WPWDB Marks a Successful Year of Collaboration at Annual Meeting
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July 23, 2018 -- On June 26, 2018, the Westchester-Putnam Development Board (WPWDB) celebrated a successful year of collaboration between state and government agencies, non-profits, public education, and the private sector to strengthen the skilled labor force in the two counties. The event kicked off with the Board’s Annual Breakfast Meeting led by Thom Kleiner, WPWDB Executive Director.
Youth Workforce ‘R.E.A.D.I.’ Program to Launch In New Rochelle on June 27, 2018 at City Hall
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The City of New Rochelle will host an official launch and press conference for the R.E.A.D.I. program on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at 12 Noon. READI represents the workplace attributes Westchester businesses look for in youth they hire.
It’s Full Steam Ahead for Westchester-Putnam
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June 7, 2018 -- Westchester County Executive George Latimer and Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell invite businesses, community youth organizations, civic and educational leaders from across all sectors, to participate in Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board’s Annual Meeting on Tuesday, June 26 from 8:30 to10:30 a.m. at Putnam National Golf Course in Mahopac, NY.
Mount Vernon One-Stop Relocated to “The Modern” in Mount Vernon
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Westchester County Executive George Latimer and the Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board are pleased to announce the relocation of its Mount Vernon One-Stop Career Center from 100 East First Street to its new location at “The Modern.”
Navigate to Your Career Destination at the Youth Summit 2018 on April 4
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On Wednesday, April 4, the Westchester-Putnam Work Development Academy for Youth and the Business Council of Westchester will host the Seventh Annual Youth Summit for individuals ages 16-24. The theme of this year's Summit is "Navigate to Your Career Destination"
Westchester-Putnam One-Stop Career Center Business Service Team Completes Business U Certification Course
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Feb. 15, 2018 -- Six staffers from the Westchester-Putnam One-Stop Career Center completed Business U’s Business Engagement Practitioner Certification Course, a rigorous eight-week program designed to guide them in better understanding the needs of employers seeking to hire new employees, and train current ones. The One-Stop employees were Dr. LaTasha Hamlett-Carver, Employment and Training Specialist, Fawn Fisher, Employment Counselor, Judith King, Job Development Specialist, Leslie Megget, Employment Counselor, Melissa Thompson, Employment Counselor and Andy Wainer, Job Development Specialist.
Free Tax Prep for Working Families Making Less than $54,500 a Year
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Jan. 25, 2018 -- The Westchester-Putnam Workforce Board will once again offer its popular free tax preparation assistance to Westchester residents through a program called VITA. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program offers free tax help to people who generally make $54,500 or less, persons with disabilities, and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. In 2017, 9,280 Westchester taxpayers received more than $11 million in refunds and $4 million in tax credits.
Volunteers Sought for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, Added Session Jan. 3
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Westchester County, NY -- Dec. 1, 2017 -- 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. 1 to April 17, 2018, helps low- and moderate-income individuals and families eligible for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) file their taxes and maximize their returns.
Career Closet Donation Drive
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Westchester, Dec. 4, 2017 – Leslie Meggett is an Employment Counselor with the Westchester-Putnam One Stop Career Center. She knows first-hand the anxiety that can accompany an impending job interview, and that wearing quality business clothing can give someone the confidence to make their best first impression. Over the years she and her colleagues have referred their customers to Career Closet to obtain professional clothing at no cost. She works with youth and adults, and reports that many of the people she has referred return to tell her how excited they were to have a great tie and nice shoes for their interview.
Connections for Success Day Long Workshop Helps Attendees get “READY” for Business
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Westchester, Oct. 17, 2017 -- Westchester County and Putnam County Executives, the Westchester County African American Advisory Board and the Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board hosted the third annual Connections for Success Summit on Thursday, Sept. 28 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Tarrytown.
County Executives Sponsor Virtual Job Fair
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Westchester/Putnam, Oct. 10, 2017 -- Westchester County and Putnma County Executives have joined with the Westchester-Putnam Workforce Investment Board to sponsor a Virtual Job Fair. From now until the end of November, the online fair will connect Westchester and Putnam County Residents to private sector businesses and non-profit organizations across all business sectors that are ready to hire for ful- time, part-time and seasonal positions.
County Executives Announce 3rd Annual “Connections For Success Summit”
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Westchester/Putnam, Aug. 21, 2017 - Westchester County and Putnam County Executives, the Westchester County African American Advisory Board in conjunction with the Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board, will host the third annual Connections for Success Summit on Thursday, Sept. 28 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Tarrytown (455 South Broadway) from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Innovative Program Launched in Peekskill Helps Youth Get “READI” for the Workplace
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Westchester/Putnam -- On July 12, the Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board, Peekskill Youth Bureau, Westchester Children’s Association, and Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce, officially launched the READI program in Westchester and Putnam. READI represents the workplace attributes businesses look for in youth they hire: Respect, Enthusiasm, Articulate, Dependable and Initiative. More than 40 youth who have already received the training were on hand to celebrate the kick-off.
Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board Annual Meeting Brings Everyone ‘On Board’
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Westchester/Putnam — This year’s Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board (WPWDB) annual meeting held on June 29 at Dunwoodie Golf Course in Yonkers, was unique and interactive. The theme, “You’re Invited Aboard,” capitalized on the visibility campaign initiated by the WPWDB at the beginning of the year, a fun twist on the term ‘on-boarding’ signifying the hiring and training of employees, the main focus of the board’s efforts.
Westchester-Putnam One-Stop Career Center Hires Six to Assist with Job Placement
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Westchester/Putnam -- The focus of the Westchester-Putnam One-Stop Career Center is to increase employment opportunities for those who are unemployed, both short-term and long-term, and provide training to individuals looking to enhance skills or stack credentials.
With the increased need for these services, the One-Stop Career Center has hired six new employees as Job Development Specialists and Career Counselors.
WPWDB to Hold 2017 Annual Meeting
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Westchester County and Putnam County Executives invite businesses, community youth organizations and educational leaders from across all sectors to participate in Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board’s Annual General Meeting on Thursday, June 29, 2017, 8:30 - 11 am at Dunwoodie Golf Course in Yonkers, NY.
Westchester-Putnam 2017 Youth Summit Helps Next Generation Identify Fulfilling Career Pathways
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Westchester, April 27, 2017 – On Tuesday, April 11, the Westchester-Putnam Work Development Academy for Youth hosted the Sixth Annual Youth Summit for individuals ages 16-24. The theme of this year’s Summit was “Map Out a Career Path That Will Really Take Your Somewhere.”
Peekskill Selected as Launch Site for ‘READI’ Program
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Westchester/Putnam, May 2, 2017 — The Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board in partnership with Westchester Children’s Association (WCA) will launch a new initiative to help youth get ready for the workplace. The program, titled READI, will be launched in May in Peekskill and is designed to help students and young adults understand and apply specific attributes in order to be more successful at work: Respect, Enthusiasm, Articulate, Dependable and Initiative.
2017 Youth Summit Helps Map Out Career Paths
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Westchester-Putnam, March 23, 2017 - On Tuesday, April 11, the Westchester-Putnam Work Development Academy for Youth will host the Sixth Annual Youth Summit for individuals ages 16-24. The theme of this year’s Summit is “Map Out a Career Path That Will Really Take Your Somewhere!” The goal is to provide attendees with a road map for identifying and pursuing the career in an industry they have an interest in and provide communications skills that they can use immediately in any field they choose.
Westchester-Putnam One-Stop Career Center Will Bring Companies ‘On Board’ at the Westchester Business Expo on March 29
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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.
