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If you have questions regarding any of this information or you are interested in any of the state grant opportunities, please call (518) 828-4181 ext. 5510 or email me.

Topics:  Training Opportunities :: Workshops/Networking Opportunities :: Awards/Events


The Hazard Abatement Board (HAB) is pleased to announce the 2008 Request for Proposal (RFP) for Occupational Safety and Health Training and Education Grants. Please read the application carefully, grant evaluation criteria is listed, along with allowable and disallowed training etc. Note, there is the opportunity to email questions. Their website also contains information on the last two year's listing of grant awardees and the grant levels. Below is info from the site, http://www.labor.state.ny.us/hab/ Please note, grants are due on February 1 , 2008 . The 2008 RFP grants will be awarded for a 12- month contract term, August 1, 2008 through July 31, 2009.

Typical Training and Education activities which can be funded under the grant program include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • general or hazard-specific training on how to identify, evaluate and control employee exposure to workplace hazards;
  • activities intended to improve the effectiveness of labor-management safety and health committees;
  • programs designed specifically to reduce workplace accidents by teaching lockout/tagout procedures, safe electrical work practices, methods of working safely in confined spaces, etc., where not readily available from NYSDOL;
  • programs addressing ergonomic and repetitive motion problems
  • programs emphasizing disease prevention through control of carcinogens and other toxic chemicals, physical hazards such as noise, heat and vibration, or biological hazards such as hepatitis B virus and tuberculosis bacteria;
  • instruction of employees and employers on their rights and responsibilities under the New York State Right-to-Know Law and OSHA/Public Employees Safety and Health (PESH) standards on Hazard Communication, chemical hazards in laboratories, and specific substances such as lead, benzene, and asbestos, etc.;
  • programs which help resolve unique and unusually difficult job safety and health problems, such as the threat of assault on the job.

The awards grants for programs that provide occupational safety and health training for public and private employers, labor organizations, educational institutions, non-profit organizations and trade associations. Eligible programs must train and educate workers, supervisors and/or employers and must promote workplace accident and injury prevention. The Board also administers Capital Abatement Program grants to public employers. These grants cover 75% of the cost of capital projects necessary to correct workplace hazards cited by the Public Employee Safety and Health Bureau (PESH) or where recommended in a consultation report. Additionally, the Board may recommend safety and health standards in accordance with the State Labor Law.

This grant application will assist businesses to train incumbent workers in specific, transferable occupational skills that lead to career growth and increase in wages. Companies can apply for $50,000 per year with a lifetime maximum of $100,000. Please read the Request for Application carefully, there are many differences from past applications. Two main differences are business with over 100 employees must pay a cash match of 25% of the cost of training and training is capped at $2,000 per trainee. Public, federal, state, county and local employers are not eligible to apply for this grant. To obtain details go to http://www.workforcenewyork.org/rfa25-m/rfa25m.htm. If you are interested in applying call the name listed below to obtain assistance with the process and also learn about local employee training opportunities.

Anyone earning under $15.00 can now attend any or all four training sessions, no reviews are necessary, the cost is just $10.00/person to cover the workbook, 30 Ways to Shine!

Are you looking for an effective proven way to increase the retention rates for your employees? Do you wish all workers had some basic level of workplace skills? If you answered Yes to either of these questions, the Employee Enhancement Program is for you!

This four module workshop is designed to help workers develop soft skills necessary for success on the job. The next session is scheduled for January 10th, 17th, 24th & the 31st. All sessions run on Thursday mornings from 9-12am.

Workshop topics include:

  • Having it All-Managing Your Job & Life
  • Employee Strategies for Creating On-the-Job Success
  • Communication at Work; Pulling Together-Being Part of Your Work Team
  • Business is a Service Thing- Excellent Customer Service for both Internal & External Customers

Please note, if you would like to enroll an employee in the WIB Credential Program that option is still available for new workers at no expense! For employees earning over $15.00 there is a $50.00 fee per module or $175.00 for the series plus a one time book fee of $10.00.

Computer Application Classes: 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Fee $97.00, Instructor The Learning House

  • MS Access 2003 level, Monday, January 28th

  • MS Excel 2003 level 1, Friday, February 22nd

  • MS Excel 2003 level 2, Friday, March 7th

Business:BU 68142: Be A Notary Public:  Wednesday, January 16th
Fee: $42.00 plus $12.00 for book

Professional Development:PR 68428: Annual In-Service 8-hr. Training Course for Security Guards  Saturday, January 26th
Fee $65.00

Register by mail anytime using the registration coupon found in college newsletter or download at: http://www.sunycgcc.edu/Forms_Publications/Noncredit/NCCrsRegForm.pdf

Register by phone with credit card (V/MC/Amex) weekdays until Friday, December 21, then beginning again January 2, 2008 @ 828-4181 ext. 3342.

Today every organization can experience a disaster and it will impact you, your job, your family and your life. Management has the responsibility to recover from such incidents expeditiously and with a minimum of disruption and cost. This presentation will provide you with ideas on assessing your ability to prepare, respond and recover, while protecting you assets, image and employees.

Note: This program has been approved for 1.5 recertification credit hours towards the PHR & SPHR recertification through the HRCI.

Date: Thursday, January 25th, 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 A. M., $15.00 per person
Presentor: Robert Baccari, Regional Director of the New York State Emergency Management Office
Reservations Contact: Debra Lombardo: 828-4654 ext. 4209; Fax 828-8474 or E-mail: debra.lombardo@labor.state.ny.us

The schedule for January - April will soon be available, please check the following website in the next few weeks . Remember all classes are free and if you have ten or more trainees there is the possibility the training can be offered at your worksite!
http://www.labor.state.ny.us/workerprotection/safetyhealth/DOSH_TRAINING.shtm

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Mr. Boyd will provide the group with an update of employment laws that have changed in the past year, attendees will learn information to be current with legal requirements/reporting. Please email me and let me know if you are planning to attend.
Tuesday, January 8th at 8:00am - 9:00am
Columbia Greene Community College, Professional Academic Center, lower level room 612

Thursday, January 31st, 5:00 to 7:00 pm.
The Bank of Greene County, 2631 Route 66 in Chatham
Reservations appreciated 828-4417

Wednesday, February 20th, 5:00 to 7:00 pm.
136 Warren Street, Hudson
Reservations appreciated 828-4417

The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce is seeking candidates for nomination for the 19th Annual Crystal Apple Award. This prestigious award is presented to a Chamber member business to recognize an extraordinary contribution to economic progress, community improvement, and the quality of life in Columbia County during 2007. All Chamber member businesses are eligible and candidate recommendations are due to the Chamber by close of business on January 7, 2008. http://www.columbiachamber-ny.com/Chamber_News/CrystalAppleNominationForm_000.pdf.pdf

Did You Know....
The Federal Bonding Program is a way which NYSDOL has arranged fidelity bond insurance coverage to be given to employers to guarantee the job honesty of ex-offenders, welfare recipients, those with poor work histories, youth and other high-risk job applicants. To be eligible for this no cost $5,000 or $10,000, six month bond, a job seeker must first have the offer of a job. The job must be full-time, 30 hours a week and has to have the expectation of continuing for 6 months. Call the number below for more information.

Maureen Boutin
Business Services Representative
Columbia Greene Workforce New York
4400 Route 23
Hudson, New York 12534
518-828-4181 ext. 5510
www.columbiagreeneworks.org

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