GRANT/TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
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 September 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th .
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.
Attention: Greene County Businesses Impacted by the Recent Flooding,
Small Business Eligible to Receive Flood Recovery Grants
Empire State Development (ESD), the state's economic development organization, has available the Small Business Flood Recovery Grant Program. This program provides supplemental compensation to eligible small businesses for damages incurred as a result of flooding during the week of June 26, 2006. The funding will help small businesses cover costs related to cleanup, repair and replacement of real property, equipment and lost inventory.
A business may apply for a grant of up to $20,000 per location to cover uncompensated losses. This grant was established to supplement the $5,000 grant available from the New York State Department of Labor through the New York State Individual and Family Grant Program.
Eligible businesses must be independently owned with a total full-time employment at all locations of fewer than 500. Agricultural businesses, housing, overnight lodging, residential facilities, casinos and other gambling establishments and businesses operating out of a residence are not eligible. Applicants must first apply for and receive funding from the New York State Individual and Family Grant Program administered by the New York State Department of Labor. Application deadline for both programs is September 5, 2006.
Information about ESD's flood recovery grants for businesses can be found at http://www.empire.state.ny.us/flood_grant/default.asp or by calling 1-800-STATENY. Information about Individual and Family Grant Program is available at
http://www.labor.state.ny.us
or by calling 1-888-7-NYSAID.
A toll-free hotline was established to assist flood victims with the State Individual and Family Grant (IFG) applications. The phone number is 1-888-7-NYS-AID (1-888-769-7243). Operators are available from Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Information on all of New York State's flood relief programs is available at
www.ny.gov
under Flood Relief.
Columbia Greene Community College:Computer Courses
Take advantage of what's left of our summer quick hitting Microsoft 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 1, Monday, July 31st
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Access 2000 Level 2, Monday, August 7th
Call Columbia Greene Community College @ 828-4181 ext. 3342 during regular business hours for instant registration.
Columbia Greene JSEC : Training Topic- The ADA and Emerging Trends in the Labor Force
Today’s labor market requires a strategic recruitment strategy. Throughout the next decade, a company’s ability to recruit and manage talent is likely to become the most significant factor for success or failure. Does your company know how to recognize, develop, and retain talent all available talent? Many of the underlying ideas of the ADA are not just important for employees with disabilities. They are important for all employees. The human resource practices that underlie the employment guidelines of the ADA are not just about complying with the law or about managing disability. Rather, it encourages practices that will engage the talents of all employees.
Presentors: NYSDOL participants & Forrest Weeks, Administrative Law Judge
Date: Thursday, September 21st, 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 A. M.
Location: Fairways Restaurant,27 Brooks Lane, Catskill
Reservations Contact: Debra Lombardo: 828-4654 x 209; Fax 828-8474 E-mail: debra.lombardo@labor.state.ny.us
NYSDOL On Site Consultation Program: No Cost Safety Training
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