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Francis McDougal, Director
95 Main St.
Canton, NY  13617
(315) 379-0441

Career Opportunities
95 Main St.
Canton, NY 13617
Office Phone: (315) 379-0441
Fax: (315) 379-0453

Career Opportunities
Employment and Training Program

Program Overview Career  Opportunities Employment and Training Program assists persons with vocational barriers in obtaining and developing the skills necessary for successful employment through individualized employment and training services. Career Opportunities provides individuals with the support they need to obtain and maintain employment and at the same time functions as a personnel management resource to local area employers through specialized job matches.

Program Features

Job Development Services  Career Opportunities provides employees with individualized career planning services. Interactive technology allows individuals to explore a variety of career options, design resumes, access Department of Labor job bank listings via internet service, practice interviewing techniques through "virtual simulation", as well as participate in a variety of additional assessment methods. Weekly Job Development meetings chart the progress made towards the employee's overall vocational goal. Additionally, Job Development services include benefits management, positive self-presentation, support/peer groups, job clubs and a host of other employment-related supports.

Intensive On-The-Job Training Employees utilizing a Career Opportunities Employment Specialist receive as much on-site training as needed to ensure that their job performance meets the employer's satisfaction. Additional support off-site can be utilized as requested. Follow-Along/Extended Services Career Opportunities provides long-term support to help an individual sustain employment for as long as they need assistance. Should an employee desire a career change, Career Opportunities will gladly step in with additional Job Development Services. Career Opportunities is committed to the long-term success of each individual.

Program Benefits

To Employees

Custom-made employment services
Exercise of personal choice
Marketable experience through employment
Competitive wages and benefits
Comprehensive benefits management

To Employers

Recruitment of productive, qualified employees
Pre-screening of applicants
Financial incentives
Education and training of potential employees

Career Opportunities is committed to improving the quality of life of the individuals we serve through increased vocational and employment opportunities. We provide services throughout St. Lawrence County and have trained Employment Specialists located in Canton, Potsdam, Gouverneur, Massena, and Ogdensburg.

For more information, contact:

Career Opportunities
95 Main Street
Canton, NY 13617
Office Phone: (315) 379-0441
Fax: (315) 379-0453