Workforce B.E.A.T.
Business, Employment and Training
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November 12th
OneWorkSource is keeping YOU up-to-date with
Workforce B.E.A.T.
Updates for Clinton, Essex, Franklin, and Hamilton Counties.
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TODAY'S NEWSLETTER
- Covid-19 Guidelines for Restaurants, Bars, Gyms, and Gatherings
- Job Openings in Essex County
- Webinars for Educators
- Manufacturing Day
- Workforce Development Institute (WDI) Apprenticeship Partnerships
- Getting New Yorkers Back to Work
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GUIDELINES FOR RESTAURANTS, BARS, GYMS & PRIVATE GATHERINGS
- Restaurants and bars licensed by the State Liquor Authority will be ordered to close at 10 p.m. daily beginning Friday, though they can operate for curbside pickup past that time.
- Gyms will also be forced to close at 10pm daily.
- The state will also crack down on people congregating inside ahead of the holiday season, banning gatherings of more than 10 people in a private residence.
These statewide rules will be in effect tomorrow, November 13th at 10pm
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JOB OPENINGS
Essex County
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Seasonal Personal Vehicle Package Driver
United Parcel Service
About the role:
- Lift, lower and carry packages up to 70 pounds
- Full time, opportunity to work eight hours, Monday-Friday
- Saturday and holiday work may be available/required
City Carrier Assistant (CCA)
United States Postal Service
About the role:
- Assisting the Activities Director with the planning and implementation of the activities programing
- Assisting the residents with participation in social, physical, cognitive, spiritual activities for their comfort, stimulation, recreation, and well-being
- Maintains accordance with DOH regulations and Community standards and as directed by supervisor
Part Time Production Worker
Mountain Lake Services
About the role:
Mineville has part time production worker positions available, up to 35 hours per week. Responsibilities include: ability to set up/adjust and operate woodworking machines while ensuring quality standards are met. The applicant must have the ability to work in a fast pace environment. Must be motivated, reliable and able to lift 50 pounds.
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Calling all Educators
WEBINAR
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NYSUT - A Union of Professionals is hosting a 2-part webinar series, “Teaching in Blended & Hybrid Models."
Register for future sessions here
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MANUFACTURING DAY
Inspiring the Next Generation of Manufacturers
ABOUT NCMFG DAY
North Country Manufacturing (NCMFG) Day is a celebration of
modern manufacturing, created to give students a better
understanding of the exciting career opportunities available right here in our own backyard.
HANDS-ON, MINDS-ON CAREERS
Whether students are interested in production, design, engineering, or even the business side of the industry, manufacturing offers many diverse career opportunities across all levels of education. Depending on what kind of manufacturing career students are interested in, the skills they’ll need can be acquired with a 2 or 4 year college degree, an industry certification, or through on-the-job advancement pathways. Explore manufacturing careers.
300 MANUFACTURING JOB OPENINGS IN THE CHAMPLAIN VALLEY
Modern manufacturing is technologically advanced, with ample use of automation, 3-D printing, Robots, and screen technology. Through 2028, 4.6 million industry jobs will need to be filled, and 2.4 million are expected to go unfilled due to the skills gap.
PAY & BENEFITS
The average salary of manufacturing workers with a secondary education is $77,000. 86% of entry level roles in the North Country start above $13.00/hour, $1.20 more than the current NYS minimum wage. 90% of manufacturing workers have benefits such as health insurance, PTO, and retirement. The majority of these roles are considered essential, providing valuable job security.
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SUPPORT OF A UNION-COMMUNITY COLLEGE PARTNERSHIP IS A WIN-WIN
With support from WDI, Clinton Community College (CCC) in Plattsburgh recently completed the addition of a new degree program that forges a partnership with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union (IBEW) Local 910. The partnership makes it easier for CCC students to enter the IBEW, and for IBEW journeyworkers to complete an associates degree.
The Industrial/Commercial Electrician Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) is a 60-credit program that features hands-on training and mirrors a more traditional apprenticeship program. Traditional community college students who complete the AOS degree at CCC will be prepared for and earn extra points towards their IBEW entrance applications. In addition, IBEW members who successfully achieve the 8,000 hours of training required to become a journeyworker will start the AOS degree program with 51 credits, leaving them with just 9 credits (or three classes) to complete their AOS degree. In order to make this degree program accessible, the three required courses had to be made available in an online format. With backing from WDI, Clinton Community College was able to complete the conversion of these courses to an online format, thereby making all three courses available from anywhere within the North Country (or beyond).
The IBEW Local 910 Training Director stated, “Colleges and apprenticeships working together like this will help build the future of skilled labor.”
Enrollment for the degree program began in Fall 2019. This degree program and partnership is a model for other community colleges and unions. Both entrance points—either via the college or the IBEW—sets an individual up for a career pathway and multiple credentials.
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STABILIZE THE ECONOMY AND GET
NEW YORKERS' BACK TO WORK
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INCREASE ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITY ACROSS NEW YORK
In an effort to close the opportunity gap across New York, the state will need to significantly increase access to high quality education, job training, post secondary and employment opportunities. This unfortunately comes at a time where New York is facing severe budget constraints. Therefore to achieve these goals, New York must maximize the existing federal funding; address areas inhibiting access and wage growth; and knit together systems supporting the most vulnerable New Yorkers and business community.
ACTION BY 2021: Redirect $20 million in federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Governor’s discretionary and Rapid Response Funding to increase the availability of “work supports” under existing federal- and state-funded programs to address childcare, transportation, housing, food security, and technology needs of working New Yorkers.
The Governor should redirect existing federal and state funding to expand access to “work supports” for low income and unemployed New Yorkers. In California, the Governor directed $10 million of federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act discretionary funding to Local Workforce Development Boards to provide childcare, housing, and utility assistance, and transportation costs, to under served populations, particularly English Language Learners. California additionally redirected $7.8 million of federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Rapid Response funding, through Local Workforce Boards to local service providers, to help workers and businesses in industries most impacted by COVID-19 including entertainment, hospitality, travel and leisure. In addition to job matching services, these funds were used to defray the cost of child care, utility assistance, rent, clothes, and transportation/fuel costs. We encourage the Governor to utilize the State’s authority under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, as well as other federal and state funding streams to redirect $20 million to expand access to work supports for New Yorkers.
ACTION BY 2021: Maximize the federal 50/50 match and shift the SNAP Employment and Training Venture program to a cost-reimbursement structure to increase the number of New Yorkers served.
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