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WORKplus

WORKplus is a 12-week program targeted to young adults 18-21 years. “WORKplus Associates receive an individualized plan based on interests, assessments, local opportunities, services education, and training.

WORKplus provides paid instruction, group work, career planning and exploration, job seeking and job keeping practice and support, motivation, mentoring, case management, computer skills credential and other Work opportunities. Connections to a GED program will be required for those lacking a diploma or GED, with support to insure participation and success.

A Work Experience at a local business or non-profit is one of the activities available to Associates offering placements in local growth industries, such as health care, IT and trades. Associates will receive assistance from WORKplus staff and Broome Tioga Workforce New York personnel in completing their job search.

For more information contact:
Cornell Cooperative Extension at 607.772.8955 x140
[ media.cce.cornell.edu/hosts/counties/broome/ (www) ]
or, Broome Workforce NY at 607.778.2136

Urban League Youth Development Program

Urban League Youth Development Program is targeted to WIA eligible, in-school youth ages 14-18 years. “

The Urban League Youth Development Program provides workforce development skills which includes Basic Technology Training resulting in IC3 (Computing Core Certification ) certification, GED services, academic enrichment, mentoring, and work readiness training, workplace competency skills, and help with securing employment. IC³ is the ideal certification for anyone that wants to demonstrate critical computer and Internet skills valued in today’s academic and professional environments Program sessions will be 120 hours in length and participants will be paid minimum wage. Students can expect improved basic technology skills, work readiness skills, earning a high school diploma or GED, and getting a job or going on to college.

Participants attend classes Monday through Thursday, 2 hours per day with Friday reserved for more one-on-one instruction to be used when needed. Tutoring and mentoring is available Monday through Friday.

For more information contact:
Broome County Urban League 607.772.4765
[ www.bcul.org/document . . . schedule.htm (www) ]
or, Broome Workforce NY at 607.778.2136

JOB CORPS

Job Corps is an Employment and Training Program designed to assist young people, at least 16 and not yet 25 years of age at the time of enrollment, who both need and can benefit from the wide range of services provided at a Job Corps center.

Job Corps offers academic, vocational, and life skills training through a unique approach of competency-based, individualized instruction. Services include: basic education; High School Diploma; General Education Development (GED); vocational skills training; advanced training; personal and career counseling; residential living programs; healthcare; and related support services.

Because Job Corps is a self-paced program, lengths of enrollment vary. Students may remain in the program for up to 2 years, but the average length of enrollment is approximately 7 months. An optional third year is granted for students who qualify for advanced training.

The Oneonta Job Corps Center offers training in the following programs:
Business Clerical, Culinary Arts, Nurses Aide, Electrician, Welder, Child Care Worker, Tile Setter, Auto Repair Technician, Auto Body Repair, Cement Mason.

For more information about the Job Corps program contact:
Ana Shaello-Johnson, Outreach & Admissions Counselor
800.758.7502 x 1445
[ jobcorps.doleta.gov/centers/ny.cfm (www) ]
or, Broome Workforce NY at 607.778.2136