This grant application will assist businesses to train incumbent workers in specific, transferable occupational skills that lead to career growth and increase in wages. Companies can apply for $50,000 per year with a lifetime maximum of $100,000. Please read the Request for Application carefully, there are many differences from past applications. Two main differences are business with over 100 employees must pay a cash match of 25% of the cost of training and training is capped at $2,000 per trainee. Public, federal, state, county and local employers are not eligible to apply for this grant. To obtain details go to http://www.workforcenewyork.org/rfa25-m/rfa25m.htm. If you are interested in applying call the name listed below to obtain assistance with the process and also learn about local employee training opportunities.

Anyone earning under $15.00 can now attend any or all four training sessions, no reviews are necessary! Are you looking for an effective proven way to increase your retention rates for your employees? 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 workers develop soft skills necessary for success on the job. There are a few spots left in the next session beginning November 7th, the following series will be offered in January '08. All sessions run on Thursday mornings from 9-12am.

Workshops include the following topics:

• 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

Microsoft Business Applications Training: 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Instructor: The Learning House

• Intro to QuickBooks 2007, Monday, Nov 12th, $107.00


• Access 2003 Level 1, Monday, Nov 19th, $87.00


• Excel 2003 Level 1, Monday Dec 3rd, $87.00


• QuickBooks, Level 2, Monday, Dec 10th, $107.00

Introduction to Word   Nov 27th, 6-9pm
Fee $28.00  Instructor Susan LoGuidice

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

Covered topics will include: Learn how attitudes can impact productivity, turnover, retention, profits, stress level and more. Learn what a positive attitude is and how is can help deal with loss, 10 core components of happiness and myths, and how you can adjust attitude and aid in teaching others the same and leave your stress behind you!

Trainer: Judi Clements, Owner, Judi Clements Training & Development
Date: Thursday, November 15, 2007
Time: 8:00 am Breakfast, 8:30-10:00 Program, Questions & Answers $15.00 per person, cost includes breakfast
Location: Columbia Greene Community College, Main Building, Staff Dining Hall
Contact: Debra Lombardo: 828-4654 x 209; Fax 828-8474 E-mail: debra.lombardo@labor.state.ny.us

Learn what information can be legally gathered from the applicant including credit checks, fingerprinting and drug screening. This workshop is targeted to profit and nonprofit businesses. This program has been approved for 1.5 recertification credit hours towards the PHR & SPHR.

Trainer: Michelle Pyan, Majority owner of Commercial Investigations, LLC a private investigation agency
Date: Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Breakfast , 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Program, Questions & Answers
Location: Best Western, Rensselaer Inn, 1800 6th St., Troy, NY 12180
Contact: Deb Spaulding: Deborah.spaulding@labor.state.ny.us

The 'e-News’ convenient format will put IRS tax information at your fingertips. “Useful Links” brings you quickly to some of the most useful information on IRS.gov for large and small businesses and the self-employed. To start your FREE subscription to e-News, just go to IRS.gov at http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/content/0,,id=154826,00.html, type in your e-mail address and submit.

See the below list of available trainings offered in Albany. 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! See the following website for details or contact Robert Francis, Francis.Bob@dol.gov, (518) 457-2810 – Phone, (518) 457-1639 – Fax for further information. http://www.labor.state.ny.us/workerprotection/safetyhealth/DOSH_TRAINING.shtm

Developing an Accident Prevention Program

This course will help you develop and maintain a successful safety and health program. Learn the elements needed to achieve an effective program. Sample guides will be provided to assist you with this task

November 16, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
NYS Department of Labor, State Office Building Campus, Building 12, Albany, NY

Job Hazard Analysis

Identify, then eliminate or reduce, workplace hazards before they injure your workers. Learn how to break tasks down into their component parts, determine what can go wrong at each step, and take action to prevent problems before they happen. This course is intended for safety officers, safety committee members, in-house inspection teams, and managers or supervisors with safety and health responsibilities.

November 29, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
NYS Department of Labor, State Office Building Campus, Building 12, Albany, NY

OSHA’s Recordkeeping Rule

This course is for companies required to keep records of occupational illnesses and injuries for OSHA compliance. Attendees will receive the 300, 300A and 301 forms. You will learn how to determine what injuries are recordable and reportable per the rule and learn how to properly complete the recordkeeping forms and avoid over reporting of incidents.

December 7, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
NYS Department of Labor, State Office Building Campus, Building 12, Albany, NY

10 Hour Construction Industry Safety Outreach Training

This two-day course provides an introduction to major issues and hazards and related OSHA regulations in the construction industry. Topics will include electrical safety, fall protection, chemical hazard communication and other safety and health topics to be arranged. Participants must attend all 10 hours of class to be eligible to receive an OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety and Health wallet size certificate card.”

December 13 & 14, 2007, NYS Department of Labor
State Office Building Campus, Building 12 Albany, NY 8:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

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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