Senator Golden Announces Unemployment Strikeforce Presentation

Brooklyn– State Senator Martin J. Golden (R-C-I, Brooklyn), in partnership with the New York State Department of Labor and the 13th Avenue Merchants Association, will host an Unemployment Strikeforce presentation on Wednesday, June 24, 2015, beginning at 7:00 P.M. at the Knights of Columbus, located at 1305-86th Street in Brooklyn.

The main goal of the program is to reduce unemployment rates within communities. Additionally, the outreach event is designed to ensure that the New York State Department of Labor is investing in their workforce development effectively.

Since 2011, the New York State Department of Labor and the Empire State Development Corporation have been working to match New York State industries and businesses in need of talented workers with people looking for new employment opportunities.

This program also makes funding available for on-the-job training, customized training and many other free services resulting in potential employers. The staff presenting at the event Wednesday will also provide information on the Hire-a-Vet Tax Credit, as well as assisting businesses with any other state tax credits or incentives that they may be eligible for.

“During these challenging economic times, many talented New Yorkers are either under employed or still looking for good paying jobs. Therefore, I am pleased to partner with the New York State Department of Labor and 13th Merchants Association to provide local businesses the information and resources they need to hire quality employees. I encourage many of our local store owners, who are so vital to the well-being of our community, to participate in this event so that we can continue to cultivate a strong business climate right here in our neighborhood,” said Senator Marty Golden.