Ulster County OET- Eligibility

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In general, Ulster County job seekers may qualify for OET if they are U.S. Citizens or legal residents who have the right to work in the U.S., and either meet our adult low income priority guidelines or have been classified as dislocated workers. Males 18 or older born after 1959 must also have registered with Selective Service.

Dislocated Worker Status is determined by the New York State Department of Labor. There are specific criteria that an individual must meet in order to be certified as a dislocated worker. To see if you qualify, visit the Department of Labor at the OneStop Job Center.

All prospective applicants for OET services must fill out an application, provide documents to establish eligibility, and be interviewed by an Employment and Training Coordinator. Applications are taken, on a walk-in basis, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. A prior telephone call is recommended to prescreen you for eligibility. We can be reached at (845) 340-3170.

The interview is designed to determine whether you are eligible and appropriate for OET services. OET is NOT an entitlement program. Eligibility does not guarantee we will offer you training. We may refer you to other agencies for assistance.

Once found eligible and appropriate for OET services, you must attend a two day Objective Assessment. This assessment is designed to provide a profile of your vocational interests, goals, aptitudes, skills and academic levels with specific recommendations on employment and training services that may be suitable. Based on information obtained during your intake interview, and the results of your Objective Assessment, a suitable training strategy or referral to another agency will be recommended. If appropriate, and there is funding available, OET will refer you to one of our approved classroom training programs or OJT (On-the-Job Training).

Minimum documentation required at eligibility interview:

Adult Low Income Priority

Birth certificate OR proof of legal alien status
Something with your current address
Social Security card
DD-214 (Veterans only)
Proof of gross family income for last six months OR
Current Public Assistance/Food Stamp budget letter OR SSI award letter
Either a birth certificate OR social security card for each family member
Selective Service registration number for males 18 or older born after 1959
Written record of your job search
Other documents may be required

Dislocated Worker

Birth certificate OR proof of legal alien status
Something with your current address
Social Security card
DD-214 (Veterans only)
Dislocated Worker Certification issued by the Department of Labor
Selective Service registration number for males 18 or older born after 1959
Written record of your job search
Other documents may be required

Youth

Something with your current street address
Youth's birth certificate OR proof of legal alien status
Youth's social security card
Social security card, OR birth certificate for every member of the household
Proof of gross family income for last six months OR
Current Public Assistance letter, Food Stamp budget letter OR SSI award letter
Selective Service registration number for males 18 or older born after 1959

For more information, or to apply for services, contact OET.

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