Employment & Training
Contact Information:
Fulton Career Center
200 N. 2nd St.
Fulton, NY 13069
Phone: 315-591-9000
Fax: 315-591-9047
Open Monday-Friday
8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Mexico Career Center
100 Spring St.
PO Box 1320
Mexico, NY 13114
Phone: 315-963-5512
Fax: 315-963-5263
Open Mondays 8:30 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Tuesday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
E-mail: ocwny@oswegocounty.com
Web site: www.yourcareerconnection.org
Our Work:
We help community members access the tools they need to manage their careers through information and high quality services. Job seekers can assess their current skill levels, get help with resumes and get job referrals. Individuals already employed can use our services to advance their careers or change jobs. Services are also offered to help employers find skilled workers.
Services are available for adults, dislocated workers (individuals laid off from a job) and youth and range from self-help to more intensive staff-assisted. For many of these services, there are no eligibility requirements.
Career Centers:
- Local newspapers for viewing employment ads;
- Computers labs for career exploration;
- Workshops on a variety of topics;
- Resume writing assistance;
- Internet access for information on financial assistance available for training;
- Job postings from the NYS Department of Labor; and
- Books and reference materials on resume writing, job hunting and career exploration.
Workshop Topics:
- Basic computer skills;
- Interviewing;
- Resume writing and cover letters; and
- Job hunting
Employer Services:
- On-the-job training;
- Applicant screening;
- Incumbent worker training;
- Assistance with training plans for workers; and
- Information on topics such as child labor laws, Americans with Disabilities Act requirements
One Stop Career Center Overview