(Buffalo, New York) –
James Finamore, Executive Director of the Buffalo
and Eire County Workforce Investment Board and
Salvatore LaGreca, Director of the Buffalo and Erie
County Workforce Development Consortium, jointly
announced today that the Buffalo & Eire County
Workforce Development Consortium (WDC) has been
certified as a Workforce New York agency by the New
York State Department of Labor because of the
comprehensive, high-quality workforce preparation
resources and services it provides to local job
seekers and businesses. The WDC oversees the
operation and administration of two full service One
Stop Service Centers located in Buffalo (The Buffalo
Employment and Training Center) and in Orchard Park
(Erie Community College Employment and Training
Center).
“Everything that
entry level, semi-professional, professional and
skilled workers need to find employment, and that
businesses need to find qualified employees and
employee services, is available at our One Stop
Centers,” explained Mr. Finamore. Mr. LaGreca added,
“Our certification-awarded only to agencies that
pass a rigorous process – insures that our clients
receive professional, knowledgeable, and reliable
service.” Workforce New York certification is valid
for 2 years, at which time the agency must reapply.
The professionals
at the One Stop Service Centers tailor a variety of
services to the unique needs of the individual or
company. For job seekers looking for their first
job, or trying to start a new career, these services
include:
Resume preparation
Computerized job search and match tools
Career resource libraries
Work space with state-of-the-art office technology
Job-readiness training opportunities
One Stop Service
Centers also provide valuable services and
information to local businesses so they can remain
competitive and increase employee retention:
Labor market information
Wages and benefits
Funds for training and apprenticeship programs
Labor laws and workplace safety
Tax credits and employer incentives
Financing for business start-ups
Workforce New York is funded through the Workforce Investment Act and overseen by the New York State Department of Labor and the
State Workforce Investment Board.
To utilize the resources and services of the Workforce Development Consortium, stop by the Buffalo Employment and Training Center, 77
Goodell Street, Buffalo, New York 14203 (716/856-5627), or Erie Community
College Employment and Training Center 3176 Abbott Road, Orchard Park, New York
14127 (716/825-2525). You can also visit us at our Web site at (www.worksourceone.com).
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