WERC's programming offers a wide variety of topics and skills for the job seeker
Career Strategies and Job-Readiness Skills- Intake and assessment of skills, interests, obstacles and opportunities
- Career exploration
- Résumé development and preparation
- Cover letter, thank you letter and other contact correspondence
- Presenting a professional image
- Interview preparation
- Understanding employer expectations, work cultures and diversity in the workplace
- Navigation of the Civil Service system and its exams
- Job retention and advancement strategies
- Development of an employment plan that will result in a strong career path
- Both group classes and one-on-one assistance are provided for the use of various software.
- Microsoft Office classes are available in WORD, Excel, PowerPoint, and other applications required for various employment opportunities.
- Keyboarding software is available to develop speed and accuracy.
- The Center has a 12-station computer lab that is available for individual participant use when not being used for group trainings.
- Internet connection is available at all stations, and instruction on its proper usage is provided.
- 10 laptop computers are used to facilitate off-site training in any of the tri-county area served.
- Clients are taught how to work through on-line job applications; post résumés on the web, and attach résumés to an on-line application or letter.
- All staff is trained to provide assistance to program participants in searching for appropriate employment opportunities.
- Numerous employers provide information on current job openings as they participate in both group trainings or through individual staff contacts at the Center. Many businesses also provide tours of their facilities.
- Clients are taught thorough job search techniques used for various employment venues such as the Internet, newspapers and journals, public flyers, and most importantly through networking .
- Referrals to current employment opportunities are provided.
- Information on money management, credit issues, and budgets
- Workshops on nutrition and family health
- Skills for conflict resolution - personal and professional
- Customer service skills development
- Balancing family and home when you return to work
- Job-specific topics as requested by specific employers
- Understanding and valuing diversity in the workplace
- Working in a multi-generational environment
- Many more upon request
Simply call (315) 793-9700 for an appointment!
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e-mail WERC
Eligibility for Services
As a not-for-profit, our primary services are funded through various grants from government, business, agency or individual sources. We also conduct fundraising projects to assist in maintaining our programs. Donations enable us to serve individuals who may not meet the eligibility criteria of a current funder.
Eligibility for services is very broad, but still dependent upon the funding for any given year or period.
To be served through our primary resources, one would need to be what is legislatively defined as a "displaced homemaker" - that is someone who was dependent upon another (person or social service program) for her/his primary income; someone who has been in the role of a homemaker or caretaker; and someone who has lost or is at risk of losing that source of income. That may be the result of several things: death, divorce or separation from that provider; loss of public assistance benefits; loss of provider’s employment (or significant reduction of wages); or disability of the provider.
A general job seeker who does not meet this criteria and is looking for employment may be referred to a local Working Solutions One Stop Service Center, or another employment service that can better meet their individual needs.
We recommend that anyone interested in acquiring services from WERC, first call for an appointment for an intake (interview). At this time we will determine how to best assist you in finding a job.
Please call 793-9700 to schedule an appointment.