Training, Skillbridge, and Apprenticeships
Find Your Place
Training, SkillBridge internships and apprenticeships allow transitioning soldiers, spouses and veterans to put their skills to work for them! Let Next Move NY staff assist you in finding the perfect program to fit your needs.
Employment and Training Offices
Each county in the region has an Employment and Training Office providing programs and services to match job seekers with employment in their area.
Programs
Transition Assistance Program (TAP)
Fort Drum’s TAP office provides tools and resources for Soldiers, family members, veterans, and Department of the Army civilians who are making career decisions. The program offers all required and optional Veterans Opportunity to Work and Career Readiness Standards services and a variety of employer connection events. Services include:
- Managing Your Education Counselor
- Career Skills Program
- Dept. of Veterans Affairs
- VA Benefits Advisor
- Education and Employment Initiative
- NYS Department of Labor Disabled Veteran Outreach Program
- NYS Division of Veterans Affairs
- Veterans of Foreign Wars
- Employment Readiness Program
Phone: 315-772-3434 or 772-3286
Location: Clark Hall, Bldg. 10720, Room C2-14, Mount Belvedere Blvd., Fort Drum, NY
North Country Chamber of Commerce Welding Academy
The North Country Chamber of Commerce is partnering with CV-TEC and Lincoln Electric to offer a no-cost welding training program. All classes will be held in-person at the Institute for Advanced Manufacturing at the Clinton Community College campus. This training is intended for those who are looking to start a career in welding or manufacturing.
North Country Chamber of Commerce Safety Training
The North Country Chamber of Commerce hosts a full calendar of safety seminars each year.
St. Lawrence County Family Child Care Training Program (FCCTP)
The FCCTP Program was designed to create greater access to quality childcare throughout St. Lawrence County to allow individuals to participate in the workforce, encourage new business development, and support working families.
Apprenticeships/Internships
Registered apprenticeships and internships offer businesses a highly skilled workforce, while offering a hands-on learning experience and potential long term employment opportunity. Opportunities abound for apprenticeships and internships in the North Country.
Department of War SkillBridge Internship Program
Next Move NY is certified through the Department of War (DOW) as a SkillBridge Internship program. This allows Next Move NY to partner with regional employers to create and submit training plans for internship opportunities for Soldiers transitioning from the military.
For Soldiers-SkillBridge matches civilian opportunities to your job training and work experience at the end of your military duty. Any rank, enlisted or officer, may apply for SkillBridge, and it permits you to use up to the last 180 days of service to train and learn with an industry provider. During the SkillBridge internship the Soldier continues to receive military compensation and military benefits. To learn more about the SkillBridge Internship contact Eric Lo with Next Move NY.
For Businesses-Next Move NY is a certified DOW SkillBridge Internship program. Next Move NY staff will work with your business to help create and submit a training plan for internship opportunities within your business with the ultimate goal of making meaningful connections that lead to gainful employment post-military service. Once your training plan is accepted by DOW, your internship opportunities become available to all service members leaving the military from across the country giving you an advantage in attracting and retaining a valuable workforce to your business and the North Country. To learn more about the SkillBridge Internship and for assistance with the training plan contact Sarah Wilder with Next Move NY. For an example of a sample training plan click here.
Additional SkillBridge Internship resources:
-To identify Next Move NY DOW SkillBridge Internships. Type Next Move NY into the keyword search.
NYS Department of Labor Apprenticeships
New York State resource to apprenticeships.
Apprenticeship Works NY
This Platform is a collaboration between the Workforce Development Institute and the NYS Building Trades allowing participants to explore Building and Construction trades union apprenticeships.
Corporate Apprenticeship and Internship Programs
Many employers offer in-house apprenticeship and internship programs. Next Move NY staff will assist in matching candidates with apprenticeships/internships with employers from across the region.
Trades
The building and construction trades thrive in the North Country, and across New York State. Next Move NY staff works with the trade unions to ensure a strong and vibrant trained workforce in the region.
Explore Resources
Entrepreneurship
Next Move NY is here to link businesses with programs and services to help advance their workforce.
Licensing
Let Next Move NY staff assist you with the licensing process so that you can continue your career in New York State.
Continuing Education
Specialize in trades, healthcare, hospitality, or explore other programs and post-secondary education options in the North Country.
Business Resources
Next Move NY is here to link businesses with programs and services to help advance their workforce.
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