Indeed Virtual Job Search Academy Launched

The Westchester-Putnam Career Center Network has partnered with Indeed to offer a wide variety of webinars and workshops through the Job Search Academy. The Job Search Academy is a free virtual program created to help you excel in your job search. The program focuses on mastering the 5 key areas of the job search so you feel confident every step of the way—because everyone deserves a fulfilling career path. To view workshop offerings go to: https://www.indeed.com/job-search-services/job-search-academy-wpccn?hl=en

NYS DOL Virtual Workshop Schedule

Ready to improve your skills and start on your ideal career pathway? The New York State Department of Labor offers free virtual monthly workshops on a wide variety of job search topics including resume writing, interview preparation, how to navigate a virtual career fair, how to write cover letters, managing job loss, veterans services and resources, goal setting, transferable skills and more. Because the workshops are presented online you can register for workshops offered at any of the Career Centers across New York State. All you need is access to a computer and the internet. If you don’t have access to a computer you can visit the resource room of the career center closest to you. If you have any questions about attending any of these events or recruitments, contact your local Career Center.

In-Person Career Center Workshops

The Westchester-Putnam Career Centers have launched a robust schedule of workshops in both English and Spanish at all four career centers, with more to come. The workshops include a wide variety of topics including computer literacy. There are no fees, and computers are supplied on-site. There are a limited number of computers at each location, so registrations are taken on a first come, first serve basis. Customers are encouraged to bring plug in headphones for computer-based workshops, as there some sessions include trainings and assessments that utilize audio instruction. The facilitator will contact you to confirm registration and provide further instructions.

The following workshops will be held at one of the following career center locations:

Mt. Vernon Career Center, 130 Mt. Vernon Ave., 1st fl, Mt. Vernon, NY 10550 (MVCC)
White Plains Career Center, 120 Bloomingdale Road, White Plains, NY 10605 (WPCC)
Carmel Career Center, 110 Old Route 6, Building #3, Carmel, NY 10512 (CCC)
Peekskill Career Center, 201 South James Street, Peekskill, NY 10566 (PCC)

Please include the workshop title and date you wish to attend in your registration email. You will receive an email confirmation.

2025 Winter Schedule; January/February/March

WHITE PLAINS

English: 3rd Wednesday of the Month (January 15, February 19, March 19) / 9:30–11am
To register email whiteplainsworkshops@labor.ny.gov

Español: 2nd Tuesday of the Month (January 14, February 11, March 11) / 10-11:30am
To register email whiteplainsworkshops@labor.ny.gov

CARMEL

English: 4th Thursday of the Month (January 23, February 27, March 27) / 2–3pm
To register email labor.sm.Carmel@labor.ny.gov

Español: 4th Monday of the Month (January 27) / 10-11am
To register email labor.sm.Carmel@labor.ny.gov

PEEKSKILL

English: 4th Thursday of the Month (January 23, February 27, March 27) / 2–3pm.
To register email labor.sm.peekskill@labor.ny.gov

Español: 4th Monday of the Month (January 27) / 10-11am
To register email labor.sm.peekskill@labor.ny.gov

MOUNT VERNON

English: 3rd Thursday of the Month (Jan. 23 / Feb. 20 / March 20) / 2pm-3pm.
To register email westchesterccn@westchestercountyny.gov

Español: 3rd Thursday of the Month (Jan. 23 / Feb. 20 / March 20) / 10am–11am.
To register email labor.sm.dews.mountvernon@labor.ny.gov

WHITE PLAINS

English: Every Wednesday / 11:30am-1pm
To register email whiteplainsworkshops@labor.ny.gov

Español: 2nd Tuesday of the Month (January 14, February 11, March 11) / 12-1:30pm
To register email whiteplainsworkshops@labor.ny.gov

MOUNT VERNON

English: 3rd Thursday of the Month (January 23 / February 20 / March 20) / 3pm-4pm
To register email westchesterccn@westchestercountyny.gov

Español: 3rd Thursday of the Month (Jan. 23 / Feb. 20 / March 20) / 11am–12pm
To register email labor.sm.dews.mountvernon@labor.ny.gov

WHITE PLAINS

2nd Wednesday of the Month (February 12, March 12) / 9:30am–11am
To register email whiteplainsworkshops@labor.ny.gov

MOUNT VERNON

Wednesday, January 22, February 5, February 19, March 5, March 19 / 10:45am-11:45am
To register email westchesterccn@westchestercountyny.gov

1/1 Resume Sessions (by appt. only): Wednesday, January 15, January 29, February 12, February 26, March 12, March 26
To register email westchesterccn@westchestercountyny.gov

WHITE PLAINS

Every Friday / 10am-11am
To register email westchesterccn@westchestercountyny.gov

CARMEL

Resume Refresh: January 23 / 9:30am-12pm
Bring your current resume for a critique, refresh and/or upgrade.
To register email labor.sm.Carmel@labor.ny.gov

WHITE PLAINS

1st Wednesday of the Month (February 5, March 5) / 10am-11:30am
To register email whiteplainsworkshops@labor.ny.gov

MOUNT VERNON

Last Thursday of the Month (January 30, February 27, March 27) / 9:30am
To register email westchesterccn@westchestercountyny.gov

CARMEL

1st Tuesday of the Month (February 4) / 11am-12pm
To register email westchesterccn@westchestercountyny.gov

MOUNT VERNON

Last Tuesday of Every Month (January 28, February 25, March 25) / 2:30pm
To register email westchesterccn@westchestercountyny.gov

MOUNT VERNON

Wednesday, January 15, January 29, February 12, February 26, March 12, March 26 / 10:30am-11:30am
To register email westchesterccn@westchestercountyny.gov

1/1 Interviewing Session (by appointment only):
Wednesday, January 15, January 29, February 12, February 26, March 12, March 26 / Morning appointments available for 15 minute intervals at 10am and 10:15am.
To register email westchesterccn@westchestercountyny.gov