Services For Businesses
"Job training empowers people to realize their dreams and improve their lives!"
~ Sylvia Matthews Burwell ~
How Can We Assist in Fulfilling Your Business's Needs?
Access resources to enhance your staff's skills and efficiency and find ways to double your training budget.
Business Services Contact
Ray Naylor
Business Services Partner
Chemung Schuyler Steuben
Workforce New York
O: 607-937-8337
C: 607-368-8704
E: Ray.naylor@csswfny.com
CSS Workforce NY aids employers in locating and retaining skilled, quality employees essential for business operations and supports individuals in acquiring the skills needed for employment.
Discover the opinions of businesses regarding CSS Workforce NY!
"Thank you! This is a huge help to provide critical training needed for our company to continue to move forward." - Jabil
The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) is partnering with Local Workforce Development Boards (LWDBs) to provide $4M in New York Power Authority (NYPA) State funding for the OJET RETI. This funding can be used for:
Up-skill or re-skilling of workers from fossil fuel to clean energy positions
Up-skill or re-skilling of residential workers in:
- Weatherization
- Building Performance
- Retrofitting
For more information, please contact Ray Naylor at:
Ray.naylor@csswfny.com or call 607-368-8704
Training Funding:
This program offers businesses the chance to enhance the skills of their employees and to subsidize a part of the training costs. Eligible employees may receive reimbursement for up to 50% of their training expenses.
For detailed instructions and access to application forms, businesses requesting Customized Training Funding can refer to the links provided below.
Summary of Needs Request Template
This program offers businesses the chance to enhance an individual employee's skills or to support a new hire's skill development, while compensating for a portion of the wages during the designated training period. As a result, businesses may receive reimbursement for up to 50% of the pay rate of each employee in training, with a maximum of $2,500.00 per contract.
For detailed instructions and access to application forms, businesses requesting OJT funding, can refer to the links provided below.
Talent Attraction and Recruitment:
- Free job posting is available in the New York State Department of Labor Job Bank under the Hot Jobs Link. See more information below under Hot Jobs
- Opportunities abound for recruiting job seekers via our four American Job Centers, Virtual 'Meet the Employer' events, and Drive-Thru Job Fairs.
- Grants are available to support the initial training costs for your "new hire" through On-the-Job Training (OJT).
- Wage Analysis: How Do Your Earnings Compare with Regional Averages?
HR Resources:
- Support services for businesses that "right size" focusses on strategically downsizing while preserving employee morale and minimizing future unemployment insurance obligations.
- Labor Market Information: A Retrospective and Forecast of Labor Data
- Information on Tax Incentives: Employment-based tax credits designed to reduce federal and state tax liabilities.
Hot Jobs
Hot Jobs is a complimentary online tool designed for employers' recruitment needs. If you lack the time, funds, or personnel, allow us to upload your vacancies to National & State Job Banks and disseminate them via the most popular social media platforms. It's simple: spend just a few minutes to provide your job details and let us work for you! You can directly copy and paste your job description into our form. Complete the Hot Jobs form on our website. If your position is already listed on the NY State Job Bank and you're looking to expand your reach, leverage our social media presence. Our followers will view and potentially share your job posting.
Please ensure your job is listed on the job bank prior to requesting social media promotion. Subsequently, you may reach out to us to have your job(s) featured on our social media channels.
Priority of Service for Veterans - A low-income veteran or the eligible spouse of a veteran is granted priority for all system services. For more information, please consult the Priority of Service Policy on the Training Services page.
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