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If you have questions regarding any of this information or you are interested in any of the state grant opportunities, please call (518) 828-4181 ext. 5510 or email me.

Topics:  Training Opportunities :: Workshops/Networking Opportunities :: Awards/Events


The Hazard Abatement Board (HAB) is pleased to announce the 2007 Request for Proposal (RFP) for Occupational Safety and Health Training and Education Grants. Their website contains extensive information on eligible applicants, allowable activities, grant paperwork along with the last two year's listing of grant awardees and the grant levels, from $1,000-$180,000. Below is info from the site, http://www.labor.state.ny.us/hab/ Although it's competitive, this grant program has not had a lot of activity from our two counties and applications from our area are welcome! Please note grants are due on February 2, 2006. The 2007 RFP grants will be awarded for a 12- month contract term, August 1, 2007 through July 31, 2008.

The awards grants for programs that provide occupational safety and health training for public and private employers, labor organizations, educational institutions, non-profit organizations and trade associations. Eligible programs must train and educate workers, supervisors and/or employers and must promote workplace accident and injury prevention. The Board also administers Capital Abatement Program grants to public employers. These grants cover 75% of the cost of capital projects necessary to correct workplace hazards cited by the Public Employee Safety and Health Bureau (PESH) or where recommended in a consultation report. Additionally, the Board may recommend safety and health standards in accordance with the State Labor Law.

Are you looking for an effective proven way to increase your retention rates for new hires? Do you wish all workers had some basic level of workplace skills? If you answered Yes to either of these questions, the Employee Enhancement Program is for you! This four module workshop is designed to help new employees with the soft skills necessary for success on the job. The next class will be offered February 1, 8, 15. & 22. All sessions run on Thursday mornings from 9-12am.

Call today to find out how Workforce New York can benefit your business!

Workshop topics include:

  • Having it All-Managing Your Job & Life
  • Employee Strategies for Creating On-the-Job Success
  • Communication at Work; Pulling Together-Being Part of Your Work Team
  • Business is a Service Thing- Excellent Customer Service for both Internal & External Customers

Please note that for new employees (not in seasonal positions) who have been hired after October 1st grant funding is available to cover the cost for the entire four-module program. The employee must be earning less than $15.00/hr. and the employer must complete a post-evaluation of their employee’s skill gain. For other employees there is a $50.00 fee per module or $175.00 for the series plus a one time book fee of $10.00.

Take advantage of our quick hitting Microsoft classes at Columbia Greene Community College.

Microsoft Business Applications Training: 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Fee $87.00, Instructor The Learning House

  • Intro to Quickbooks, Monday, January 22nd or February 12th

  • Excel 2003, Level 1, Monday, January 29th

  • Access 2003 Level 1, Monday, February 5th

  • Power Point 2003 Level I, Monday February, 26th

Introduction to Word   Tuesday, February 27th, 6-9pm
Fee $28.00  Instructor Susan Loguidice

Microsoft Windows XP   2 Tuesday's begins January 16th, 6-9pm
or 2 Tuesday's begins February 6th 6-9pm
Fee $42.00  Instructor Susan Loguidice

Call Columbia Greene Community College @ 828-4181 ext. 3342 during regular business hours for instant registration.

Today every organization can experience a disaster and it will impact you, your job, your family and your life. Management has the responsibility to recover from such incidents expeditiously and with a minimum of disruption and cost. This presentation will provide you with ideas on assessing your ability to prepare, respond and recover, while protecting you assets, image and employees.

Note: This program has been approved for 1.5 recertification credit hours towards the PHR & SPHR recertification through the HRCI.

Date: Thursday, January 25th, 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 A. M., $15.00 per person
Presentor: Robert Baccari, Regional Director of the New York State Emergency Management Office
Reservations Contact: Debra Lombardo: 828-4654 ext. 4209; Fax 828-8474 or E-mail: debra.lombardo@labor.state.ny.us

The schedule for January - April will soon be available, please check the following website in the next few weeks . Remember all classes are free and if you have ten or more trainees there is the possibility the training can be offered at your worksite!
http://www.labor.state.ny.us/workerprotection/safetyhealth/DOSH_TRAINING.shtm

The Energy Alliance is a cost saving energy program offered by both Columbia and Greene County Chambers of Commerce for their membership at no additional cost. The Energy Alliance aims to reduce energy expenses through the joint buying power of Chamber members. Call 943-4222, Greene County Chamber or 828-4417, Columbia County Chamber for further information.

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The HR Roundtable provides a forum in which HR Managers can exchange information, answer HR questions and discuss best practices. Recent projects have included a health benefit and a retention survey; some discussion topics have included employee retention strategies and recognition programs. Come and share your expertise with this group of HR professionals.
Wednesday, February 14th, 7:30-9:00 am
Columbia Greene Community College, Professional Academic Center

Homegrown leaders are essential to Greene County’s future. That’s why the Greene County Chamber of Commerce is launching Leadership Greene, a new, countywide program that takes individuals with leadership drive, motivation and commitment, and gives them the skills, knowledge and networks they need to assume leadership roles on non-profit or public service boards, or in elected or appointed government positions. This program is in partnership with the Greene IDA and Greene County Planning & Economic Development. It will begin in January 2007, and is open to anyone who works or resides in Greene County. It's not too late, only a limited number of slots available, call now 943-4222!

Thursday January 18th, 5:00 to 7:00 pm
336 Fairview Ave., Hudson
Reservations appreciated 828-4417


Get your team ready for the first annual Columbia County Ski Challenge on Thursday, January 25 at Catamount Ski Area. Teams of 2 to 4 people will race against other Chamber member businesses. Discount night runs from 5:00 to 9:00 pm.
Ticket prices are $14, Rentals $14 and Lessons $8.
Tickets can be purchased at the Chamber office call 828-4417

Did You Know....
Great Workforce & Industry data is available at NYSDOL, Workforce New York website. Looking for regional wage rates, occupational projections, EEO info, it's all there and much more! See http://www.labor.state.ny.us/workforceindustrydata/index.asp

Maureen Boutin
Business Services Representative
Columbia Greene Workforce New York
4400 Route 23
Hudson, New York 12534
518-828-4181 ext. 5510
www.columbiagreeneworks.org

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