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 the honor of participating in the amazing 2024 New York State Registered Apprenticeship Summit in Albany today. Our Board Member Katie Newcombe served as a panelist focusing on the work of Center for Economic Growth as the region’s manufacturing intermediary group sponsor. Using this “learn and earn” model provides a direct pathway to family-sustaining careers in all industries.
Congratulations to our Board Member Neenah Bland for this prestigious leadership award!
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Our Assistant Director for Business Services, Tim Drawbridge, was selected to take part in the New York Association of Training and Employment Professionals (NYATEP) Workforce Academy for Policy & Advocacy. Tim will be one of 11 Fellows from across NYS. This Academy aims to create an informed, coordinated base of advocates to educate policymakers about the role of workforce development in communities and the critical importance of federal, state, and local policy that is reflective of local organizational needs and best practices. Congratulations to Tim and all the Fellows!
Welcome 2024-2025 Workforce Academy for Policy and Advocacy Fellows!
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Congratulations to the selected members of the 2024-2025 Workforce Academy for Policy and Advocacy! We're excited to welcome this esteemed group of workforce professionals from across New York to the ...
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
