The eCUSE Program builds on the capacity of a coalition of partner organizations (workforce development) committed to increasing employment options (also in green technology) for targeted workers living in the Syracuse urban center.  This Program targets low-income individuals; young adults between the ages of 18 and 24; disadvantaged adults living in poverty including women and veterans; and unemployed, underemployed and displaced workers living in the Syracuse Inner City, as well as individuals experiencing barriers to employment.

If your company has/will have entry-level positions, we can assist you in providing a pool of prescreened, work-ready candidates, and can provide a venue for you to meet with them as well

Features of the eCUSE Initiative include:

• Recruiting, training, services, and supports in and through neighborhood organizations; (Dunbar Association, Interfaith Works, New Justice Conflict, The Salvation Army, Spanish Action League, Women’s Opportunity Center, Southwest Community Center, Westcott Community Center, Center for Community Alternatives)

• Assessments that determine participant capabilities and interests, informs of career exploration and assists participants to make successful career choices;

• Implementation of a case management process that follows and supports participants from recruitment through job placement and retention;

• Resources for participants to gain skills and overcome barriers needed to achieve success such as: work readiness and occupational skill training, literacy and English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) training, career exploration, and placement assistance;

• Referral to and supports for transportation, child care, and work-related clothing or tools; and

• Implementation of interdisciplinary teams to improve performance, communicate best practices and assure participant success.

eCUSE also has funded training for participants that need retraining in a new industry or need certification in order to work.

This Program is a collaboration of the U.S. Department of Labor, Journey to Jobs, Greater Syracuse Works, NYS Department of Labor, Pathways Out of Poverty, and CNY Works.

For more details or information on how you r company can participate, please contact: