Many business owners noted that new employees often arrive with a deficiency in “soft skills.” The hires have difficulty understanding office protocol, communications and even appearance.
Help is on the way. Through a $5,000 Con Edison grant, bolstered by a 2/3 match of that sum from the Chamber Foundation, the Foundation is joining with SUNY Westchester Community College (WCC) Peekskill Extension to introduce a nine-hour certification course in career readiness, to be taught by WCC faculty.
The curriculum will focus on soft skills and customer service. The six 90-minute sessions are slated to begin in early March 2023. To assure current or prospective employees secure a seat in the classroom, early registration is encouraged, as classroom size will be limited. Enrollment information is available at sunywcc.edu/locations/peekskill.