CSS Workforce New York

About The Emerging Workforce Program


Today is your day!

Your Mountain is waiting,

You're off to Great Places!  so....

Go, get on your way! 

~ Dr. Seuss ~


       Are you ready to move those mountains? 


The mountains are calling! Complete this contact form, and a team member will be in touch to help you with the next steps towards your mountain climbing adventure!

You deserve more.... More opportunities! 

Opportunities like: 

Job Shadowing
Paid & Unpaid Work Opportunities
 Education and/or 
Training Assistance
Adult Mentoring
Leadership Development
Career Planning Assistance
Job Search
Support at Every Step

The CSS Emerging Workforce Program assists both in-school youth (aged 16-21) and out-of-school youth (aged 16-24) living in Chemung, Schuyler, and Steuben counties. It offers information, classes, job training, and placement opportunities to aid them in achieving career success.  What are you waiting for?  Call today and get started!


"You are capable of achieving great things."

Read how the Emerging Workforce program has helped others!  Are you NEXT?

My experience with the youth program through CSS Workforce has been absolutely beneficial to my life. I highly recommend obtaining services from Jaime Talada and Kelly McGowen. They presented me with an opportunity that I will forever be grateful for during the pandemic. At the time, I was struggling to get by, uncertain about the future; working a temporary job that paid minimum wage with no benefits. I was lost. Kelly McGowan and Jaime connected me with LiUNA (Laborers' International Union of North America) Local 785. I was given a stipend to be able to purchase work boots. They even went so far as to get me the necessary tools to start my career as a union laborer. Fantastic customer service and hands down the best workforce out there! They will get you pointed in the right direction. ~ Ixchel 

"Today I can finally say I'm a nurse. lt was a long and challenging journey that took extreme dedication and brain power, and I can say I did it. 18 months ago, before I started this program, I started with nothing in life. I was living with my mom pregnant and caring for my 6-year-otd at the time. So, I found out about Workforce NY's program and have had their support since. For that I will always be grateful to them and their hand they've had in my success. Every time I hit an obstacle; they were there to help me through it. I hope they are a part of my future schooling endeavors because although I put in the work and am so proud, it was them always answering when I was in need." ~ Summer Daugherty, NP 


Contact Us

To discover more about the CSS Workforce New York Youth Program, reach out to our team members listed below. We are ready to help you find opportunities that offer a balance of educational and work experiences. Reach out to us today!


Emerging Workforce Staff:

Kelly McGowan
Emerging Workforce Program Lead
Email: kelly.mcgowan@csswfny.com
Phone: (607) 346-2831 - Text Friendly

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