Career Pathways
Giving YOU the path to success!
Choose from 6 Targeted Career Pathways:
Building Maintenance and Floor Care |
Child Care & Early Childhood Education |
Computers and Technology |
Food Service and Hospitality |
Healthcare |
Weatherization and Construction |
About Career Pathways
Albany Community Action Partnership’s Career Pathways is a free, income-qualifying program of integrated education and training programs with support services that enable you to secure entry level employment within a specific industry and to advance in that industry over time. Career Pathways is designed explicitly to prepare you for the next level of employment and/or education. The six designated Career Pathways are growing Capital Region industries and offer real opportunities for advancement. The purpose of Career Pathways is to create avenues of advancement for both current workers and job-seekers and to supply qualified quality workers to local employers. It’s a win-win situation for everyone involved!
Program Details
Participants become immersed in their industry through six to eight weeks of training using a combination of classroom and hands-on experience in real work situations. After a certificate is achieved, Career Pathways staff will help you find a job in your industry. Services integrated with our CareerLinks program include assistance with resume writing, answering interview questions, and dressing for a successful interview. An employment counselor will continue to provide support during your first year of work. Assistance may include helping you plan your steps to a promotion, helping you improve your financial management skills, and helping you better balance your work/home life. Additional career specific training is available that fits with your work schedule.
To Get Started
Schedule or drop in on one of our orientation sessions held every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at 10 a.m at ACAP’s Outreach Center, 333 Sheridan Avenue to make the first step toward a fulfilling career. If after the orientation you decide that this is the program for you, simply schedule an appointment with one of our employment counselors to complete a career assessment and begin preparing for your future! ACAP staff can also assist you with your child care, transportation, and/or additional education needs while in the program.
EMPLOYERS: The Benefits of Career Pathways
You will meet quality candidates who are thoroughly screened for the necessary skills that you seek. Most will be completing full-time training with us, allowing us to conduct accurate assessments of their suitability for your positions. Many will also be eligible for retention services for up to one year after employment, helping you minimize turnover and increase employee satisfaction. Please call Blake Kush at 518.463.3174 ext. 144 for information on becoming an employment partner.
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS: How to Refer Clients
If you have a client who is motivated and committed to full-time work, please call Elizabeth Romand at 518.463.3175 ext. 128 to make a referral. Elizabeth will work with your client to take the next steps to successful employment. Should you so desire, you may also receive periodic updates on the services received by the clients you refer. If you are interested in this service please follow-up with Elizabeth.
TRAINING ORGANIZATIONS: Share Your Skills
If you have a training program for vocational skills, please call Elizabeth Romand at 518.463.3175 ext. 128 to become a training partner and receive referrals.
For more information about how the program works, please view our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
Contact Us:
Employment Partnerships |
Client Referral and Training Partnerships |
Future Participants:
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