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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, Mount Vernon, and Peekskill in Westchester County and Carmel in Putnam County — provide free state-of-the- art technology, training, workshops, resources, career counseling, and recruiting services for both employers and job seekers at no cost. Employer Services: Contact Thom Kleiner, Executive Director, at tkleiner@ westchestercountyny.gov.
WESTCHESTER COUNTY ASSOCIATION www.westchester.org
The Westchester County Association unites and mobilizes professional leaders to advance issues and lead initiatives that strengthen our regional economy. Our mission is to drive Westchester’s economic vitality, stimulate new business development and job creation, and provide our members with the resources and talent they need to grow. Our vision
is to establish Westchester and the surrounding region as a premier center of economic opportunity and upward mobility — to make Westchester the best place for business to thrive and workers to live. Employer Services: Contact Jason Chapin, Director of Workforce Development, at jchapin@ westchester.org.
SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS
CHILD CARE COUNCIL
OF WESTCHESTER www.childcarewestchester.org
The Child Care Council of Westchester champions the healthy development of children, families, and our community by promoting quality early care and education, including assistance to pay for child care.
HOUSING ACTION COUNCIL (HAC)
www.housingactioncouncil.org
For nearly 50 years, HAC has
been 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 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.
WESTCHESTER SCHOOL FOR MEDICAL AND DENTAL ASSISTANTS (WSMDA) www.wsmda.edu
At WSMDA, we are dedicated to jumpstarting careers straight out
of high school. Our programs are meticulously designed to equip students with the skills they need to excel in the medical and dental fields within just a year.
We offer comprehensive programs in medical assisting, dental assisting, and specialized courses in phlebotomy, EKG, and medical billing and coding. If you’re interested in learning more, please call 914.682.9001 or visit our website.
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BUSINESS AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ORGANIZATIONS
“THE CATALYST”/WESTCHESTER
COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
www.westchestercatalyst.com
The Westchester County Office of Economic Development works
to improve the county’s economic well-being and quality of life. This includes a broad range of activities to attract, create, and retain jobs, and to foster a resilient, pro-growth, and inclusive economy.
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