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A Partner of Capital Region Workforce Development Board
Serving Albany * Rensselaer * Schenectady* Counties
Our Mission: Providing resources for qualifying individuals to overcome barriers to successful employment. This can include referrals for employment services, post-secondary education/training supports and links to community resources.
We realize success is not just measured by employment but feeling successful in all aspects of your life.
*All services provided at no cost to qualifying participants*
Interested? Contact us today!
Call/Text 518-387-9549
FIREcapregwfd@gmail.com
Check out our social media @FIREcapregwfd
*Copy of Birth Certificate and Social Security Card are required to participate in the FIRE program*
SERVICES PROVIDED TO IN-SCHOOL YOUTH ARE NOT INTENDED TO REPLACE SCHOOL PROVIDED TRANSITION SERVICES
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Do I qualify for services from FIRE?
Between the ages 16-24 and one of the following statements applies to you
● Graduated with a diploma and meet one of these other requirements
● Did not graduate from high school or exited with a CDOS only
● Enrolled in high school but not attended (for the last 45 days)
● Had an IEP when last attending school
● Read or write below the 8th grade level
● An individual with a disability: as defined by the ADA, a person who has a
physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major
life activities, a person who has a history or record of such an impairment,
or a person who is perceived by others as having such an impairment.
Some examples:
○ Learning
○ Cognitive
○ ASD(Autism Spectrum Disorder)
○ Mental Health(Anxiety, Depression)
○ Cancer, organ transplant
● Pregnant or Parenting
● Currently or have a history of involvement in the justice system (ie. PINS
or Probation)
● Involved in any stage of the foster care system
● Low income household: Anyone in the household having received any one
from the list below within the last 6 months:
■ SNAP
■ TANF
■ SSI
■ Public Assistance
● English as a second language learner(ELA)
● Homeless (staying with friends/family, motel, shelter, on the street)
● Simply need assistance to enter or complete an educational program or secure and hold employment
Contact us 518-387-9549 FIREcapregwfd@gmail.com
What can FIRE do for me?
We discuss your goals whether it’s personal, social or educational.
We support you in connecting to those entities in your community.
Whether you’re looking for a job, career exploration or further education
we will help connect you to the support needed to help you become successful based on your needs and abilities.
We realize that success in employment is not always possible without a stable foundation.
Are you looking for support in navigating any items from the list below?
GED Social Security OPWDD
College/Trades DSS Driver’s Permit Study
Apprenticeship ACCES-VR Job Search/Resume
Health Insurance Basic Life Skills
Banking/Budgeting/Credit Literacy
*Please see eligibility requirements*
Questions? Contact Us
518-387-9549 FIREcapregwfd@gmail.com