CareerLinks

The CareerLinks program is designed to interrupt the in and out of job syndrome of the persistently unemployed and underemployed living within the city of Albany by offering meaningful opportunities for professional and personal growth.

Program Mission
To deliver effective job readiness, placement, and retention services to low-income men, women, and youth in Albany County. This program is uniquely designed to facilitate personal accountability and growth in each customer, often going beyond the scope of employment. 

"CareerLinks has proven to be an excellent resource for recruiting dependable people. Through internships arranged by CareerLinks staff we are able to assess each individual’s abilities and work habits prior to making a hiring commitment." -Richard Friedenthal

Intensive Job Readiness Services:

• Individual assessment, advocacy, employment related case management, and career planning services for men, women, and out of school youth
• Vocational/educational training within various in-demand fields
• Individual GED tutoring
• Internship placement designed to increase skill levels and lead to employment

Employment Readiness & Self Esteem Workshop Series:

• Men’s Empowerment
• Women’s Personal Development
• Overcoming Barriers to Successful Employment
• Youth Employment Workshops
• Financial Literacy & Personal Budgeting
• Resume Development

Career Retention Services:

• Career Placement Assistance
• On-site Career Retention Services
• Transportation Assistance
• Women’s Professional Wardrobe Development provided by Dress for Success Albany

Program Requirements
To become a career services participant, you must be 16 or older and meet income guidelines. Eligibility questions may be answered at one of the mandatory orientations held at 10 a.m. the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month at the ACAP Outreach Center, 333 Sheridan Avenue, Albany.

For more information, please view our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) or contact: