Do you have some major obstacles to overcome before you can enter the workforce? You may qualify for the intensive employment and training services provided by CSS Job Squad and its partner agencies.

For starters, we'll match you with a case manager who will not only help with your résumé and job search, but can assist you in getting your GED, occupational training, housing, childcare, transportation or anything else that is holding you back. Additional services include:
  • Tutoring, study skills training and instruction leading to completion of secondary school, including drop-out prevention
  • Alternative secondary school services
  • Summer employment opportunities directly linked to academic and occupational learning
  • Paid/unpaid work experiences
  • Leadership development opportunities
  • Supportive services
  • Adult mentoring for not less than 12 months
  • Follow-up services for not less than 12 months
  • Comprehensive guidance and counseling
To qualify for these services, you must be 14–21 years of age and meet the applicable economic eligibility requirements. Depending on your needs, services usually last for one year or more.

If you want to check out these services, or want to know more about these agency programs, call the Chemung Schuyler Steuben Workforce New York Career Center nearest you, or one of the programs at the end of this page for more information.
Bath
Corning
Elmira
Hornell
Watkins Glen
CSS Job Squad Intensive Services Program Agencies
Chemung Schuyler Steuben Workforce New York Career Center
Matthew Shick
607-937-8337
20 Denison Parkway West
Corning, NY 14830
Executive Director, Chemung Schuyler Steuben Workforce New York

SA BOCES (Steuben)
Pat Kuhnen, Sue Walker, Laurie Crooker
607-962-3175
9579 Vocational Dr.
Painted Post, NY 14870

SCT BOCES (Chemung)
Kaye Stanford
607-739-3581, x-3524
Building 1, Room 157
459 Philo Rd.
Elmira, NY 14903

Catholic Charities (Schuyler)
Nancy Brand
607-535-2050
607 North Franklin St.
Watkins Glen, NY 14891

Economic Opportunity Program, Inc. (Chemung)
Tia Rice
607-734-6174
650 Baldwin St.
Elmira, NY 14901