Chenango-Delaware-Otsego Workforce Development Blog

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72867501103521639642011-11-04T10:27:46.511-07:00Chenango-Delaware-Otsego Workforce Development BlogThe Official Career Development Source for Employment, Training and Recruitment issues for Business and Individuals in Chenango, Delaware and Otsego Counties of New York State.Kevin, Alan, ....http://www.blogger.com/profile/11471149752617650184noreply@blogger.comBlogger201100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286750110352163964.post-34466998486517394112011-11-04T10:22:00.000-07:002011-11-04T10:27:46.543-07:00FUNDING: Advanced Manufacturing Training for Incumbent Workers

The Chemung Schuyler Steuben Workforce New York (CSS WF NY) on behalf of the Southern Tier of New York 13-N (STNY 13-N) Partnership, is requesting proposals for Advanced Manufacturing Training for Incumbent Workers. Please go to www.csswfny.com to view/print the proposal. The purpose is for advanced manufacturing employers to train their existing workforce in short-term training initiatives that

Kevin, Alan, ....http://www.blogger.com/profile/11471149752617650184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286750110352163964.post-36262125165280654702011-08-30T06:37:00.000-07:002011-08-30T06:41:55.192-07:00NYSERDA is offering On-The-Job Training (OJT) Funding

NYSERDA is offering On-The-Job Training (OJT) Funding for candidates hired to fill new job openings. On-the-Job Training (OJT) funding is available for new workers to develop job skills related to their occupation. For the new hire, the desired candidate may begin his or her employment at any time after the date of the award letter is issued to the business. To be eligible to apply for funding

Kevin, Alan, ....http://www.blogger.com/profile/11471149752617650184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286750110352163964.post-22187875247419316272011-07-14T13:52:00.000-07:002011-07-14T13:56:37.851-07:00New Hire Reporting Law

As of this Friday (July 15, 2011), all New York state employers will have to report their newly hired or rehired employees’ information to the Department of Taxation and Finance. The New Hire Reporting Law is an attempt to move people off NY state-funded health insurance programs that should not be on them. Under the provisions of the law, employers must report an employee’s name, address and

Kevin, Alan, ....http://www.blogger.com/profile/11471149752617650184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286750110352163964.post-10769457172819304282011-06-24T11:11:00.000-07:002011-06-24T11:15:50.953-07:00A QR code is a square 2-D barcode that can be scanned by a smart phone’s camera that generates an immediate action

A QR code is a square 2-D barcode that can be scanned by a smart phone’s camera that generates an immediate action. Based on the type of code it contains, it might direct the viewer to a website, display a custom text message, and deliver a vCard or more. LinkedIn page – direct the reader to your personal LinkedIn page to provide more detail and depth to your professional background. It would be

Kevin, Alan, ....http://www.blogger.com/profile/11471149752617650184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286750110352163964.post-34098336479927832872011-04-29T10:44:00.000-07:002011-04-29T11:02:44.494-07:00Internships Can Benefit Businesses and Students

Unpaid summer internships can benefit businesses and students, but only if all parties follow the rules.Jay Zweig, partner and chairman of the employment group in the Phoenix office of global law firm Bryan Cave, is an expert on the Department of Labor’s rules governing unpaid internships.Here are his tips on how businesses can avoid legal problems when engaging a student for such positions:•

Kevin, Alan, ....http://www.blogger.com/profile/11471149752617650184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286750110352163964.post-53561987561240474822011-04-05T11:52:00.000-07:002011-04-05T11:54:51.707-07:00Wage Theft Prevention Act

CHANGES IN THE LABOR LAW - Wage Theft Prevention Act (WTPA) Notice of Rates of Pay and Regular Payday Effective April 9, 2011 Section 195.1 of the Labor Law, requires all employers, other than governmental agencies, to give employees at the time of hire (before work is performed) and on or before February 1st of each year, notice of the following: 1 - the employee’s rate or rates of pay 2 - the

Kevin, Alan, ....http://www.blogger.com/profile/11471149752617650184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286750110352163964.post-86987190129605047632009-05-14T14:26:00.000-07:002009-05-14T14:28:23.009-07:00Think Training - It’s Your Path to the Future

Column is by Kevin Price, Executive Director of Chenango-Delaware-Otsego Workforce.Of late, every time the topic of the economy and the job market arises, I feel like the weatherman forecasting a high of 32 degrees and thunderstorms, when what everyone really wants to hear is sunny, clear skies and 80 degrees. In the workforce development business (employment and training services), those of us

Kevin, Alan, ....http://www.blogger.com/profile/11471149752617650184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286750110352163964.post-22217608776486033722008-12-26T11:07:00.000-08:002008-12-26T11:08:49.062-08:00Shared Work Program – The Layoff Alternative

Shared Work Program – The Layoff AlternativeBy John Hausler, Associate Unemployment Insurance Review ExaminerNew York State Department of LaborMaybe your company’s sales are down. Maybe your firm just lost a big contract. Whatever the reason, your company is facing some tough economic times. You know the situation is temporary. But you can’t afford to keep the employees you value on payroll at

Kevin, Alan, ....http://www.blogger.com/profile/11471149752617650184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286750110352163964.post-19783333811485986812008-12-18T08:49:00.000-08:002008-12-18T09:02:17.156-08:00Article 23-A of the N.Y. Correction Law

INFORMATION FROM COMMERCIAL INVESTIGATIONS LLCRecently, New York State passed two laws designed to encourage employment of individuals with prior criminal convictions. The first law imposes new notice requirements on employers requesting criminal background checks. The second law provides additional protection for employers against negligent hire and retention claims. Legal Background - NewYork

Kevin, Alan, ....http://www.blogger.com/profile/11471149752617650184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286750110352163964.post-4725569445644825272008-11-26T12:51:00.000-08:002008-11-26T12:53:34.868-08:00CDO Workforce Training Funding Available-

The Workforce Investment Board of Chenango-Delaware-Otsego (CDO) Counties has made available Federal funds for businesses in the CDO area to address demands for skilled workers and upgrade the skills of their employees earning between $7.50 and $30.00 per hour. Organizations may request up to $10,000 for training that can be completed in one-year or less. Employed Worker Training grants will

Kevin, Alan, ....http://www.blogger.com/profile/11471149752617650184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286750110352163964.post-8742713067004602022008-09-16T12:50:00.000-07:002008-09-16T12:57:51.939-07:00Internships, work experience sites, business tours and presenters needed!!

September 15, 2008Dear Friends:Internships, work experience sites, business tours and presenters needed!!As you are aware, CDO Workforce continues to be a strong advocate for school to work connections, and a leader in developing and supporting a variety of initiatives as part of our broader workforce development mission. Over the years we have been involved in a variety of school to work

Kevin, Alan, ....http://www.blogger.com/profile/11471149752617650184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286750110352163964.post-57711527483025012202008-09-08T14:15:00.000-07:002008-09-08T14:20:21.732-07:00"we are the world's largest manufacturer and will continue to be ....."

"Contrary to what we have come to believe," said James Womack, chairman of the Lean Enterprise Institute, a Cambridge, Mass., educational institution, "we are the world's largest manufacturer and will continue to be because of a combination of the dollar going down and rising transport costs."Manufacturing output has increased 11 percent in the last year. U.S. exports of manufactured goods are

Kevin, Alan, ....http://www.blogger.com/profile/11471149752617650184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286750110352163964.post-51002702910580073122008-09-04T06:32:00.000-07:002008-09-04T07:16:03.710-07:00Young Professionals Organization

The Chenango-Delaware-Otsego area now has a voice for Young Professionals in the form of the Tri-County Young Professionals (TCYP). The group founded in 2007, now just one year old, was formed by a number of highly energetic individuals in response to the growing need for an organization which spoke to specific needs of young professionals and concern over the regions brain drain problem.TCYP is

Kevin, Alan, ....http://www.blogger.com/profile/11471149752617650184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286750110352163964.post-79213362201556230442008-08-21T13:57:00.000-07:002008-08-21T14:21:39.148-07:00Career Voyages Career Exploration and Development website

It’s a big world out there. With so many options, how can anyone be sure they are choosing the right career? Career Voyages can serve as your Road Map to: Occupations that are in-demand nationally and within your state, as well as emerging occupations, and high growth industries such as biotechnology, nanotechnology, health care and transportation. Detailed occupation reports including wages,

Kevin, Alan, ....http://www.blogger.com/profile/11471149752617650184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286750110352163964.post-31103624859648262332008-08-20T12:36:00.000-07:002008-08-21T14:20:32.215-07:00Career Zone

CareerZone is a free, career exploration and planning system designed especially for New York State students. The CareerZone website brings together multiple sources of career and labor market information to make career exploration and planning for the future a little easier. The CareerZone system is a product of the New York State Department of Labor and is currently hosted by AT&T.The

Kevin, Alan, ....http://www.blogger.com/profile/11471149752617650184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286750110352163964.post-84165153172144476672008-08-20T07:07:00.000-07:002008-08-20T07:10:27.114-07:00Summary of Guidelines Regarding the Rights of Nursing Mothers to Express Breast Milk in the Work Place

Summary of Guidelines Regarding the Rights of Nursing Mothers to Express Breast Milk in the Work PlaceSection 206-c of the New York State Labor Law provides as follows: - For the full guidelines of Section 206-c, "Rights of Nursing Mothers to Express Breast Milk in the Work Place" please e-mail request to alan.sessions@labor.state.ny.usRight of Nursing Mothers to Express Breast Milk.An employer

Kevin, Alan, ....http://www.blogger.com/profile/11471149752617650184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286750110352163964.post-68126045941003143622008-08-20T06:11:00.000-07:002008-08-20T06:52:19.727-07:00Summary of Guidelines for Implementation of Employee Blood Donation Leave

(For the full guidelines for Section 202-j Implementation of Employee Blood Donation Leave please e-mail your request to alan.sessions@labor.state.ny.us )Summary - Section 202-j of the Labor Law mandates that employers provide leave time to employees for the purpose of donating blood. As the entity responsible for the administration of this provision of law, the Department of Labor hereby

Kevin, Alan, ....http://www.blogger.com/profile/11471149752617650184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286750110352163964.post-61336059765551895282008-08-12T07:40:00.000-07:002008-09-04T05:33:39.792-07:00New Warn Bill Sign on August 5, 2008

NYS WARN bill (Chapter 475 of the laws of 2008) was signed into law on August 5 and will take effect within 180 days of that date. General information about the NYS WARN bill:The federal WARN Act provides protection to workers, their families and communities by requiring employers with 100 or more employees (excluding part-time workers) to provide notification to workers at least 60 calendar days

Kevin, Alan, ....http://www.blogger.com/profile/11471149752617650184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286750110352163964.post-14544531608921817542008-08-06T08:38:00.000-07:002008-08-06T08:55:32.757-07:00Would You Like Assistance With Your Job Search?

Would You Like Assistance With Your Job Search? Contact any of our Career Centers!!CDO Workforce New York Career Centers12 Dietz Street, Oneonta, NY 13820, Phone: 607-432-48001 O'Hara Drive, Norwich, NY 13815, Phone: 607-334-2201Sidney Civic Center, 21 Liberty St., Sidney, NY 13838, Phone: 607-561-75501 Gallant Ave., Suite 1, Delhi, NY 13753, Phone: 607-746-7477TOLL FREE PHONE NUMBER: 1-800-638-

Kevin, Alan, ....http://www.blogger.com/profile/11471149752617650184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286750110352163964.post-66807206420966536052008-08-04T18:43:00.000-07:002010-09-02T08:06:31.870-07:00Jobs Central

Americas Job Exchange www.laborny.jobsNew York Businesses - by registering at the New York Job Bank: www.laborny.jobs you can give your job openings nationwide exposure. You can also set up automated searches to help locate qualified candidates, keep track of resumes you are interested in, and access statistics on how many people are looking at your jobs. Search for potential employees nationwide

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