Carreras y Caminos / Careers & Pathways

Our Careers and Pathways department offers workforce training programs in high-demand fields, support for entrepreneurship, a business center for community use, individual career guidance and digital literacy classes for adults. The overall goal is to support immigrants, regardless of citizenship status, to pursue their work and career goals for economic mobility.

Programs

Digital Technology Programs

Classes start at the beginner level with topics such as internet basics, using a Chromebook, privacy and security, Gmail, Google Docs, shopping online and more. Classes are held weekly in:
Mt. Kisco: Mondays 6:30 – 8:00 PM and Tuesdays 10:00 -11:30 AM
Ossining: Thursdays 10:00 – 11:30 AM and 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Yonkers: Fridays 10:00 – 11:30 AM

For more information, contact: Christine Garcia through WhatsApp or call (914) 527-5986.

Career Counseling

Individualized assistance is available for any part of the process of looking for a job or new career. We also can help connect people with resources related to transferring or recertifying credentials from home countries.

We can assist with consultations to provide support in your job search, technical assistance with resumes, interview preparation, and to connect you with resources needed to work in your field in the U.S. Assistance is available in all three centers upon appointment.

To schedule a consultation you can contact Stephanie Sanchez by sending a message through whatsapp or calling (914) 918-5525.

Business Center

Need a computer or a workspace? Come by our Mount Kisco center to use computers, internet and printers free of charge Monday – Friday between the hours of 9:00 am -5:00 pm  Computers are available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

On-site support is available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00 am-12:00 pm and 1:00 – 5:00 pm. First time computer users will be asked to fill a brief intake.

Workforce Development

We offer a variety of training programs for workers to develop new skills and learn about gaining employment opportunities. Programs include Eco-Cleaning, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Child Care, First Aid/ CPR Training, Culinary, and others. Call for dates and programs.

Entrepreneurship

For community members who want to start and manage their own business, we offer education and support in partnership with local experts.  You may receive announcements about an upcoming training or workshops by clicking this link and leaving your information.

Workforce Workshops

We offer many workshops for career development. Some topics include Resume Building, Finding a Job Online, Interview Preparation, and GED information. Call for dates and topics. You may also receive announcements about an upcoming training or workshops by entering this link and leaving your information.

Job Skills Trainings

Neighbors Links provides regular training on topics including construction, scaffolding, tree trimming, worker safety, wage theft, advocating for worker protections and more.  Call for dates and programs.

Eco-Cleaning

The Eco-Cleaning Training Program at Neighbors Link has now trained and certified hundreds of people to clean homes and businesses using organic cleaning products that are not harmful or toxic to themselves or the environments in which they work. Eco-Cleaning students also learn effective work habits, customer service and business management skills. Graduates of this vital economic program are starting their own businesses and successfully finding work through our Job Bank. If you are interested in taking an Eco-Cleaning course or if you are interested in hiring an Eco-Cleaning graduate, please call 914-666-3410.