Dutchess One Stop

Being Your Best – Work Readiness Course

Laraine Kautz — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:39:21 +0000

Dutchess Community College (DCC) and Dutchess One Stop have partnered together to offer “Being Your Best” to entry level workers 18 years of age or older. In supporting the development of entry level workers, of any age, we are supporting the growth of our local businesses and workforce.

The 5-day program will run from 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. at DCC’s main campus:

May 1
May 8
May 15
May 22 and
May 29

. The course is appropriate for any Dutchess One Stop customer who wants to develop the soft skills most sought out by employers. The 15 hour course is free of charge to Dutchess One Stop customers. After completing the course Dutchess One Stop customers may sign up to take the National Readiness Credential through our office and also free of charge.

Pre-registration is required. Visit www.dutchessonestop.org/calendar and select Being Your Best from the dropdown menu to reserve your spot.

2012 Summer Youth Employment Program

Laraine Kautz — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:42:30 +0000

Notice is hereby given that the Dutchess County Workforce Investment Board (DCWIB) is soliciting competitive proposals to provide employment opportunities and soft skills training to local youth for the 2012 Summer Employment Program. The proposed timeline for this process is as follows:

RFP Release Date: 04/10/12
Bidders Conference: 04/19/12, 2:30 p.m. at DCWIB
Proposal Due Date: 05/10/12, 12:00 Noon at DCWIB
RFP Review Date: 05/21/12, 2:00 p.m. at DCWIB
Award Announcements: Friday, 05/25/12

RFP Cover page
Employment RFP		On-the-Job Training RFP
Employment Budget		On-the-Job Training Budget

Community Resources Available to Job Seekers

Laraine Kautz — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:13:49 +0000

Did you know that our public library system is another great place to conduct your job search activities?

Adriance Memorial Library’s Public Computer Center offers computer workshops as well help with completing online job applications. The New York State Library also offers Job Now, a free online job coaching which is accessible through the Poughkeepsie Library’s website.

Adriance Memorial Library is located at 93 Market Street. The services are free but may require pre-registration and library membership (which is also free).

One-on-One Resume Writing Available

Laraine Kautz — Fri, 13 May 2011 16:12:21 +0000

Dutchess One Stop customers can now work one-on-one with a Resume Writer. Appointments* are being set up for 30 minute intervals one afternoon a week. Customers should bring a typed or written copy (on paper) of their employment, education and skills history.

*This is a resume writing service only, this time is not for critiques.

Email us for information or to sign up and put “Resume Writing Inquiry” in the subject line.

Help Wanted, Tools for Tough Times

Laraine Kautz — Fri, 13 May 2011 16:09:17 +0000

“Help Wanted” (helpwantedinteractive.org) is a multimedia project that addresses the current economic crisis that dramatically affects families across New York State. In cooperation with government, media and non-profit organizations, “Help Wanted” features a 26-episode television series along with a web portal that connects people to community and online resources. With community partner assistance, WCNY and WMHT focus on four major areas of concern:

Employment Resources
Job Training
Consumer Protection
Family Finances

Visit http://helpwantedinteractive.org/

Volunteer with the DCWIB

Laraine Kautz — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 03:36:12 +0000

The DCWIB is welcoming applications from executives representing private sector businesses and community not-for-profits, labor and housing and urban development organizations located in Dutchess County who are interested in serving the workforce investment area by participating on the Board.