Who We Are Since 1996, CareerPoint has been serving the workforce and economic development needs of individual job seekers, social service agencies, and the business community throughout Hampden County and beyond. Chartered through the Regional Employment Board, CareerPoint specializes in exceptional customer service, innovative programming, creative problem solving, and an entrepreneurial “can do” attitude. CareerPoint transforms the maze of complex, bureaucratic Employment and Training Programs into one seamless service delivery system for job seeking and employer customers alike. And we keep our sense of humor while we do it! CareerPoint is not a staffing agency nor are we a recruiter. We are a private, stand-alone, not-for-profit corporation fueled by a combination of federal, state and private funds. Working closely with many community partners, CareerPoint strives to represent the best the career center system has to offer. In our 15 year history, CareerPoint has won two national awards, including the One-Stop Career Center of the Year award from the National Alliance of Business and The Career Center/ Community College Collaboration award from the National Association of Community Colleges. (You can see a full list of the many awards our center and individual staff have won by clicking here.) CareerPoint is associated with a network of 37 one-stop career centers in Massachusetts. Our Mission Our mission is to develop a strong workforce system by enhancing the competitive strength of companies, improving the skills of employees and jobseekers, and expanding career opportunities through economic development. Executive Management Team     David Gadaire Executive Director (413) 322-7141 or (413) 532-4900 ext. 101 Naomi Klayman Associate Director (413) 322-7184 or (413) 532-4900 ext. 124     Bud Delphin Director of Programs and Services (413) 322-7145 or (413) 532-4900 ext. 104 Barbara Raines Director of Administration and Finance (413) 322-7134 or (413) 532-4900 ext. 134 CareerPoint Board of Directors   Name Title Company Affiliations   Gail Sherman President Chicopee Chamber of Commerce Jeffrey Hayden Past Pres. Holyoke Community College Joseph Peters Vice Pres. Universal Plastics Corporation Anne Darcy Treasurer Holyoke Housing Authority Peter Connor Clerk Lyon, Ferriter & Fitzpatrick Kathleen Anderson Director Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce John Baran Director wwlp,Channel 22 Carlos Gonzalez Director MA Latino Chamber of Commerce John Klenakis Director Donahue Institute UMASS Marcus Marrero Director Office of Economic and Industrial Development Doris Ransford Director Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce

MythBusters

Myth # 1: There are no jobs to be found in this economy.
FACT: Placements and Job Orders have steadily risen over the past three years due to new efforts in job development for our customers. (Click here to see Graphic 1)

Myth #2: CareerPoint mostly attracts jobseekers and employers in manufacturing, warehousing and clerical services.
FACT: Our jobseekers and employers are representative of all industry sectors that make up the workforce and business community of Hampden County. (Click here to see Graphic 2)

Myth #3 CareerPoint jobseekers are only low-wage earners.
FACT: 26% of FY10 CareerPoint jobseekers earned $35,000 or more. (Click here to see Graphic 3)

Myth #4: CareerPoint jobseekers do not have solid work histories.
FACT: Average length of the last job for FY10 CareerPoint jobseekers was 3.7 years. (Click here to see Graphic 3)

Myth #5: CareerPoint jobseekers have limited education.
FACT: 32% of FY10 CareerPoint jobseekers completed education above and beyond a high school degree. (Click here to see Graphic 3)

Myth #6: CareerPoint mostly serves the needs of Holyoke.
FACT: 76% of CareerPoint jobseekers and 75% of employers are from outside Holyoke, and the investment of training funds builds the workforce throughout Hampden County. (Click here to see Graphic 4 and here to see Graphic 5 )

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