Workforce Development & COVID-19 – Today’s Update

Although closed to the public, the OneWorkSource Centers continue to work on behalf of our customers and businesses. As such we are planning to share important workforce-related information. We encourage you to share the information included in what will be regular e-newsletter.   Stay healthy!

March 25, 2020

Job Openings for Essential Businesses

New job orders listed on the NYS Job Bank for the North Country on 3/24. Details on positions can be found by visiting the NYS Job Bank ETS Jobs has new position listings everyday. Click HERE for the link to see those positions ETS also has a live chat feature on their website by clicking this LINK  where people can contact us for the most up to date info!

COVID-19 Questions for Adirondack Health and the Chamber The Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is working with Adirondack Health to host an online "Question and Answer" session regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. This session will focus on the public health questions regarding COVID-19, available resources for businesses and the community, and the most recent updates regarding emergency measures and government support. We invite you to submit your questions in advance of the session so that we can best utilize our time together. Please include your email as we will respond to questions directly that we can not get to during the live session.

This session will focus on the public health questions regarding COVID-19, available resources for businesses and the community, and the most recent updates regarding emergency measures and government support. Submit questions in advance of the March 27 session online HERE DETAILS: The session will take place from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. that day.  Join through Zoom Conferencing with the meeting ID: 789 413 648, or by calling 1-929-205-6099 and using meeting ID: 789 413 648.

The  Plattsburgh   /  Malone  YMCA is proud to announce that they are ready to roll out an emergency childcare program for essential personnel starting immediately.   The "School’s Out Club" will operate Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm and will be able to serve 64 children in Plattsburgh and 24 children in Malone. These numbers are a starting point; as the need grows so will the program. There is also availability for the youngest children ages 0-3 years at our Bright Beginnings Child Care Center.

Register 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