Joanna Straub, Executive Director of Nonprofit Westchester, and Brian Skanes, Executive Director, Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester and Board Member, Nonprofit Westchester, have been appointed co-chairs of the Not-For-Profit Business Sector Partnership of the Westchester-Putnam Workforce Investment Board (WPWIB).?
Straub and Skanes will work together to provide assistance in employee recruitment and financial resources for training and worker retention programs.?
?According to a 2011 study by the Wilson Center at Pace University, nonprofits employ nearly 100,000 people in Westchester ? about 20% of the labor force,? said Straub.? ?This new initiative gives nonprofit businesses opportunities to connect with qualified candidates for open positions and to strengthen the skills of their existing employees through training.?
?Skilled employees are key to furthering the missions of these organizations,? said Skanes.
Nonprofits who are interested in joining the Business Sector Partnership or learning more about the services available can contact Joanna Straub at (914) 332-6679 jstraub@npwestchester.org, Brian Skanes at 914.666.8069, ext. 105?bskanes@bgcnw.com, or Walter Recher at Hospitality Resource Group?at (914) 761-7111?walter@hrginc.net. ??
About the WPWIB Business Sector Partnerships:? This initiative was developed by public and private sector leaders to help identify their workforce challenges and develop resources tailored to support local employers in an increasingly demanding, dynamic and competitive market. It offers Westchester and Putnam County employers the opportunity to participate as members in the?one of seven major industry sectors, which include Business Services, Biotech, Green, Healthcare, Hospitality, Advanced Manufacturing and Not-for-Profits.? Learn more at www.westchesterputnamonestop.com.?
About Nonprofit Westchester: The nonprofit sector is comprised of over 5,000 organizations in Westchester who collectively employ nearly 100,000 people. Nonprofit Westchester is a membership organization that works to strengthen the capacity, impact and visibility of the nonprofit sector in Westchester County for a more caring and just community.? Learn more at www.npwestchester.org.?
About the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester:?The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester was established in 1939 as a place for ?boys to get off the streets.? It is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring and enabling young people, especially those who need it most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. Located in Mt. Kisco, NY, the 36,000-square-foot facility features an eight-lane pool, Child Care Center, gymnasium, game room, and two computer labs, and an additional 1,600-foot Teen Center facility. The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester serves 2,000 youths, boys and girls ages 6 months to 18 years, from more than 60 Northern Westchester communities. The Club has been ranked among the outstanding Clubs in the national network of Boys & Girls Clubs of America.? ?Learn more at www.bgcnw.com.?
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