Job Training
A job seeker that comes through the doors of Employment & Training can anticipate assistance from a Career Advisor in entering, re-entering, or advancing in the labor market. Together you will develop an Employment Plan that will enable you to set realistic and attainable goals. It is our job to help you obtain the skills you need to secure meaningful employment.
Classroom Training
Whether you are currently unemployed, recently laid off, or are working,
you may need further vocational/skills training to meet the ever-changing
labor market needs in Western New York.
Some of the services that we can provide to assist you in pursuing a career are:
- Career assessment including interest, abilities, and literacy testing
- Identification of existing skills and if they can transfer to a new industry
- Resume review and assistance
- Financial assistance to attend short-term (one year or less) vocational skills training at a NYS approved training institution
- Supportive services while attending classes, such as child care and transportation allowances; books/supplies; uniforms and/or tools allowances
- Job placement assistance upon graduation
For more information, call us at (716) 278-8140 to schedule an appointment with a Career Advisor. Appointments are available in Niagara Falls, Lockport, and North Tonawanda.
On-the-Job Training
This training program allows employers to hire motivated workers. You as the new employee will receive the necessary training directly from the employer. Niagara County Employment & Training then reimburses the employer with a percentage of the wages paid during the contracted training period.
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FREE E-Learning Opportunities
The Niagara WorksourceOne One-Stop Center is now offering Free E-Learning to registered Job Seekers through Metrix, a system developed by NY Wired for Education. You can also participate in ProveIt!, an on-line testing program that verifies your existing skills through a series of tests.
Benefits of E-Learning:
- Flexible - you can match your skill level and learn at your own pace
- Convenient - accessible 24/7 from any computer with high speed internet access
- Courses - comprehensive and up to date
E-Learning will help you:
- Select a "target occupation"
- Assess your own knowledge of skills needed for this occupation
- Select courses to help you "fill the gaps" and acquire additional skills
- Test yourself on your skills
- Prepare for job interviews and/or promotional opportunities by updating your skills
Sample Course Offerings:
- Desktop courses - Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels of Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Quicken, Netscape, and others
- IT Professional - Software Development, Operating Systems/Server Technology, Network Technology, Enterprise DataWeb Design, and more
- Business Skills - A wide variety including Communication, Sales and Marketing, Team Building, and Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification exam preparation
- Health Industry Courses - Patient Education, Nurse Education, Home Health, and Dental Health Team
- ProveIt! with over 800 validated assessments used by organizations in the hiring and retention decision-making process. Test yourself on any topic to refresh your knowledge, prepare for an interview, or provide "proof" of your skill level.
How to Participate:
- REGISTER at the One-Stop Center
- SPEAK with staff and complete a short assessment of your employment goals
- GET ASSIGNED a user name and password to use the system
- BEGIN using the system. License is valid for
90 days! Computers are available at the One-Stop Center if you do not
have a home computer.
Attention Management Professionals
Professional Opportunity Developers (POD)
Group
FREE service for management professionals. Meet in a group setting with other
job seekers who recently held mid- to upper-level management positions, had
a hand in their company's hiring process, and earned an annual salary of
at least $35,000. Help each other network, develop new contacts and leads,
and learn today's strategies for success in gaining employment.
Attention Seniors
The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) serves individuals
with low incomes who are 55 years old or older and have
limited employment prospects. Let us help you make the connections you need
and start your job search today.
Some of the services SCSEP may provide are:
- Preparing for job interviews
- Resume preparation
- How to search for the RIGHT job for YOU
- Training opportunities for TODAY'S jobs
- Temporary subsidized training opportunity with a community service agency to help you sharpen your skills and keep your work history current.
