About the Programs

Working families have experienced an increase in the cost of living, while wage growth has failed to keep pace. A significant number of employers have outsourced labor to emerging markets, creating a rise in unemployment. Our workforce development programs collaborate with the affiliate network to assist individuals and families to become economically self-sufficient. In addition to providing job placement opportunities, the departments work with affiliates to understand local, state and federal legislation, regulations and public policies.

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Helping Empower and Lift (H.E.A.L.)

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H.E.A.L. Staff monitor and assist customers classified as temporarily unemployable due to a short-term medical reason to employable status.  Participant medical records and treatment plans are reviewed to ensure they are receiving needed treatment and follow-up to a specialist.  Staff meets with participants to review their treatment plan, monitor progress and establishes a timeline to end their unemployable status and transition them to become employable and marketable candidates in the workforce.

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Putting Westchester to Work (PWW)

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PWW Staff will concentrate on single phases within the PWW Project, to improve the job placement rate and long term labor market prospects by providing clients with the following components: intensive job readiness, work experience, and job placement/ retention services. The ultimate goal is for the client to achieve self-sufficiency and freedom from welfare dependency.

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