SUNY Workforce Development Grant

Any company with two or more employees may apply for a SUNY Workforce Development Grant. The grant requires a cash match of a minimum of 10% of the total amount of funds. The grant is written and administered by Ulster County Community College on behalf of the applicant company. The once-a-year application deadline is usually in June but is somewhat dependent on the state budget.

Companies need to provide a letter of support on company letterhead, describing their company and the need for training.  The grants are competitive and thus it is important to build a case for training such as a need to improve the company’s productivity or revenue, training for new equipment, or training needed for new hires. The maximum application amount is $50,000.

Because the competition for funding is strong, it is recommended that companies consider a higher matching amount than the 10% minimum (unless the company is part of a consortium).  The applicant company is also required to write a letter at the end of the grant describing the outcomes.

Groups of companies can apply as a consortium and share training, or apply as a single company.

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Office of Employment & Training Summer Youth Employment Program in collaboration with SUNY Ulster

• Wanted:  Businesses willing to employ youth for the summer.
• Youth wages paid by American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (stimulus dollars)
• Business must provide a safe and constructive working environment
• Business must provide adequate supervision
• Each youth will be assigned an employment counselor who will conduct regular site visits and support

For information on being a worksite call Janet Rigaux 845-340-3173

Employment Law Update
Guest Speakers: Employment Law Attorneys of Seyfarth Shaw LLP Devanji Mishra, Esq. and Evanthia Voreadis, Esq.

"Is your head spinning just trying to keep up with the many new legislative changes that have taken place this year? Well, you are not alone! This presentation will provide highlights of recent legislative initiatives such as the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, new COBRA subsidy and more, while giving you practical suggestions and strategies on how to manage it all.

A question and answer session will follow to address any other law related issues.

• An overview of the new Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009
• A brief explanation of the new amendments to the Americans with Disabilities Act and the new regulations under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act;
• An overview of the new federal premium assistance for COBRA continuation coverage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 ("ARRA")
• and how to comply with it; and
• A brief explanation of recent IRS guidance

Date:  Tuesday, June 16, 2009 8:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. (Registration: 8:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.)
Location:  Business Resource Center, Room 114, One Development Court, Kingston, NY 12401 Seating is limited
Cost:  $10.00 per person for members. $20.00 for non-members. Continental breakfast is included in cost.
LOG ON TO www.hudsonvalleyjsec.org TO REGISTER and pay on line.

This program has been approved-pending for 2.0 recertification credit hours toward PHR and SPHR
recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). Attendees will receive the
certificate of attendance and program code number at the conclusion of the session. For more
information about certification or recertification, please visit the HRCI homepage at www.hrci.org.

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