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Assists people by helping remove barriers to employment with the end goal being self-sustainability. Through both a fixed and mobile community HUB, consumers can walk in and access needed services from community partners in one location, removing the barrier of time and transportation to and from various agencies. Specialists assist consumers with goal planning, resume building, job placements, interview preparation, skill building sessions, and a curriculum that leads to the ACT National Career Readiness Certificate - ACT WorkKeys NCRC.

New York State Commission for the Blind's (NYSCB) Business Enterprise Program (BEP) offers opportunities for individuals who are blind to gain the training and skills necessary to manage one of several vending facilities located in Federal and state office buildings throughout the state. After completing an intensive training program, BEP managers become proficient in all aspects of retail management including purchasing products, controlling inventory, marketing products, maintaining good customer relations, and keeping accurate records.

Offers veterans, including those with PTSD, support meetings, networking opportunities, creativity and job preparation workshops and social activity experience to promote a healthy transition back to civilian life. A particular focus is placed upon helping veterans showcase their talent and share their experiences through the arts, art shows, photography, music, dance and theatrical events.

Provides information about the knowledge and skills that are required for specific positions in specific industries and professions through various programming options to educators and students in and out of school.

Information and assistance for low-income women to overcome obstacles and gain employment, especially services for women who have been out of the workforce. job search and interview skill help free assistance to people who are food stamp recipients career counseling and workshops computer software training and computer classes, job training resume, cover letter and application assistance retail sales and customer relations training with on-the-job experience professional women's clothing for interviews and jobs scholarships to help with transportation and employment-related costs

Provides quality job training and employment services leading to gainful employment and livable wages for unemployed or underemployed farmworkers. Farmworkers enrolled in the program also benefit from the following services:

• Emergency Assistance and Funds
• Referral Assistance
• Food Pantry and Nutrition Services
• Emergency Housing and Utility Assistance
• Emergency Transportation
• English as a Second Language
• Books and Supplies for Education
• Clothing and Tools for Employment

Provide empowerment in comprehensive leadership training, personal development and professional growth opportunities for youth. Serves as a support in the prevention and intervention to reentry programs including G.E.D. mental health services, vocational training and job readiness.

Hands-on learning experience for youth in eighth and ninth grades to learn about health professions selecting high school courses and setting career goals.

Provides career services support to meet the individual needs of veterans. Services provided include career counseling, skills assessment, resume support, job search assistance, interviewing techniques, and workforce training programs.

Provides short, non-credit programs focused on helping unemployed, underemployed, and career changing individuals enter manufacturing careers (Welding, CNC/Machining, Industrial Maintenance Technician, BAS, HVAC etc.). Students who enter the programs do not need a high school diploma and the course fees are often entirely or partially covered by grants, scholarships and other funding sources. JCC Career Services will also support these students in their efforts to find a job. At the end of several programs, a workshop is held that leads students through resume building and interview skills. Workforce Development invites local manufacturing companies to interview students on campus at the end of some of the programs (welding, machining and industrial maintenance). Students have access to JCC Career Services for a year after the completion of their program.

Provides emergency intervention for food, and shelter. Provides access to telephones and internet to assist job and housing searches and to arrange for medical appointments. Coordinates financial assistance for emergency needs with local financial institutions and advocates for families and individuals to receive services.

Provides adult and continuing education programs including basic educational services, high school equivalency preparation, and job readiness training.

Provides Information and Referral. Offers a wide range of programs which may include book discussions, senior citizen's advocacy, exercise classes, bus trips, lectures, driving courses.

Provides young people with hands-on experience and the opportunity to explore future career choices. Participants will partake in career and financial classes and have the opportunity to meet professionals from a number of career fields.

Assists youth and adults to succeed in the workforce by encouraging self-sufficiency, familiarizing them with the world of work, facilitating the creation of job opportunities, and providing services related to these activities. Vocational rehabilitation provides HSED (formerly GED), career readiness workshops, vocational and classroom training, construction technology program, and work experience services for members of the Seneca Nation of Indians and other federally recognized Nations residing 20 miles of all Seneca Nation territories who have a documented disability. Tribal 477 provides HSED (formerly GED), training, career readiness workshops, vocational and classroom training, construction technology program, and work experience services for members of the Seneca Nation of Indians and other federally recognized Nations (and children of an enrolled Seneca father) residing 25 miles of the Cattaraugus, Allegany and Oil Springs territories.

Provides a wide range of services and state of the art equipment that is used to help customers fit into the future workforce. Offers career counseling, training and assessments to guide individuals in the path to attain their career goals through workshops such as resume writing, interview skills, job training, computers, and more. Also online job search resources, including an orientation three times a week.

Offers programs and services which focus on the interests and needs of adults. There are lectures or workshops on various topics, computer classes, including career counseling. Helps with job assessment, resume preparation, job searches, information on education and training programs.

Provides case management and job placement/training services to participants impacted by the criminal justice system. Assistance includes job readiness, civic restoration support, and access to professional clothing.

Provides employment services to correspond to the age and experience of each client, pre-vocational services to familiarize participants with the working work, related social skills, interview techniques, job search skills, vocational training, visits to businesses. Also provides students with finding summer placement and after school jobs, or full time job placement matching an individual's education and experience to career opportunities.

Provides GED classes and paid work experience for youth ages 14-21.

The Workforce Partnership (TWP) is a consortium of local governments funded by the Federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA). TWP is a component of a network of organizations that focus on both assisting employers in hiring qualified workers and helping job seekers to develop the skills and abilities necessary to secure gainful employment. TWP administers a variety of employment related services under the auspices of the Federal Workforce Investment Act. The Partnership represents the Town of Oyster Bay, Town of North Hempstead and the City of Glen Cove under the Act. If you are a local business, you should know that you are a valued customer of the The Workforce Partnership and that we have a variety of services available to you at no cost. Take a look at the services available under the âServices for Employersâ section of our website. If you are a Job Seeker, the Resource Areas at our two Career Centers are designed primarily to support you in your self-directed job search and specially designed staff are available to assist you. These services are free to you. Information about the available services are available in the âServices for Job Seekersâ section of our website. The Workforce Partnership jointly operates Workforce New York Career Centers in Hicksville and Massapequa. Call for more detailed information.

Provides opportunities for seniors with a limited income to earn money by participating in support services in programs and residential sites for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Provides health insurance coverage to people 65 years of age or older, people who have drawn Social Security benefits on account of disability for at least 24 consecutive months, and insured workers and their dependents. Provides new or replacement social security numbers and/or cards.Pays benefits to disabled workers under Full Retirement Age, and to their dependents, as well as survivors of insured workers - widows or widowers at age 60 years and older, widows/widowers who have entitled children 16 years of age and younger in their care, and widows between ages 50 and 60 meeting disability-related requirement.Makes monthly payments to disabled adults and children who have limited income and resources. Benefits are payable to people ages 65 years and older without disabilities.Connects individuals receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits with free employment services.