"Advancing women's success in the workplace by building their economic and personal independence."



The Capital District Women's Employment and Resource Center (WERC) helping women succeed for over 23 years!  

The Capital District Women's Employment and Resource Center is a private, not-for-profit organization that works to advance women's success in the workplace by building their economic and personal independence.

Since 1988, WERC has provided quality workforce development services to over 5,500 women from both Albany and Rensselaer Counties who have lost their source of income upon the death, divorce, separation, disability, or dislocation of a spouse or who are single mothers.

Each year over 300 program participants receive more than 2,700 FREE services including career readiness and computer training, job search and placement assistance, and ongoing supportive services.

They leave the program with enhanced qualifications, skills, self-confidence, and a deep commitment to achieving excellence in their chosen workplace. With your support WERC changes lives, enriches families and benefits our communities.


Successes

  • In 2010, over 3,300 career readiness and computer training services were provided.

  • 360 students receive career and computer training, assistance with finding employment and referrals to community resources.

  • 68 % find or upgrade their employment.

  • Program participants’ average wage is $11.25 per hour with benefits.

  • 85 % of graduates continue to retain their employment.

  • Participants leave the program with enhanced qualifications, self-confidence and commitment to excellence in their chosen workplace.

 

Click here to see the Help Wanted episode featuring WERC.

 
Executive Director Elizabeth Miller is shown in the new satellite Capital District Women's Employment Resource Center at 255 River St. in downtown Troy. (Mike McMahon/The Record)

Click here to read the The Record article on the WERC's new satellite center in Troy.



Watch a video and learn more about our services.

Midday Live with Elaine Houston


Forum on News 13

Assembly Update with Tim Gordon

Companies who hired WERC graduates include:

Albany Medical Center, Bellevue Women’s Hospital, Big Brothers & Big Sisters, CDTA, CSC, Davis Vision, DeCresente Beverages, Empire Blue Cross, Farm Family, First Health, Greyhound Publishing, NYS Assembly, OGS-NYS, Unity House, Value Options, and Women's Employment & Resource Center

Congratulations to all the WERC graduates
 who are on the path to success!

 

 

ALL SERVICES ARE FREE

Capital District Women's Employment & Resource Center
Phone: (518) 462-7600 ext. 184
Albany Location: 175 Central Avenue, 3rd Fl., Albany, NY 12206
Troy Location: 255 River Street, Lower Level, Troy, NY 12180

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