Our Resource Room is equipped with internet-enabled computer workstations, printers, and adaptive technology to accommodate a range of disabilities and is available for independent online job search, submitting online applications, and working on resumes. The Resource Room is open for walk-ins without an appointment Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 12:00 pm and 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm. *Closed between 12 pm and 12:30 pm and on Federal holidays*
Tompkins Workforce NY Career Center
Our full-service Career Center is located in downtown Ithaca in Center Ithaca on the Commons, and we offer services for every job seeker. Tompkins Workforce New York is a collaboration of agencies with Tompkins County Workforce Development, the New York State Department of Labor, and lead partners. Every individual should be able to have a chance to meet their potential and we are here to help.
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June Career Center Events
Ready to improve your skills and start your ideal career? We are offering FREE workshops on resume writing, interviewing, transferable skills, and more. Pre-registration is required. Click the link below to see the workshops and click on the name of the workshop to begin registration.
See the calendar here: June Virtual Workshop Flyer.pdf(PDF, 122KB)
*Below are upcoming events at the Career Center*
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Priority of Service for Veterans
Tompkins Workforce New York is proud to offer Priority of Service to veterans and their eligible spouses. What does this mean? If you served on Active Duty in the United States Armed Forces, you will be:
- Served by the next available staff member
- Given first priority for jobs and training for which you are eligible and qualified
Please also visit the Tompkins County Veterans Services Department to get connected with other federal, state, and local resources.
Tompkins County Workforce Development Board
The Tompkins County Workforce Development Board is comprised of leaders of local businesses, state and county government agencies, non-profits, and public education who work together to strengthen the partnerships between business, education, and service providers to meet the needs for a skilled workforce. The Tompkins WDB provides policy directions and program oversight to the workforce development programs in Tompkins County.
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Parking near the Career Center
Tompkins Workforce New York Career Center is located at 171 E. State Street, Suite 241, in the Center Ithaca building on the Commons in downtown Ithaca. The Career Center is open Monday-Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm and closed for federal holidays.
The most convenient place to park is in the Green Street Parking Garage, which is adjacent and accessible to the Center Ithaca Building. Other parking options are the Seneca Street Garage or the Cayuga Street Garage or street parking. The addresses and hourly rates for all three garages are listed at the bottom.
Once you have arrived on the Ithaca Commons, enter the Center Ithaca building (the building with the red exclamation point). Tompkins Workforce New York Career Center is located on the 2nd Floor, Suite 241. Upon entering the building, you will be on the first floor. Proceed to the back right corner and you will find stairs and the elevator.
If you take the elevator, go to the second floor. When you step out of the elevator, walk straight ahead and then turn left; the atrium will be on your right. Turn left again at the end of the hall. Tompkins Workforce New York Career Center, Suite 241, will be the first door on the right. If you take the stairs, go up two levels (past the mezzanine level) to the second floor at the very top of the stairs. When you reach the top of the stairs, turn left. The atrium will be on your right. At the end of the hall, turn left. Tompkins Workforce New York Career Center, Suite 241, will be the first door on the right. Please sign in at the greeter desk.
- Green Street Garage: 120 East Green Street Hourly: $1.00/ hour
- Seneca Street Garage: 202 E. Seneca Street Hourly: $1.00/ hour
- Cayuga Street Garage: 235 South Cayuga Street Hourly: $1.00/ hour
- On-street parking is $1.50/hour and is enforced from 9AM - 6PM, Monday through Friday
