The mission of the Tompkins County Workforce Investment Board is to enhance the productivity and competitiveness of Tompkins County by developing and coordinating resources that meet employer workforce needs and facilitate employment and development opportunities for individuals. The three key imperatives for the Board are:
- Ensure a pipeline of skilled workers for the jobs of today and tomorrow
- Promote Ithaca as an inclusive, diverse destination that is attractive to the creative class, values its mature workers and retains its younger workers.
- Enhance services to businesses, with a particular focus on industries with existing or looming skills shortages and small businesses.
Services include:
- A comprehensive listing of jobs, ranging from entry level to professional
- A comprehensive pool of jobseekers with varying levels of education, skills, and work experiences
- Job readiness services, such as resume and cover letter preparation, skills assessment, career counseling, interviewing assistance, workshops, and more...
- No fee access to phones for employer contacts
- No fee fax machine and copier for job search activities
- Employer resources, such as labor market information, sample interview scripts, office space for interviewing, etc.
- Education and training information
- Financial assistance for training is available to eligible job-seekers and businesses
