Identifying Available Employment Opportunities for Asylum Seekers
To: Participating EmPower+, REA and Comfort Home contractors
Regarding Programs: Workforce Development & Training
Summary: Contractor Recruitment
Contact: Wfinfo@nyserda.ny.gov
Workforce Development & Training
Identifying Available Employment
Opportunities for Asylum Seekers
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
Governor Hochul recently announced a program that will greatly expand the State’s ability to help asylum seekers quickly gain lawful employment with buisnesses looking to hire. New York State Department of Labor (DOL) career experts are working with individuals to asses skills, work history, education, career interests and more so they can begin working immediately after obtaining federal work authorization. Meanwhile, businesses can access a new portal to inform the State they would welcome newly-authorized individuals into their workforce.
For additional information or if you have any questions, please
contact Wfinfo@nyserda.ny.gov.
Sincerely,
NYSERDA’s Workforce Development and Training Team