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WESTCHESTER-PUTNAM WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD/CAREER CENTERS www.westchesterputnamonestop.com
The Westchester-Putnam Career Center Network’s (WPCCN) four career centers — White Plains, Mt. Vernon, and Peekskill in Westchester County and Carmel in Putnam County — provide programs and services to job seekers at no cost. Partnerships are cultivated with educational institutions to create career pathways for job seekers. Employer Services: Contact Thom Kleiner, Executive Director, at tkleiner@westchestercountyny.gov.
BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS
“THE CATALYST”/WESTCHESTER COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT www.westchestercatalyst.com
The Catalyst/Westchester County Economic Development helps individuals and employers thrive by connecting them to grants, training, and other resources.
WESTCHESTER COUNTY ASSOCIATION www.westchester.org
The Westchester County Association (WCA) is the leading independent voice of Westchester’s business community, developing and advancing proactive policies and initiatives that foster smart growth and economic vitality in
the region. They represent the foremost professionals in real estate, healthcare, finance & banking, hospitality, technology,
and other professional services as well as municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education — supporting their objectives through direct advocacy
and original programming. Employer Services: Contact Jason Chapin, Director of Workforce Development, at jchapin@westchester.org.
SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS
CHILD CARE COUNCIL OF WESTCHESTER www.childcarewestchester.org
To ensure quality early care
and education for every child in Westchester, the Child Care Council offers services to families, child care professionals, and employers.
HOUSING ACTION COUNCIL (HAC)
www.housingactioncouncil.org
HAC is a leader in expanding housing opportunities for low- and-moderate income households throughout Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam counties and other parts of the Hudson Valley Region.
NONPROFIT WESTCHESTER
www.npwestchester.org
More than 300 members strong, Nonprofit Westchester is the county’s only membership organization solely dedicated to advancing the needs and interests of Westchester’s nonprofit sector, the people and populations served, and the nonprofit workforce.
UNITED WAY OF WESTCHESTER-PUTNAM www.uwwp.org
United Way of Westchester-Putnam (UWWP) invests in education and training programs and focuses on income, education, and health issues. They also operate the free, confidential 2-1-1 Helpline, providing information and referral services to residents in need 24/7, serving the entire lower Hudson Valley 365 days a year.
VOLUNTEER NEW YORK!
www.volunteernewyork.org
Volunteer New York! inspires, mobilizes, and equips individuals, groups, and organizations to take positive action to address pressing challenges, support nonprofits, and strengthen the quality of life in our community.
WESTCHESTER COUNTY
BEE-LINE BUS transportation.westchestergov.com/ bee-line
Bee-Line Bus is Westchester County’s bus system and provides convenient service connecting residents to education, training, jobs, and other regional transportation services.
WESTCHESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH mentalhealth.westchestergov.com
The Department of Community Mental Health (DCMH) plans, oversees, and coordinates services
for individuals with behavioral health issues and their families. Behavioral health includes mental illness, developmental/intellectual disabilities, and substance use disorders.
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