Chamber of Commerce CEO Stacey Duncan, is the guest on Southern Tier Close Up talking about just how far the local business community has come in a year.
Chamber of Commerce CEO Stacey Duncan, is the guest on Southern Tier Close Up talking about just how far the local business community has come in a year.
The Bridge Mentor Program aims to assist local immigrants and refugees
The program introduces applicants to mentors within their profession
May 13, 2021
The Bridge Program, a free career development mentorship program for immigrants and refugees, is making strides in providing guidance to people in the local community.
The program is active in the Southern Tier and was created by United Health Services (UHS) and the American Civic Association in partnership with Broome Community College (BCC) and the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce. Eligible mentees for the program are adult immigrants and refugees who are seeking long-term career development. The program mentors are skilled professionals in certain industries who provide guidance and encouragement to their respective mentees.
USA Today New York State Team
Brett Pennefeather, right, president of ECK Plastic Arts, jokes with an employee on Wednesday, May 5. Despite competitive wages and benefits, the Binghamton company has had a difficult time recruiting qualified employees.
(Provided photo â Democrat and Chronicle) Loosening COVID-19 restrictions across New York are bringing a measure of financial relief for businesses. Now they just have to find the workers. A combination of labor shortages across the state prior to the pandemic and enhanced unemployment benefits is now keeping some workers from looking for work, according to New York business owners struggling to fill jobs.