Skip to Content
Author: The BCW

Leave a Comment

‘Just Add One’ Adds One More Award

The BCW is proud that the “Just Add One” program, which helps businesses expand and create more local jobs, has scored another victory, winning the Workforce Program Award from the New York Association of Training and Employment Professionals (NYATEP). The annual award was presented at the organization’s conference in Albany, New York.

 Caption Tere Wisell, VP and Dean, Workforce Development and Community Education, Westchester Community College; Donnovan Beckford, Director of the Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board; Eridania Camacho, Director, Gateway to Entrepreneurship Program, Westchester Community College (left to right).

Caption Tere Wisell, VP and Dean, Workforce Development and Community Education, Westchester Community College; Donnovan Beckford, Director of the Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board; Eridania Camacho, Director, Gateway to Entrepreneurship Program, Westchester Community College (left to right).

The program, which partners the BCW with Westchester Community College and the Westchester-Putnam Workforce Investment Board, is also scoring other victories as well. Just six months after finishing the program, employers reported hiring a total of 45 new employees. Westchester Community College’s Gateway to Entrepreneurship partnered with the BCW and Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board and Community Capital New York to deliver a ten-week program for businesses at the growth stage.

READ MORE: http://patch.com/new-york/newcity/s/fxsww/just-add-one-program-at-westchester-community-college-wins-award

 

Similar News Items

Con Edison is providing a grant of $1 million to help educational institutions and community partners recruit and train the next generation of clean energy talent. Colleges, nonprofit organizations, trade […]

Read Article

The Westchester Institute for Human Development, a longtime BCW member, will debut a mobile medical truck next month. The Mobile Medical Clinic will provide primary care, podiatry, occupational therapy, laboratory […]

Read Article

Tompkins Community Bank’ Power Breakfast on Tuesday welcomed experts from the local service sector to discuss how they elevate their customers’ experience and increase their expectations. Panelists included Gene Christian […]

Read Article

Become a member

Join the county’s largest and most influential business organization today.

LEARN MORE
The Business Council of Westchester is committed to helping businesses market, learn, advocate, and grow. Over 80 events and programs are offered every year, giving our members ample opportunity to connect and meet with businesses representatives in the Westchester community and beyond.
Back to top