Welcome to Capital Region Workforce Board, serving Albany, Rensselaer and Schenectady Counties.
“creating pathways to better careers and economic growth”
Capital Region Workforce Development Board
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creating pathways to better careers and economic growth
We had our Quarterly Board Meeting last (Thursday, 12/12) evening led by our Executive Director, Brian Williams, along with our Board President Jim Hurley.![]()
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Therese Daly from New York Association for Training and Employment Professionals (NYATEP) who provided an updated on the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) legislation that is being debated at the Federal Level. Our Assistant Director of Business Services, Tim Drawbridge, also provided an update about his first 3 months in his new position.
This will be an amazing event as many in our communities work to "de-mystify" the process of those who have been in jail and are re-entering the workforce.![]()
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Would you like to know more?![]()
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Do you have a family member who has been incarcerated and simply needs that "one door opened?"![]()
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Are you a person in Human Resources or is responsible for seeking out or hiring individuals for your business?![]()
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Then, join us on January 8.![]()
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You simply need to register by New Years Day!
Our Workforce Board Director, Brian Williams, had the opportunity to visit GlobalFoundries in Malta this week with a few key stakeholders to tour the facility and discuss pathways in the semiconductor manufacturing industry. Our collective goal is to educate our communities on the great, family-sustaining careers available at GF starting through apprenticeship and on up.
Whether you represent a local business or are a job seeker in search of employment or a new career, you are invited to put the Capital Region Workforce Development Board to work for you. Everything you need to find – to train and retain employees, or to land the job you want – is right here. Most of the services we provide are at no cost to you, and our top-notch professional staff is ready to help. Learn more about the resources, services and programs that the Capital Region Workforce Development Board has to offer.
– Brian J. Williams, Executive Director
The services we provide at our 3 centers.
BUSINESS SERVICES
We can assist your Human Resources Team with finding grants to train workers, strengthen your workforce, access labor market information, network with other businesses, create a custom staffing solution or speak with our business representative and post your job openings.
JOB-SEEKER SERVICES
The Career Centers of Capital Region provide a variety of services that will help you find a job. Use our phone, fax, copier and computers for your job search. Meet with a Career Counselor or learn more about how you can enhance your skills. Check out our hot jobs!
YOUTH SERVICES
If you are a youth between the ages of 16 – 24 and would like information or job training and placement opportunities, we can help! Are you earning your high school equivalency diploma? trying to obtain work experience opportunities? Come in to our career centers to get the help you need to succeed.
VETERAN SERVICES
We Offer Priority of Service to Veterans.
A covered person under the Final Rule is a veteran or an eligible spouse of a veteran. Priority of service means that a “covered person” shall be given priority over a “non‐covered” person for the receipt of employment, training and placement services.
Success stories.
As a single parent, Desiree worked various low paying jobs from retail to daycare to support herself and her two daughters. It was with the help and encouragement of an Employment Specialist at the City of Albany, Department of Youth and Workforce Services and through the services offered through the One- STOP Center, that she discovered that she had a passion for Nursing. During her sessions with the team at the Department of Youth and Workforce Services, she developed a comprehensive career plan that included training providers, financial cost & tuition assistance programs, and clear short term goals. Fast forward, Desiree secured a position at an area nursing home, while training as a certified nursing assistant. Obtained her C.N. A. license and worked very hard to support her two daughters through college. This year, Desiree enrolled in LPN Classes at BOCES after attending the Financial Aid for Training Workshop. Desiree was eligible to use federal funding through the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act to offset tuition cost. Desiree enrolled and attended the Licensed Practical Nursing Program (BOCES) and graduated in June 2020. She is currently working as an LPN and hopes to continue her education in pursuing her Bachelor of Nursing RN degree.
Albany
Single mother funded at the Albany Can Code program who was unemployed and on social services for several years and had an interest in computers. She was connected to the program by Career Center WorkForce advisors who saw potential. Customer successfully graduated from the program and has been gainfully employed since with exceptional earnings. This allowed her to move out of public housing and provide a self-sufficient life for her and her family.
Rensselaer
Through our Summer Youth Employment Program we served a young man in a computer program where students learned the basics of refurbishing and repairing old computer systems. At the end of the program, successful students were able to keep their computers to use them for educational needs. One of our students successfully completed the program, went on to graduate from high school and pursued Computer technology. He now works as a computer technician for the Schenectady City School District.
Schenectady
About the Area.
Our service area consists of Albany, Schenectady, and Rensselaer counties, covering the majority of the heart of the Capital Region. The Capital Region has emerged in recent years as an anchor of Tech Valley, the moniker describing our technologically-focused region of Upstate New York. Here’s why:
Higher education institutions, including world-renowned research universities and nationally ranked schools
Albany’s rank in U.S. News’ “10 Best Places to Find a Job in Technology”
Albany’s rank on ZipRecruiter’s list of the country’s fastest-growing tech job markets
