Spotlight: Westchester Comm. College
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Interview with: Teresita Wisell, VP Workforce Development and Community Education, WCC
WPWDB Offers Free Tax Prep Assistance Program
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Feb. 23, 2022—The Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board (WPWDB) kicked off the “Volunteer Income Tax Assistance” (VITA) Program on Feb. 22, 2022. Customers must call 211, or 1 (800) 899-1479, to schedule an appointment at one of three locations: The Mt. Vernon Career Center, Westchester Community College—Gateway Center, and Ossining High School.
Spotlight: Westchester Library System
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Interview with: Terry Kirchner, Executive Director, WLS
Westchester County and Partner Agencies to Provide Young Adults with Job Training and Job Placement in Mount Vernon
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Three Westchester agencies have been awarded state funds by the Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board as part of a $16 million package of grants to provide job training, credentialing, and placement in good-paying jobs to 210 young adults between the ages of 18–24 who live in specific zip codes of Mt. Vernon.
WPWDB Welcomes New Board Members Tracy Racicot and Marvin Krislov
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The WPWDB has added two new members: Tracy Racicot, Director of Adult and Community Services at Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services (SWBOCES), and Marvin Krislov, President, Pace University. WPWDB is dedicated to connecting Westchester and Putnam jobseekers to area businesses who need a skilled workforce. It has the tools and information that both job applicants and businesses need, as well as a place to find and register for workshops, training, orientations, and more.
WPWDB Recognizes Employers Who Made Pathways Pledge
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The Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board (WPWDB) recently held its 2021 Annual Meeting where it “kicked-off” the Westchester-Putnam Pathways Pledge campaign, modeled after the NYS Pathways Pledge initiated by the Reimagine NY Commission. It is a year-long campaign with the goal to create awareness of the steps employers and educators can take to create a more inclusive workforce and expand career pathway opportunities for those traditionally underserved. For this collaboration to work, both public and private-sector employers and educational institutions are being asked to take steps towards reforming their talent recruitment, updating curriculum, implementing training, and changing promotion policies to foster more career path opportunities. The action pledge takes only a few minutes and is simple to do.
Westchester County to Host Tourism-Hospitality Job Fair
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On Oct. 14, 2021 Westchester County will host a Tourism and Hospitality Job Fair at the Marriott Westchester Tarrytown, 670 White Plains Road in Tarrytown from 1 to 4p.m in the Grand Ballroom. The job fair will showcase employment opportunities from across the county and offer attendees an opportunity to learn about the various career paths available.
Mount Vernon Career Center Reopens to the Public on Sept. 14, 2021
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The Mount Vernon Career Center is happy to announce a partial reopening to the public starting Sept. 14, 2021. The resource room will be available for customer use on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for the month of September with October's schedule to be announced.
More Than 120 Job Seekers Attend Tourism & Hospitality Job Fair
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On Oct. 14, Westchester County hosted a Tourism & Hospitality Job Fair at the Marriott Westchester Tarrytown which offered more than 120 job seekers the opportunity to connect with 32 employers and learn about the various career paths available. Among the companies seeking talent at the event were local hotels, restaurants and entertainment venues.
WPWDB Welcomes New Board Members Jan Fisher and Laurence Gottlieb
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The Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board (WPWDB) has added two new members: Jan Fisher, Executive Director, Nonprofit Westchester (NPW), and Laurence Gottlieb, RMC BIO1 Managing Director, Life Sciences and Health Technologies at the Robert Martin Company. WPWDB is dedicated to connecting Westchester and Putnam jobseekers to area businesses who need a skilled workforce. It has the tools and information that both job applicants and businesses need, as well as a place to find and register for workshops, training, orientations, and more.
Workforce Development Board Kicks Off “Westchester-Putnam Pathways Pledge”
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The Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board (WPWDB) recently held its 2021 Annual Meeting addressing the current state of regional employment and discussing solutions for moving forward. “COVID-19 wreaked havoc on employers and on the workforce, especially for those who have experienced barriers to employment,” said WPWDB Executive Director, Thom Kleiner. “This crisis has created both opportunities and challenges for economic and workforce development and has facilitated new collaborations between all levels of government and between community-based organizations and partners.”
WPWDB’s 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting to Kick-Off the “Westchester-Putnam Pathway Pledge”
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County Executives George Latimer of Westchester and MaryEllen Odell of Putnam invite businesses, partner agencies, community organizations, and educational leaders to participate in the Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board’s (WPWDB) 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting on Thursday, June 24, 2021 from 9 to 10 a.m.
WPCCN Hosts Disability Awareness Jeopardy Game
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On Dec. 11, 2020 the Westchester-Putnam Career Center Network organized and hosted its first ever Virtual Disability Awareness Jeopardy Game. Its purpose was to celebrate the skills and capabilities of workers with disabilities while raising awareness of disability etiquette.
VITA Free Tax Prep Program Extended to May 17, 2021
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The Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board (WPWDB) kicked off the “Volunteer Income Tax Assistance” (VITA) Program on Feb. 22, 2021. Customers must make an appointment by calling 211 or (800) 899-1479 to schedule a drop-off time at one of two locations. Also available are the self-service websites MyFreeTaxes.com.
WPWDB Seeking Volunteers for 2021 Free Tax Prep Program
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The Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board (WPWDB) is looking for people of all professional backgrounds and experience levels to help administer its popular Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. The program, which will run from Feb. 15 - April 30, 2021, will help low- and moderate-income individuals and families eligible for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) file their taxes and maximize their returns.
Virtual VITA Volunteer Appreciation Held on Dec. 4
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The Westchester-Putnam Career Center Network held its annual VITA Volunteer Recognition virtually on Dec. 4, 2020. Fifty-four volunteers were honored with certificates from Westchester County and the IRS. “The VITA program would not be possible without the dedicated support of our volunteers,” stated DSS Commissioner Kevin McGuire. “People work hard and we want families to get back every dollar they are entitled to by law.”
Career Corner: Do you have the soft skills needed for remote work?
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The shift to remote work has been one of the most conspicuous workplace trends of 2020 and many believe a significant percentage of work will remain remote. In this new normal, it's important to know which Soft Skills are critical for effective remote work and what hiring managers are looking for.
Free Online Courses and Certificate Programs Available for New Yorkers on Coursera
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the launch of a new online training platform which will enable unemployed and underemployed New Yorkers weathering the COVID-19 pandemic to learn new skills, earn certificates, and advance their careers at no cost. The new tool will provide access to nearly 4,000 online programs taught by leading professors and industry professionals on Coursera, with a focus on high-growth and in-demand sectors like advanced manufacturing, technology, and health care, among others.
WPWDB Launches “Experience Works” Program to Help Businesses Hire or Rehire Staff
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The WPWDB has received CARES Act funding to assist employers in hiring new staff or bringing back laid off staff through its “EXPERIENCE WORKS” Program. This program provides paid employment to each participant from the agreement activation date until Dec. 30, 2020.
Virtual Youth Town Hall Series Kicks off in New Rochelle
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Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board (WPWDB), in association with area youth service agencies, is hosting a series of Virtual Youth Town Halls—forums for questions, ideas, and opinions voiced by and for youth of Westchester and Putnam counties. The Youth Town Halls put young adults front and center, providing them with a platform to voice their concerns and opinions and facilitate discussions on topics of their choosing, including the current political climate, career options, job training, college prep, internships opportunities, culture shifts, inspirational stories, and their overall future outlook at a time of massive unemployment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
