NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Workforce
Opportunity Services (WOS)— a leading non-profit organization
connecting individuals from underserved populations with
transformative career opportunities—has announced the creation of a
complimentary version of its Workforce Essentials Certification for
individuals that have been disproportionately affected by
COVID-19.
Based on 20 years of research-based workforce development
experience, the certificate program has been designed to develop
fostered capabilities in self-esteem and confidence, lifelong
learning and metacognition, personal and professional core values,
and literacy in a business culture oriented toward workplace
success.
Anthony Amato, Vice President of Business Services at WOS
states that, "The Certificate in Workplace Essentials Workshop was
designed for highly motivated, early-career professionals who would
like to make a positive impact on not only their professional
success, but also their lives."
Workforce Opportunity Services created the Certificate in
Workplace Essentials to empower individuals to move from
entry-level positions to long-lasting professional success.
Customarily 120 hours of real-time content, this special course
will simply be 8 hours, 2 hours a day for four consecutive days.
Courses will consist of 2 hours of live training with an additional
1 hour of asynchronous learning.
Additionally, WOS has plans to work with The Columbia University Center for Technology, or
Teachers College, Columbia University
to issue the Certificate in Workplace Essentials Workshop.
Mr. Amato added, "WOS intends to partner with a variety of
agencies in the Metro New York area connected to individuals
negatively affected by COVID-19 for outreach in this program, which
will last throughout the end of the calendar year, and well into
2021."
To learn more, or to see the upcoming schedule, please visit:
https://www.wforce.org/certificate-program-for-professionals-affected-by-covid-19
If you would like more information about WOS and our programs,
or are interested in an interview with a WOS representative, please
contact WOS media relations at 255470@email4pr.com.
About Workforce Opportunity Services
Founded in 2005, Workforce Opportunity Services (WOS) is a
leading 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to developing the skills of
untapped talent from underserved and veteran communities through
partnerships with organizations dedicated to diversifying their
workforce. Utilizing a scientifically-based model derived from
research conducted at Columbia University, we recruit, educate,
train, and place high-potential candidates with leading
organizations around the world. To date, WOS has served 4,000+
individuals through partnerships with more than 65 corporations in
40+ locations worldwide. For more information,
visit wforce.org.
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WOS on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/wforceorg/)
Contact:
475 Riverside Drive
Suite 1350
New York, NY 10115
Tel: 212-870-0241
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