and Customized Incumbent Worker Training funding for existing employees.
WPWDB and OSCC staff will man the booth during the expo prepared with laptops to help get companies ‘on board’ and register for the various benefits provided through the Workforce Development Board. Staff will explain the hiring services provided, the screening and training options, as well as, the reimbursement specifics and then begin the registration process with the company representative right at the booth.
“Whether you are hiring a new employee or looking to retrain an existing employee, the application process is very simple. Our staff helps companies identify, screen and hire qualified individuals, as well as arrange for on the job training. We also help businesses with applications for customized incumbent worker training funding. We’ll be onsite at the Expo to explain exactly how the program works and how companies can begin taking advantage of what we offer,” stated Donnovan Beckford, Director of WPWDB.
WPWDB also invites businesses to join its sector partnerships in healthcare, biotech, hospitality, manufacturing, green, not for profit and professional services, which provide resources to promote and maintain the economic vitality of the organizations in each sector. Companies can register for the sector partnerships at the Expo.
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