Displaced Homemakers Can Learn New Skills
Posted on Saturday, 21 of November , 2009 at 2:40 pm
ALBANY – Homemakers being thrust into the workforce are urged to take advantage of a little- known program that gives them critical skills to land a good job and support their families.
The program is designed to help people who find themselves in need of a job due to marital separation, divorce, death of a spouse, or because a spouse has become unemployed.
“At a time when jobs are more important than ever, New York’s Displaced Homemaker Program has helped 4,000 women over the past year”, said Gov. David Paterson. “This program is a hallmark of the good things that state government can do to help New Yorkers in their time of need.”
Sandy LaPlante, who was a displaced homemaker, said her life would be different if this program did not exist. “It wouldn’t be good. I’d still be doing the part time cleaning thing. I’m very thankful. This program really helped me a lot,” said Sandy.
The Displaced Homemaker Program has successfully served 200,000 women statewide over the past 31 years. That’s why the state Labor Department is encouraging more people to take advantage of this successful program. It teaches long-term homemakers vital computer skills, job search techniques, and interview skills. The program also offers workshops on resume building.
To learn more about the Displaced Homemaker Program visit or call one of the 22 centers across the state. For a full list of locations click www.labor.state.ny.us/workforcenypartners/dhpcenters.shtm 11-21-09
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