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Vocational Training
The Altamont Program (the vocational arm of PYHIT) offers a forty hour pre-employment course called "Action for Personal Choice". Participants are encouraged to take control and responsibility for their lives. This program provides clients with practice in skills they need to achieve in the workplace and their personal lives.
This program is funded
through the NYS Department of Education, Vocational and Educational Services for
Individuals with Disabilities (VESID). The goal of the vocational program is to
establish job training, life skills, and interviewing techniques that result in
meeting the needs of clients who suffer from the disease of addiction. The
program is housed in three locations: the Schuyler Inn in Menands, LeMoyne Manor
in Syracuse, and the Computer School in Albany. The two hotels are also
commercial facilities, and provide both classroom and on-the-job training in
culinary arts, hotel/restaurant operations, building maintenance, and computer
applications.
The "fast track", job
placement service for VESID builds upon job skills
that an individual has demonstrated and provides employment opportunities
in a variety of occupations. In addition, we have a contract with VESID
to provide vocational training for Rikers Island enrollees.
Pre-employment also includes Adult Basic Education services. See below for more information.
Pre-Employment Activities Include:
resume
writing
job search strategies
using technology
using the Department of Labor
interviewing techniques
appropriate attire and hygiene
Guest speakers often give speeches in our
workshops. Topics include:
The Hidden Job Market, Financial Aid For School, Financial
Aid For School, Certificate of Release, Certificate of
Good Conduct, Questions An Employer Can and Cannot
Ask, Ex-Offender Rights, Bonding For Employment,
Dressing For Success, and Communication Skills.
Vocational Courses Include:
Culinary Arts - offers introductory and apprenticeship curriculum; includes menu planning, sanitation, regulations, nutrition, and all phases of food preparation
Hospitality - offers front desk operation, night audit, maintenance, banquet services, housekeeping, and computer training
Computer Class - teaches the basics of computer hardware and peripherals, operating systems (Windows), the Internet, and application software such as word processing
Licensed by the New York
State Education Department
~ Proprietary School at the Schuyler Inn & LeMoyne Manor ~
Culinary Arts:
- Intake interview
- 750 hours of classroom study, practical experience, food prep
- classes are offered 6 days a week
- fully funded by NYS VESID
- uniforms provided
Hotel Operations:
- Intake interview
- 700 hours of classroom theory, supervised on-the-job training
- covers housekeeping, food & beverage, and front desk
- enrollment every 5 weeks
- classes offered 6 days a week
- fully funded by NYS VESID
- uniforms provided
Post Employment Services
Post employment services are provided by our job developer. The Job Developer promotes and develops employment and provides follow-up on the participant's job performance with the employer.
We have established a Job Support Group for participants who are experiencing difficulty with employment. Participation is self-initiated. The Job Developer may encourage participation based on negative feedback by the employer. Job Holding and Advancing Skills are discussed.
Post-Employment Services Include:
positive work habits
behavior patterns
attitudes
problem-solving skills
effective communication
utilization of teamwork
money management
time management
For more information
concerning any of the above services, contact
the Vocational Director, at (518) 465-8034 ext 138.
For job placement information, contact the
Job Developer at 465-8034 ext 135.