1. Health Care and Emergency Responders
Guest Speaker: Employee Benefits Security Administration Acting Assistant Secretary Jeanne Klinefelter Wilson
Wednesday, July 1, 2020, 1:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
2. Overview & Impact of New York's Travel Advisory
Join the
North Country Chamber of Commerce
and guest, Jaci Kelleher, of Stafford Owens Law Firm for a discussion on the overview and impacts of the travel advisory brought forward from the Governor's office.
Wednesday, July 1, 1:00 p.m.
3. Electrical Safety for "Unqualified" Non-electrical Workers
Electrical Safety for Non-Electrical Workers includes OSHA 1910 and NFPA 70E electrical safety requirements, and is specifically designed to help workers who are not qualified to do electrical work but might be in the vicinity of live work. We’ll discuss electrical safety topics that can impact them daily, such as frayed extension cords, damaged portable equipment, damp locations, double insulated, GFCIs, ungrounded equipment, over-loaded circuits, how grounding works, power strips, two-pronged plugs and more. In this course we’ll look at real life scenarios and case studies to assist workers in identifying and avoiding electrical hazards. The OSHA requirements contained in this training apply to employees who face a risk of electric shock that is not reduced to a safe level by the electrical installation requirements of §1910.303 through 1910.308.
Wednesday, July 8, 8 a.m.- 12 p.m.
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4. New Rules and Forgiveness Applications
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act, which was signed into law on June 5, 2020, made a number of changes to the PPP including extending the period businesses can utilize funds and receive forgiveness, allowing for a greater portion of the loan to be utilized on non-payroll expenses, and much more.
Join the
North Country Chamber of Commerce
and
SCORE
for a webinar with Jeffrey Boyce, Northeast New York Branch Manager for the U.S. Small Business Administration, that will cover these changes to the program, including the recently released revised forgiveness applications.
Thursday, July 9, 11:00 a.m.
5. Hazards of Electricity NFPA 70E
Each year, electrical dangers in the workplace cause hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries. Hazards of Electricity is the key to saving lives, reducing liability, and avoiding loss due to electrical incidents. This course will target low voltage (<1000Volts AC/DC) systems and circuits that are common in manufacturing ,residential and commercial facilities .This course will supply you with the knowledge and tools to help set up and follow an electrical safety program, as well as help document safety procedures for compliance with OSHA 1910 Subpart S. Whether you're an employer responsible for personnel safety or an employee tasked with identifying and addressing electrical hazards, "Electrical Safe Work Practices", training is vital.
Friday, July 10, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Wellness, Personal Finance, and History sessions planned weekly on Zoom
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Coming of Age During COVID-19 - A Pandemic and Young Adults
COVID-19 has dramatically reshaped the labor market, leaving many young adults, especially the most vulnerable, scrambling to figure out what is next. This episode of The Future Works will feature clips from a panel discussion from the NYATEP Youth Learning Lab on June 4, featuring national experts on youth policy, trauma informed care and vulnerable youth.
Featured speakers include, Kisha Bird, CLASP; Dr. Nina Aledort, NYS Office of Children and Family Services; and Christine Salazar, Puerto Rican Family Institute.
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Higher Education
Low-Risk Outdoor Arts & Entertainment
Low-Risk Indoor Arts & Entertainment
Media Production
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