Schenectady Connects is the workforce entity that encompasses Schenectady County Job Training Agency (SJTA) and the New York State Department of Labor One-Stop Career Center/American Job Center which provide universal access to the community to promote self-sustainability and economic growth through a skilled, quality workforce.
Whether you are a job seeker looking to enter the world of work, an employee in search of training or retention resources, or a business representative in need of quality candidates and networking opportunities – Schenectady Connects is here to help.
Imagine a stronger, more sustainable workforce in Schenectady County.
Through strategic partnering and economic development initiatives, we are addressing key challenges in our region.
- Business Resources
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- Recruitment services
- Retention services
- Connection to the Employer Resource Network
- Transportation solutions
- Metrix Prove-It online screening tool for skills evaluation
- Professional development and training
- On-the-job training incentives
- Financial aid for training opportunities
- Networking amongst partners
- Human resources consultation
- Workplace safety information
- In-demand industry work
- Regional partnerships
- Job Seeker Services
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- Career counseling
- Resume development and review
- Current job postings
- Job application assistance
- Interview preparation
- 5,500+ Metrix Learning courses
- Virtual workshops
- Financial aid for training
- Supportive services and referrals
- Education and training
- Transportation
- Childcare
- Professional attire/uniforms
- Success coaching
- Youth Services
- Summer Youth Employment Program (detailed information available below)
- Year-round workforce development support
- Schenectady Youth Employment Program
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The Schenectady County Summer Youth Employment Program is a unique opportunity to gain six-weeks of meaningful, on-the-job training during the summer; youth selected for program will be permitted to work for 20 hours per week earning $12.50 per hour through Schenectady Job Training Agency (SJTA).
You must be a Schenectady County resident You must be age 14-24 by the application deadline (April 23, 2021)* Please note: the majority of funding is allocated to youth whose family is receiving TANF (public assistance), SNAP (food stamps), or whose total household income does not exceed 200% of the poverty line