Workforce Development & COVID-19 – Today’s Update

OneWorkSource is working hard to keep you updated d aily regarding COVID-19. Check out our website for our daily newsletters and other information to stay informed. Stay healthy and happy Friday!

April 17, 2020

Small-business loan program just hit its $350 billion cap and is now out of money The emergency fund offered a lifeline to small businesses that have been shuttered or forced to lay off or furlough employees because of the coronavirus. Read more HERE

YOU'RE INVITED TELE-TOWN HALL, FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST HON. KATHY HOCHUL LT. GOVERNOR, STATE OF NEW YORK WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 - 2:00PM The North Country Chamber of Commerce is hosting a conversation with Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul on April 22nd at 2:00pm. Hear an update and answers to questions regarding the state's response to COVID-19 and plans for economic recovery.   Register and ask your questions today by clicking HERE

Week of Caring Starting Monday, April 20 to Saturday, April 25, 2020 Click here to see the flyer

Coffee Talk: Join Chamber CEO, Garry Douglas, and Exec. VP, Jody Parks, for COFFEE TALK – a virtual networking opportunity .   Each session will be capped at 12 attendees and will last only 30 minutes. Registration is first-come-first-served, so register today!   More Coffee Talk sessions will be scheduled as time permits. Register here

Scams and Fraud Schemes: Be on the lookout for grant fraud, loan fraud, and phishing.  Read more HERE

**Unemployment Insurance**

Filing for Unemployment Insurance Extended telephone filing hours as follows: Monday through Thursday, 8am to 7:30pm. Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm. Saturday, 7:30am to 8:00pm. Click HERE for the link to our website Click on Covid-19 Workforce Resources Unemployment Insurance Information

Governor Cuomo issues a daily update on COVID-19 , including policy updates, resources, and ways you can help. Sign up here for the latest COVID-19 updates from New York State.