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November 5th newsletter for your workforce development updates

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Stay healthy!

WEBINARS

The North Country Chamber of Commerce, will be holding two virtual webinars about health insurance, as well as, dental and vision plans available to individuals and groups.

Lisa Bedard Dupee, Director of Health Insurance Services at the North Country Chamber of Commerce, who will explain your options, answer questions and explain coverage changes.

Hamilton County Webinar:

· Date: November 16th

· Time: 10am

· Register Here

Essex and Franklin Counties Webinar:

· Date: November 17th

· Time: 10am

· Register Here

Registration is free

REBUILD, RETHINK, AND REFORM NEW YORK

STATE’S EDUCATIONAL, POSTSECONDARY

AND EMPLOYMENT PATHWAYS AND

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT APPROACH

IMMEDIATE ACTIONS Stabilize New York’s Economy by 2021

»Dedicate $1 million in federal Workforce Innovation and

Opportunity Act Administrative funding to adequately staff the NYS Office of Workforce Development.

» Reinvent the role of the State Workforce Board to

establish a compelling statewide vision anchored

in equity and opportunity for New Yorkers. Develop

dynamic performance goals to accurately measure

progress as New Yorkers reconnect to skills, work and

economic mobility.

» Require coordination between Empire State Development

and the NYS Department of Labor, to develop metrics

that communicate the mix of employment opportunities

regionally, including but not limited to: number of

full- and part-time jobs, job retention, wages and wage

growth over time, economic mobility and employer

investment in worker upskilling, and variation by

industries.

» Allow for 10% of contract funding to be attributed

to administrative expenses for workforce program

contracts, enabling workforce entities to adequately

staff programs to meet the needs of the business

community and New Yorkers.

» Utilize existing resources to establish an economic development incentive administered by Empire State Development to recruit, expand and retain quality jobs and certify businesses that participate.

» Be a national leader for workforce data by investing $10 million of federal Wagner Peyser funding for an integrated data system that enables workforce professionals to effectively share and manage programs and performance.

» Annually invest $1 million of federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act State Set Aside funding in front-line staff professional development provided by effective local providers.

» Invest $10 million annually through Empire State Development in a multi-year talent attraction and retention strategy to showcase New York’s regional career pathways via “I Love New York Jobs” as a tool to recruit, retain and expand New York’s talent pipeline for the business community.

» Explore the development of a consistent revenue source to fund workforce development, job training, and employee retention in New York.

» Explore the issuance of General Obligation Bonds for workforce development to upgrade facilities, technology at community colleges, non-credit programs, and entities such as, BOCES, public libraries, and local one stop career centers to ensure 21st century access to technology and facilities.

JOB OPENING

Agri-Mark/McCadam Cheese

2 Maintenance Mechanics

Chateaugay, NY

Plant Agri-Mark has full-time immediate openings for 2nd and 3rd shift Maintenance Mechanics. A flexible work schedule is required, including rotating weekends, and working scheduled holidays. Mechanical background, excellent troubleshooting skills, ability to maintain equipment, and a strong safety awareness required. Willing to train those with a strong ambition to learn. Must be able to work independently and as a team member.

Position provides 40+ hours per week, paid leave and holidays. Offers a competitive starting wage and excellent benefits including; health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), pension plan, and much more. To apply please email or call Janet Clark at 518-497-6644

Agri-Mark- Chateaugay Plant

Attn: Janet Clark

39 McCadam Lane

Chateaugay, NY 12920

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JCEO will be helping to provide Thanksgiving meals to those in need. Contact JCEO at (518) 561-6310 for more information.

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