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CHAMBER PARTNERSHIP SAVES MONEY ON
STAFF TRAINING COSTS & MORE
In an ever-changing economy it is more important than ever for
businesses to stay ahead of the curve, especially in terms of workforce
development. The Rensselaer County One-Stop Employment Center, a
business partner of the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of
Commerce, helps businesses succeed by providing resources, assistance
and training opportunities that can help them save on their bottom line.
“The hardest part of our job is making businesses believe that our
services are available to them—they tend to think our programs are
too good to be true,” said Brian Williams, Program Coordinator. “When
they find out how we can assist them, they realize how advantageous
our programs really are.”
From job postings, candidate screening and direct job referrals, to
interview space and various training programs for both new and
existing employees, all of the services at the Rensselaer County One-
Stop Center are free of charge. Are you a business struggling to find or
retain qualified employees? Are you ready to upgrade the skills of your
workforce to remain competitive, but aren’t sure you can afford it?
By accessing a host of federal, state, and locally funded activities
designed to assist employers and job seekers, One-Stop can help
businesses reach their workforce goals. One Stop’s On-the-Job Training
(OJT) program gives job seekers access to employment while assisting
employers with financial reimbursement of certain training costs.
Businesses may be reimbursed for up to 50% of an individual’s wages
during a training period required to achieve a specified skill level. The
employee obtains a permanent, profitable job, and the employer gains a
trained, productive individual. Eligible businesses include private
companies and not-for-profit employers. Firms must agree to hire and
train the eligible job seeker in the skills that are needed for the job and
are of lasting value to the trainee.
Businesses interested in taking advantage of these workforce
development services can contact Christopher Kyer, Chamber
Membership Manager at 274-7020 ext. 17 or email
ckyer@renscochamber.com.
Chamber Calendar of Event Events
WED WED, WED FEB FEB FEB 04 04Tech
ech ech Valley alley alley Global Global Global Business Business Business Network Network Network Event Event Event The Tech Valley Global Business
Network (TVGBN), and the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering of the University
at Albany (NanoCollege) will provide a first-of-its-kind forum for Tech Valley businesses to meet
trade representatives of foreign countries through a program with the New York City-based
Foreign Trade Commissioners Association. Business executives will have the opportunity to
discuss prospects for global trade and investment during the event on Wednesday, Feb. 4 at
CNSE’s Albany NanoTech Complex. A welcoming reception will be held from 5:30-6:30 pm,
with a buffet dinner at 6:30 pm., in the rotunda of NanoFab North. UAlbany NanoCollege
Ryan Silva, Director of Business Development, rsilva@renscochamber.com, 518.274.7020
ext. 14
TUES TUES, TUES FEB FEB FEB 10 10 Information Information Session Session - The Background Investigations Member Benefit
*Member benefit info session held by Commercial Investigations* When it comes to
vetting your own staff, shouldn’t you protect your office like it was the oval office? Give
your own vetting process the presidential treatment with some easy internal tools &
affordable third party options to find out more about your candidates before they join your
organization. From effectively utilizing internet & social networking sites, reading credit
& driving record reports, utilizing drug screening - you can maintain and enhance the
integrity of your organization at a discount! 9-11am *CHAMBER OFFICES, 255 River
Street, Troy
WED WED, WED FEB FEB 11 11 2009 2009 Chamber Chamber Networking Networking P PPass
P ass Purchase a 2009 Chamber Networking
Series Pass for $106 and receive admission to all six NetworkingPlus events for the
price of five! Offer good through Feb. 11, 2009 and valid only to Chamber Members in
good standing. Pass is transferrable within member’s business, notify Chamber prior to
event. To take advantage of this great savings opportunity, purchase your pass today!
THURS THURS, THURS FEB FEB 12 12 Networking Networking Plus Plus Breakfast BreakfastThe
Chamber’s NetworkingPlus format
provides you with a fresh and fun way to make those valuable business contacts. We’ve
enhanced our popular networking format to give members just what they asked for—
quality contacts, greater flexibility and a dynamic program that will double the number of
connections you make at these networking events. Make your reservations today to
“Get Connected, Develop Leads and Build Relationships!” 7:30 am: Registration &
Breakfast / 8:00 - 9:00 am: Networking Program Hudson Valley Community College
THURS THURS FEB FEB 26 26 High Tech & Higher Education’ - Chamber Luncheon Join us for an in-depth
look at the dynamic relationship between our region’s technology sector and higher education
institutions at “High Tech & Higher Ed.” The program will feature top business and academic
representatives: Dr. Clint Ballinger, CEO, Evident Technologies; Dr. Drew Matonak, President,
Hudson Valley Community College; Dr. Paulette McCormick, Director, Center for Excellence in
Cancer Genomics, University at Albany; and Michael Wacholder, Director, Rensselaer Technology
Park. The program will be moderated by Jack Aernecke. Reserve your seats today! Noon:
Networking & Lunch / 12:30 - 1:30 pm: Program The Franklin Terrace, 126 Campbell Avenue,
Troy
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