GRANT/TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
NEW Tourism Training Survey:
The Workforce Investment Board will be conducting a phone survey of the Hospitality and Tourism Industry to assess their interest in working together on an entry level Hospitality & Tourism Training Project utilizing a curriculum and certification program through the American Hotel & Lodging Association. Please take the time to answer the phone survey so we can better assist with recruitment and training of employees in the Hospitality & Tourism Industry!
Local Training Grant Opportunity - Limited Funding, Act Now! :
Columbia Greene Workforce New York is one of six of the state's 33 workforce areas that have been awarded additional funding for exceeding performance levels! A limited amount of grant money has been made available for local employers. Requested training must result in either a industry recognized credential or an increase in the trainee's wage of 5%. Note employees participating in the training must be full time, year round workers earning less than $15.00/hour and more than $8.00/hour. All training must be completed by December 30, 2006.
NEW New York State Department of Labor Training Grant: BUilding Skills in New York State (BUSINYS) #37-L
Back by popular demand! This new grant for businesses for incumbent worker training, very similar to the past NYSDOL 32I grant. Columbia & Greene County businesses have been awarded approximately $300,000 through the 32I grant .
Here are some details on # 37-L :
- $50,000 is the maximum grant award, the contract period is one year
- Eligible business must be a private sector, for-profit or not-for-profit business (with four or more employees) or a group of two or more such businesses that have the same or very similar training needs. Public - that is federal, state, county and municipal - employees are not eligible to be trained under this initiative.
- The training must address specific skills needed by the business or industry and lead to potential career growth and increased wages.
- Please note: There is no deadline for the receipt of applications. NYSDOL has set aside sufficient funding to support the estimated demand for this program in the current year. However, if federal WIA funding becomes limited in future years, or if the grant is suspended adequate notice will be given on the Workforce New York web site (www.workforcenewyork.com).
Please check the website for more details and the on line application http://www.workforcenewyork.org/rfa37-l/rfa37-l.htm, also note questions and answers are posted on line.
Please call me if you are interested in learning more about the grant or would like assistance with the process.
Employee Enhancement Program
Are you looking 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 runs May 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th .
Check out these results:
Reviews of the program found that, twelve local companies sent over 80 new employees to this program. Prior to their participation in this program these companies had an overall retention rate of 45% for their recently hired workers.
Overall, the retention rates improved to 74% for trainees that attended the program but did not receive the WIB certified credential.
And, the retention rates jumped to 90% for attendees that completed the program and received the WIB certified credential.
Below are some comments from Employee Enhancement Program attendees.
Program strengths were noted as:
- Work ethics and employee responsibility
- Keeping a positive attitude
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Customer satisfaction skills
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Importance of team building
- Anger management, communicating effectively with your supervisor and goal setting
- How to accept praise and criticism at work
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It was all excellent and very well communicated as well as inspirational
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 January 4th 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.
Columbia Greene Community College: Winter 2006 , Computer Courses
Take advantage of quick hitting convenient job skills development classes at Columbia Greene Community College.
Microsoft Business Applications Training: 9:00am-4:00pm, $87.00, Instructor: The Learning House
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Access 2000 Level 2, Monday, March 24th
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Power Point Level 1, Monday, March 27th
- Power Point Level 2, Monday, April 3rd
- Excel 2000 Level 1, Monday, April 10th
- Excel 2000 Level 2, Monday, April 17th
- Excel 2000 Level 3, Monday, April 24th
- Access 2000 Level 1, Monday, May 5th
- Access 2000 Level 2, Monday, May 12th
- Excel 2000 Level 1, Monday, May 15th
- Excel 2000 Level 2, Monday, May 22nd
Other Microsoft Trainings
Instructor: Susan Loguidice
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Microsoft Windows XP, March 29th , 2 Wednesday's, 6pm-9pm, $42.00
- Intro to Word, begins April 18th, 1 Tuesday & 1 Thursday, 9am-11am, $28.00
- Microsoft Windows XP, begins May 3rd, 2 Wednesday's, 6pm-9pm, $42.00
- Intro to Word, May 17th, 1 Wednesday, 6pm-9pm, $28.00
Quickbooks 2005
Instructor: Cheryl Watston
- Begins April 1st, 2 Saturday's 9:00am-3pm, $117.00
- Begins May 6th, 2 Saturday's 9:00am-3pm, $117.00
Photoshop Elements
Instructor: James Beecher
- Begins April 17th, 4 Monday's 6:30-8:30 $57 + $20 materials
Call Columbia Greene Community College @ 828-4181 ext. 3342 during regular business hours for instant registration.
Columbia Greene JSEC : Training Topic- Mock UI Hearing
Date: March 30th, 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 A. M.
Location: Fairways Restaurant, Catskill
Reservations Contact: Debra Lombardo: 828-4654 x 209; Fax 828-8474 E-mail:
debra.lombardo@labor.state.ny.us
Columbia Greene Community College: Supervisory Training Program
This 18 hour interactive session will assist supervisors regardless of their experience to create a climate for high morale and motivation, develop coaching, leadership and conflict management skills.
Trainer: William Mathews, C.A. S., M. S.
Date: Course begins April 7th, 6 Friday's 8:00 A. M. to 11:00 A.M.
Reservations Contact:Call 828-4181 ext. 3342
