Ready4Real & ETS Announce Brand New Technical Skills Training
Press Release
For More Information Contact:
Amber Douglass
518.569.5498
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Ready4Real and ETS Announce Brand New Technical Skills Training
Ready2Create Provides Unprecedented Accessibility and Support
Plattsburgh, NY - 5/18/2021 - Ready4Real and ETS are thrilled to announce the launch of an exciting new skills training program, Ready2Create. The program, funded by New York State’s historic Workforce Development Initiative, will provide an immersive training experience for the industry’s most in-demand technical and work-readiness skills.
Ready2Create will be accessible to a wide range of community members. The new training is breaking down barriers, and providing participants with unprecedented support. Tuition is free to all participants, and support services will be provided to all qualified individuals for rent, child-care, transportation, clothing and more.
The entry-level manufacturing training will give students of all ages the confidence they need to jump-start a rewarding career in this rapidly growing industry.
The 8-week training provides participants with:
●In-demand technical skills
●Credentials including OSHA 10 and National Work Readiness
●Work-Readiness skills including self-assessments, emotional intelligence, stress management, situational judgement, and financial literacy
●Industry and career exploration including state-of-the-art manufacturing tours
●Paid work experience
●Guaranteed job offer upon completion - There are over 200 open positions within the North Country’s manufacturing hub. These jobs are offering some of the highest pay rates we’ve ever seen, great benefits, career growth, and more.
Ready2Create will also be the first program of its kind to utilize the Strand Center For the Arts’ brand-new MakerSpace. The MakerSpace has been funded through New York State and Governor Cuomo’s Downtown Revitalization initiative. Learn more about the MakerSpace and the Strand Center for the Arts at www.strandcenter.org, on Facebook and by telephone at (518)-563-1604.
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Who should enroll in Ready2Create:
●Underemployed individuals
- Working in a job that does not match your skill level
- Working Part-time or under 32 hours per week
- Having sporadic employment or frequent job changes
●Recent graduates and/or those with limited work history
●Individuals who want a change from their job in retail, fast-food or other non-technical position
●Anyone who is unsure of their career trajectory and wants to solidify their spot in the exciting world of manufacturing here in the North Country
Enrollment is now open for the Summer 2021 session at the Strand MakerSpace which starts this July. To register or learn more, visit etsjobs.com/ready2create or contact Cena Abramo via email at [email protected] or phone at 518.593.7723.
“Ready2Create will allow ETS and Ready4Real to continue building strategic talent pipelines to meet the North Country’s business and industry needs.” stated Deb Cleary, CEO of ETS, and Ready4Real Board Member. “The unique support services we will be able to provide participants will help to eliminate any challenges to successfully completing the program. This will allow participants to fully take advantage of our unique curriculum, giving them the confidence, professionalism and communication skills, they need to succeed in their new manufacturing career.”
Ready2Create would not be possible without our funding from the New York State Workforce Development initiative. The initiative supports critical job training and employment opportunities in high-demand industries for nearly 5,000 New Yorkers across the State. Funding and incentives are provided by the Department of Labor, Empire State Development and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority.
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About Ready4Real
Ready4Real is a not-for-profit education program aimed at developing work readiness skills for career and life success started by local staffing agency, ETS. From self-examination through practical skillset training and application, to connecting with some of the area’s top employers, Ready4Real is a one-of-a kind life-changing program. The unique curriculum focuses on work readiness - building confidence, professionalism, communication, and identifying talents and strengths; and uses self-reflection as a process of discovering career pathways. Additionally, once candidates are prepared, R4R administers the National Work Readiness Credential and partners with employers throughout the region to offer valuable work experience. For more information about Ready4Real, visit etsjobs.com/ready4real.
About ETS, Inc.
Since 1982, ETS has been dedicated to supporting their vision of building world-class teams. ETS is a career hub specializing in creative staffing solutions with 3 dedicated divisions – Professional, Industrial and Office/Administrative. Headquartered in Plattsburgh, NY, their “Hi-Tech, Hi-Touch” model puts people first, and aligns their processes, technology and relationships to meet businesses’ needs. For more information about ETS, visit etsjobs.com.
