Cortland Works Career Center 

In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Cortland Works Career Center office will be closed, effective Tuesday, March 17, 2020. We have made this decision to align with Federal, State, Regional, and Local guidance and similar closures. We will not reopen until further notice. Our top priority is to maintain the safety of our community.

For assistance filing for Unemployment Insurance benefits and for questions related to these benefits, contact the New York State Department of Labor at www.labor.ny.gov or 888-209-8124.

For current job openings, New York State Job Bank (Central Region) 

For assistance with job search services, including resumes, cover letters, and referrals to current job openings, email sphillips@cortland-co.org. 

Free online training opportunites are available through the link on the left.

2020 Summer Youth Application

Please read the letter below, then complete the application and email back (email is a secure address) to Katrina Harvey, klharvey@cortland-co.org no later than June 15th, 2020.  
You may choose to print and mail the application to Cortland Works Career Center, Attn: Katrina Harvey, 99 Main Street, Cortland, NY 13045. 
There is NO option for dropping documents off, as the office is closed. 

​Central NY Regional Workforce Development Plan Program Year 2017-2020

Click here to see the plan for Cayuga-Cortland, Onondaga, and Oswego Workforce Development Boards


Your One-Stop Career Center


The Cortland Works Career Center (CWCC) operates under the Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It is part of a system of One-Stop Career Centers across the country. In New York State these Center's comprise the "American Job Center Network".

Training, Education & Employment


The Center is a single site in our community where job seekers and businesses can access information about training, education, and employment services. Currently there are seven community agencies located at the CWCC to bring you a full range of employment and training services.

Cooperative Services


The Cortland Works Career Center truly represents all of the good things that can happen when government and community agencies work cooperatively to achieve a common goal. For us, that goal is to strengthen our County's workforce.

Whether you are unemployed, underemployed, or a business seeking a skilled workforce the Center has been created to meet your needs. Come in and see what we have to offer.

Veterans Come First


The Cayuga-Cortland Workforce Devlopment Area is proud to offer Priority of Service to veterans and their eligible spouses.

What does this mean? If you served in the military, you will be:
  • Served first by the next available staff member
  • Given first priority for jobs and training for which you are eligible and qualified


Services for Employers


The American Job Center Network of One-Stop Career Centers offers the services and resources you require to expand your business and to meet your business needs.

Services


  • Multiple Agencies Under One Roof
  • Computerized Match to Workers
  • Job Postings
  • Training Funding Opportunities
  • Customized Recruiting
  • Incentive Programs
  • Human Resources Assistance / JSECs
  • Labor Market Information/Business Statistics
  • Apprentice Program Certification
  • Affirmative Action / EEO Guidance
  • Layoff/Transition Assistance
  • Health and Safety Consultations

Services for Youth


The Cortland County Employment & Training Youth program at our One-Stop Career Center is designed to enhance youth success in educational, vocational, and occupational areas. This program is now called the STEP 1 Program.

  • Tutoring and Study Skills
  • Alternative Secondary School Instruction
  • Summer Employment Opportunities
  • Supportive Services
  • Adult Mentoring
  • Occupational Skills
  • Leadership Training
  • Paid Work Experiences
  • Individual Plans for Success
  • Employment Search
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