CDO Workforce: New satellite offices to focus on youth services

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In an effort to establish greater access to employment and training resources and HSED (High School Equivalency Diploma) preparation, CDO Workforce is reestablishing Career Center Satellite Offices in Margaretville, Hancock and Stamford, with focus on out-of-school youth 16–24-year olds.

CDO is partnering with local libraries in Margaretville, Stamford, and Hancock for use of their space at no cost. The career centers will be located at public libraries, (Stamford Library, the Margaretville Fairview Library, and the Hancock Louise Adelia Read Memorial Library) and will be staffed monthly with a CDO Youth Employment and Training Counselor.

From these new locations, the employment and training counselor will foster community partnerships with youth, local businesses, organizations, and leaders, which will be needed to establish consistent, visible, and accessible services in underserved communities. Appointments can be made with the youth counselor for times when it is most convenient for them to meet. Connections have been made with local high school administration, specifically guidance counselors, to let them know our library schedule in case they have a referral.

The goal is to provide career development opportunities and HSED Preparation for youth in addition to continue providing established career services in Sidney and Delhi.

Schedule:

Margaretville Library: first Wednesday of every month 1-4 p.m.

Hancock Library: second Wednesday of every month 1-3 p.m.

Stamford Village Library: third Wednesday of every month 1-4 p.m.