Job Seeker
Niagara's WorkSourceOne has the resources and expertise to help you find your next great position!
If you feel you have a pretty good start on your job search but just need access to the tools...
At our One Stop career center, you will find an on–site resource room open Monday – Friday. It is equipped with computers (w/Internet access as well as resume/cover letter templates and other tools) phones, fax machines, & copiers so you can hit the ground running. Or maybe you would like some assistance in preparing as effective and quick a job-search as possible? If so, we are here to help!
We provide:
- Opportunities to meet directly with businesses through Business Recruitment events, Open Recruitment sessions, and our Career Fairs
- On-the-Job Training incentives which reimburse your new employer up to 75% of your starting salary to help you nail down the job offer for a position where you may have a skills gap
- The area's Hottest Jobs updated frequently throughout the week right here on this website's HotJobs page!
- Regular informative Workshops delivered by Center employment professionals as well as Hiring Managers from local companies - Upcoming Workshops
- A weekly networking group called POD (Professional Opportunity Developers) for mid-to-upper management level individuals seeking re-employment
- Resume preparation assistance and review services
- Computer and Internet access with Assistive Technologies available including:
- headphones
- adaptive computer (screen magnification, Read & Write Gold, JAWS, Dragon Naturally Speaking)
- high contrast keyboard with larger print characters
- slimblade trackball
- scanner
- desktop microphone
- Career Counseling for those struggling with their job search, or thinking of changing careers but not really sure where to begin
- Access to current job openings
- Men’s & Women's Clothes Closet for interview preparation and career wear
- Message Service for those who may not have a reliable phone service for employment-related contacts from businesses
To Register with your local One Stop Center and begin receiving alerts to jobs that match your skill sets and objective:
Please print and complete these two Career Center Registration forms and bring them to your local Center any time Monday - Friday between 8:30am and 4:00pm to become a member of the Center and learn how we can best assist you with your local employment goals;
- Registration Form
- Supplemental Form
- Equal Opportunity is the Law (this form is for you to keep)
Resume Services
Resumes-by-Appointment or Walk-In with Kevin from WorkSourceOne's Business Services. For more information, please call 278-8246.
Disability Resource Coordination in Niagara County: New York State SCION Asset Map
The purpose of this asset map is to identify assets and resources that support employment of people with disabilities and related goals of NY SCION in Niagara County. People with disabilities, working or looking for work, will find this useful when difficult times come up and supports are needed to improve or maintain quality of life. This guide covers the following areas: Education & Training, Healthcare including Mental Health, Culture & Recreation, Food Assistance, Employment & Financial, Transportation, Housing, and additional organizations.Content created by Niagara WorkSourceOne’s Disability Resource Coordinator. This document will be regularly reviewed and updated. To submit additional resources or inaccuracies, contact Marilyn.Patterson@niagaracounty.gov.
Refugee Resources
Below is a Department of Labor representative able to get immigrant/refugee customers connected with supports and services needed to help them secure employment in the US.
Services include: Immigration, refugee, transferring education or credential from another Country, refugee status, eligible to work in the US, ESL classes.
Ksenia Wojcieszek-Arjomand
Employment Counselor
NYS Department of Labor
284 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 851-2681
- English-as-a-Second-Language locations in Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties
- Global Career Transitions - Resources for Credential Evaluation and Licensing
General Resources
- Job Search Record tool
- List of "Best Bet" Job Search sites
- Job Search Strategies and Tips
- Find a Bus Route Using Google Maps
Internet Resources
- New York State Job Bank
- *NEW* NY Seasonal Works for Summer and seasonal jobs!
- Indeed.com
- Western New York Jobs
- Niagara County Civil Service Job Postings
- NYS Department of Labor
- Unemployment Insurance Information - NYS Department of Labor
- Business Directory - Find companies who typically hire in your occupation or industry through this NYS Department of Labor tool
Special Programs
- Summer Youth Program (eligible Youth ages 14 -20)
- Trade Act Adjustment services
- Disability Resource Coordinator
Individuals with barriers are encouraged to take advantage of our programs & services
Niagara County Employment and Training and Niagara County’s WorkSourceOne One-Stop Center are equal-opportunity agencies/programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
