STEM-Literate Workforce Panel Discussion held at the 28th Annual Brotherhood Breakfast
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On Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, the African American Men of Westchester in partnership with the Business Council of Westchester hosted their 28th Annual Brotherhood Breakfast. This year’s breakfast featured a panel discussion of the topic "Investing in a Stem-Literate Workforce."
Mount Vernon Career Center Holds Ceremonial Ribbon-Cutting
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Oct. 24, 2018 -- On Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018, the Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board and staff members from the Mount Vernon Career Center celebrated the Center’s new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Officially opened on April 10 at 130 Mount Vernon Avenue, the Mount Vernon Career Center is conveniently located within walking distance of the Mount Vernon West Metro North station to better serve Westchester County residents seeking employment services.
Talent Shortage Symposium to be Held at Mount Vernon Career Center
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Oct. 15, 2018 -- Nearly half (46 percent) of U.S. employers report difficulty filling jobs with qualified candidates, according to the Manpower Group 2018 Talent Shortage Survey. To help staffing, training and recruiting professionals, the Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board will present a high-level learning and discussion symposium, Oct. 24, 2018 9 – 11:30 a.m. at the Mount Vernon Career Center located at 130 Mount Vernon Ave., Mount Vernon, NY, 10550.
Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board Seeking Volunteers for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance 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. 1 to April 15, 2018, 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.
City of New Rochelle Launches Initiative To Get Youth Workforce ‘Readi’
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June 28 -- On Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at noon, the Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board, My Brother’s Keeper Challenge, Westchester Children’s Association and The Guidance Center of Westchester hosted an official launch and press conference for the READI program.
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.
Jobs Waiting Program Reaches 300th Job Placement Milestone
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June 26, 2018 -- After being out of work for over a year, Maribel Valencia-Barajas has a new job as a medical assistant/medical records specialist at Westchester Neurological Consultants in Yonkers. Her position is all thanks to Jobs Waiting, a federally-funded regional job training partnership which trains long-term and short-term unemployed individuals for jobs in the region’s fastest growing sectors. Valencia-Barajas is the 300th individual to obtain employment through the program, a milestone announced today by Westchester County Executive George Latimer at a press conference in White Plains.
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.
