Program & Initiative

Job Quality, Worker Voice and Supportive Services

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In addition to up skilling, job seekers need reliable transportation, affordable child care, safe housing and a welcoming workplace. With partners, we build system level solutions to these challenges.

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Bridge to Manufacturing

A collaborative program to help underrepresented populations (women, people of color, un/underemployed) access higher education opportunities that lead to careers at Micron and other advanced manufacturing employers. Through Bridge, participants undergo career exploration, barrier mitigation and skill development to ensure success in the Electromechanical Technology A.A.S. program at Onondaga Community College.

  • Partners: CenterState CEO; Onondaga Community College; On Point for College; Westcott Community Center; North Side Learning Center; OCM BOCES; SUNY EOC; Blueprint 15
  • Services: career exploration, basic needs (food, housing, transportation, childcare, etc.), employer panel/tours, math, reading/English, college readiness, financial aid support.

Vehicles to Work

Transportation barrier removal program with the goal of assisting job seekers with obtaining reliable transportation to get to training or work. This program provides legal advice, DMV record review and repair, vehicle repair assistance, financial coaching and access to financial assistance include an auto loan. Vehicles to Work is currently operating in Syracuse, Oswego, Mohawk Valley and Tompkins counties and is led by Westcott Community Center in collaboration with Cooperative Federal Credit Union for auto loan assistance.

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For more information contact:

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Emilija Postolovska

Director of Workforce Innovation

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