Bring that New Hire "On Board" and Find Out about Training and Reimbursement at WEXPO on March 29th

Westchester-Putnam One-Stop Career Center Will Bring Companies ‘On Board’ at the Westchester Business Expo on March 29

Hiring and OJT Reimbursement Assistance Available On-site

If you are looking to hire and train new employees or retrain existing staff in 2017, then the Westchester Business Expo (WEXPO) is the place to be on March 29th at the Hilton Westchester. The Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board (WPWDB) and One-Stop Career Center staff will be on site to explain not only how companies can find qualified employees through their online job portal, but also how businesses can access On the Job Training (OJT) for new workers and Customized Incumbent Worker Training funding for existing employees.

WPWDB and OSCC staff will man the booth during the expo prepared with laptops to help get companies ‘on board’ and register for the various benefits provided through the Workforce Development Board. Staff will explain the hiring services provided, the screening and training options, as well as, the reimbursement specifics and then begin the registration process with the company representative right at the booth.

“Whether you are hiring a new employee or looking to retrain an existing employee, the application process is very simple. Our staff helps companies identify, screen and hire qualified individuals, as well as arrange for on the job training. We also help businesses with applications for customized incumbent worker training funding. We’ll be onsite at the Expo to explain exactly how the program works and how companies can begin taking advantage of what we offer,” stated Donnovan Beckford, Director of WPWDB.

WPWDB also invites businesses to join its sector partnerships in healthcare, biotech, hospitality, manufacturing, green, not for profit and professional services, which provide resources to promote and maintain the economic vitality of the organizations in each sector. Companies can register for the sector partnerships at the Expo.

WPWDB also offers job search, career training and counseling to those seeking new employment. More information can be found at www.westchesterputnamonestop.com.

WEXPO is the leading business-to-business tradeshow in the Hudson Valley and will feature 180 vendors. Guest parking will be available at the Hilton Westchester and 800 Westchester Avenue office parking garage. Red Oak Transportation will supply shuttle busses for those who park at 800 Westchester Avenue (across the street from the Hilton).

Attendees will have plenty of opportunity to network with vendors at their booths and in the welcome lounge where charging stations and refreshments will be available.

The WEXPO is hosted by the Business Council of Westchester. The BCW is committed to helping local companies build their businesses, connect with customers, business peers and thought-leaders.

THE WESTCHESTER-PUTNAM WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD provides an environment where job seekers and employers interact to meet the needs for a highly qualified regional workforce. The WPWDB seeks to strengthen partnerships with business sectors, service providers and the public education system to offer career services and various training modalities to youth and adults. Seeking innovative solutions driven by regional business needs, WPWDB develops model programs, pursues funding opportunities, and shares leading edge practices. The One-Stop Career Centers are physical locations that provide resources and services to jobseekers to assist in their job search and development and or career change. The centers are staffed by a wide cross section of staff drawn from the one stop centers partnering agencies. The centers offer a wide range of services and state‐of‐the-art equipment that is used to train customers to fit into the future workforce. For more information, visit http://www.westchesterputnamonestop.com/.
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