Workforce Development Program
We offer a unique opportunity to companies to train their staff in Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming, and Non-Binary (TGNCNB) Inclusion in your workplace, thus ensuring that your company is truly diverse and open to people of different gender expressions and identities.
About Our Workforce Development Training Certificate Program
Gender Solutions NY Workforce Development Training Certificate Program is designed for Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming, and Non-Binary (TGNCNB) individuals who are seeking to enter or re-enter the workforce, or who are looking to change jobs or careers. Prior attendees of our Workforce Development Training Certificate Program have included individuals who have never held formal employment, as well as individuals who have completed some college level education as well as graduated from college and have many years of work experience. The emphasis on discussion enables the material and the experience is tailored to the needs of training certificate program attendees. For many people, interacting with people outside of the Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming, and Non-Binary (TGNCNB) community can be a daunting and stressful part of the day. The stress of interaction can be made more acute if you are not receiving supportive care at home or if you have had a bad experience in a previous job or job search.
Gender solutions NY is committed to help Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming, and Non-Binary (TGNCNB) individuals not only gain employment but to help them have a fulfilling career with a supportive organization of the Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming, and Non-Binary (TGNCNB) community. We will help you get your resume up-to-date and prepare you for your interview, whether the interview is in-person or over a video conference. We will show you how to make a great first impression and how to effectively use social media and other platforms for professional networking. Lastly, we will help you gain confidence while you are seeking employment through our groups that attend our Workforce Development Training Certificate Program. Additionally, this group setting acts as a support group as you will hear from others who have navigated the employment seeking process
Gender Solutions offers a 6-week a Virtual Workforce Development Training Certificate Program that invites a group of Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming, and Non-Binary (TGNCNB) individuals to participate in learning the basics of finding, securing, and retaining a job. The program includes outreach to this population through individual contacts and organizational connections. Partnering with the Northwell Health this program teaches the best practices around workforce readiness. Other partnerships with such companies as S & P Global and TD Bank will help participants have the tools, they need to secure meaningful jobs and careers. The Workforce Development Training Certificate Program explores such areas as:
Basic Office Skills
Resume Writing
Interview Preparation
Communication Skills
Mock Interview Roleplay
Managing Up with a Supervisor
Group discussions on the issues and challenges of being a Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming, and Non-Binary (TGNCNB) individual in the workplace
Additional Services Provided by Our Training Program
Resume Service
Learn how to customize your resume to your unique skills and career goals. Develop keywords to match specific job openings. Learn how to optimize your resume to pass recruiters’ screening software. Research the industry you are seeking employment with. See how a cover letter for one target job title is essential. Learn how to write your cover letter to capture the employer’s attention. Showcase your value proposition and provide a compelling call to action.
Interview Preparation
Learn about specific questions that employers may ask during the interview process. Interview role-play by engaging with a member of our staff as if you were on interviewing with a potential employer. Practice Interview Etiquette. Research the company you would like to interview with. Learn active listening and learn how to prepare questions for the interview.
Group Support
As a group we are able to support one another through lived experience as a Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming, and Non-Binary (TGNCNB) individual seeking employment. Some individuals have had experiences that you may benefit by hearing their experience. This “Storytelling” is a powerful tool at helping Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming, and Non-Binary (TGNCNB) individuals navigate the process of seeking employment
Dress for Success
Regardless of the type of job you’re interviewing for, that first impression should be a great one. When dressing for an interview for a professional position, dress accordingly in business attire. If you’re applying for a job in a more casual environment, such as a store or restaurant, it’s still important to be neat, tidy, and well-groomed, and to present a positive image to the employer. It is also important to think about your makeup and accessories when dressing for an interview.
Social Media and Job Searching
Networking is one of the most important components of job searching. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 70% of all jobs are found through networking. Some surveys report even higher numbers. According to the Society of Human Resource Management, at least 84% of employers are using social media as a recruitment tool, with an additional 9% planning to do so. Learn about LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and search for the career of your dreams