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21 people are interested
Program Committee Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: CAPITAL DISTRICT WOMENS EMPLOYMENT & RESOURCE CENTER INC
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21 people are interested
Summary: This committee will review, develop, and initiate programs that will help
WERC reach and serve more women who are in need of training and/or professional
development to find employment and achieve success.
Responsibilities:
The committee will work with the WERC staff to:
*Review the current programs, classes and training to determine if further expansion of
programs, or resources are needed. Including: identifying partners and volunteers to
deliver training and/or professional development programs either virtually or eventually
in person.
*As a priority, develop and maintain a computer/laptop loan program to meet the needs
of identified students.
*Explore various options for delivery of the programs current or new to successfully
reach more women. Including, expanding programs onsite and virtually.
*Reach out to the community (organizations that have supported WERC as well as
identifying new organizations) for support, both financial and tangible equipment,
supplies and tech support.
*Develop and expand the Mentorship and Ambassador programs that support current
students and graduates.
*Determine the costs/benefits of current as well as new potential training classes and
programs; collaborate with the Grants Committee to identify sufficient funding.
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About CAPITAL DISTRICT WOMENS EMPLOYMENT & RESOURCE CENTER INC
Location:
175 CENTRAL AVE STE 3, ALBANY, NY 12206, US
Mission Statement
The Capital District Women's Employment and Resource Center, Inc. (WERC) is a not-for-profit organization that works to advance women's success in the workplace by building their economic and personal independence. One of 13 Displaced Homemaker Centers in New York State, since 1988 WERC has provided quality workforce development services to more than 9,000 women, helping them to find or improve their employment through training and support. WERC helps Displaced Homemakers from Albany, Rensselaer, Schenectady and Saratoga counties. These women have lost their primary financial support due to the death, divorce or dislocation of their spouse or other primary support, and need help to transition back to the workplace. Of the 300 women served annually, 54% are at poverty level, 44% have an annual income of less than $10,000 and 10% have no income. Many are ineligible to receive unemployment or social security benefits.
Description
To meet its mission, WERC offers a variety of personalized trainings to women, from individual support to multi-day trainings. A major component of WERC's services is a 12-day training at its Albany Training Center that covers the following topics: typing, Microsoft Office, strategic use of the Internet to find and research companies, resumes, and interviewing. Participants also meet employers who visit the class and share information about their current job openings. Participants meet for 12 days for six hours per day; all trainings are provided by Employment and Training Coordinator, Marjorie Adams, Intake Specialist, Lorraine Kaifer and Executive Director, Elizabeth Miller Guthier.
After each 12-day training, WERC staff works with each woman until she finds employment. Follow-up training and assistance is provided one-on-one, as well as in weekly workshop sessions that are available to all graduates. The focus is always on helping women find quality jobs based on their unique education, experience and career goals.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
120 Defreest DriveTroy, NY 12180
DATE POSTED
April 16, 2024
SKILLS
- Strategic Planning
- Professional Development
- Adult Education
- Community Outreach
- Resource Development / Management
- IT Consulting
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- *Attendance at scheduled committee meetings - 1 hr to 1 ½ hrs/monthly *Additional time will vary based on individual responsibilities - 2 hrs to 4 hrs/month
- During Covid restrictions these meetings are held virtually. In normal times they are held at 120 Defreest Rd., Troy, NY. All potential volunteers will be screened via phone and asked to attend a Zoom 1hr program "Getting To Know WERC"