CSEA Local 425

05/13/2026

Dear Member,

CSEA WORK Institute is pleased to offer a members-only test preparation webinar for the upcoming NYS Department of Civil Service Employees Retirement System Examiner 3 Promotional Exam, scheduled for June 13, 2026.

Register Here: https://cseany.org/work-institute-transfer/?XTRLMVQZYNX=1

This webinar will focus on key subject areas included on the exam. Even if you are not testing for the titles listed above, you are still welcome to attend if you are looking to strengthen or refresh your knowledge in the following areas:
• General test-taking tips and strategies
• Arithmetic reasoning
• Preparing written material
• Understanding and interpreting written material
• Customer service
• Legal framework of the New York State and Local Retirement system(How to Study tips only)
• Supervision
Webinar Details:
Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

There is no cost to attend, but members must pre-register.

Register here: https://www.csealearningcenter.org/learncenter/wregister.cfm

We encourage all members in good standing to take advantage of this opportunity to build confidence and enhance exam readiness.

Additional details will be shared after registration.

We look forward to your participation.
Thank You.

05/12/2026

05/08/2026

Dear Member,

CSEA WORK Institute is pleased to offer a members-only test preparation webinar for the upcoming NYS Department of Civil Service Employees Retirement System Examiner 3 Promotional Exam, scheduled for June 13, 2026.

Register Here: https://cseany.org/work-institute-transfer/?XTRLMVQZYNX=1

04/30/2026

04/28/2026

CSEA Local 425 will be out of the office beginning Monday, May 4th through and including Wednesday, May 6th, 2026 for training.

CSEA Local 425 office will be closed during this time frame.

We will reopen the office on Thursday, May 7th, 2026 at 7:00 am.

Any questions prior to Monday, May 4th, please call the office at 716-675-7570.

Thank you and enjoy your day.

04/02/2026

2026-2027 Tuition Benefits Program Now Open!

We are pleased to announce that the Partnership’s Tuition Benefits Program for 2026-2027 is now available!

This program provides CSEA-represented NYS employees with valuable financial support to pursue education, build skills, and advance their careers - while helping agencies strengthen and develop their workforce.

Supervisors, managers, and labor leaders are encouraged to share this information with their CSEA-represented staff.





Program Highlights

Standard Benefits
Get up to $5,000 per program year to help cover your course tuition for vocational, trades training, language, undergraduate credit, non-credit, and graduate courses.

Statewide Targeted Tuition Benefits
Get up to $2,500 in additional tuition support by enrolling in a training program for one of these high-demand career fields in New York State:

• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL),
• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC),
• Nursing (RN or LPN programs),
• Welding.

Exam Fee Reimbursement
Get reimbursed up to $350 per eligible exam for credit-by-exam, certification, and licensure tests, so you can earn college credits or maintain professional credentials.

License Renewal Fee Reimbursement
Get reimbursed for renewing either a New York State (NYS) Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or a New York State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License.

Visit Our Website for Program Details & Eligibility

Explore Your Options and Apply

Download the Tuition Benefits Guide below or visit our website to apply today! All applications must be received by March 31, 2027.

We encourage employees to take advantage of these benefits and supervisors to support and promote participation among their teams.

We provide high-quality programs and services to CSEA-represented NYS employees that will enhance your skills, advance your career, meet evolving job demands, and support your professional growth and development.

01/26/2026

Choose From Over 80 In-Person and Online Courses and Webinars
Spring & Summer 2026 | February - August

Explore our free, live instructor-led training opportunities to help you excel in your current role and advance your career. Courses cover a range of topics and are available, at no cost, to CSEA-represented NYS employees.

We encourage you to work with your supervisor to select the courses most suitable for your professional and personal goals.

Search our course catalog online. You can filter by keyword, course category, class type (classroom, webinar or online), region, date, and workforce development competency.

Use the filters to locate courses you want to take.  For course details, select the course you are interested in by clicking on the course title.

01/14/2026

Spring 2026 Skills for Success
Language & Reading Courses

Boost your English skills this spring with our multi-day language and reading courses offered through our Skills for Success Program.

Classes fill up quickly and seats are limited - Register Today!





Focus on Pronunciation: Level 2

In this class, you will practice speaking in everyday situations, explore the rhythm of the English Language, and improve your personal pronunciation. This class is one day per week for six weeks. Attendance is required all days.

CSEA Capital Region 4
Capital District DDSO - Schenectady
Wednesdays | 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, & April 1, 2026
Alternate Snow Date: April 8, 2026

SLMS Class Code: P_OE_R4_6389
Application Deadline: February 11, 2026




Effective Reading Skills 1 (Online)

In this online course, you will analyze the connection between reading and writing, including identifying main ideas and supporting details in your own work and works written by others. This online class is two, 2.5-hour sessions per week for six weeks. Attendance is required all days, and you must have access to a computer and an Internet connection.

Online - Statewide
Thursdays & Fridays | 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
February 26, 27; March 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27; April 2 & 3, 2026

SLMS Class Code: P_AEB_R9_6378
Application Deadline: February 12, 2026




English for Speakers of Other Languages 1

In this class, you will practice reading, writing, speaking, and listening in the English language with a focus on your role as an employee, community member, family member, and citizen. This class is one day per week for six weeks. Attendance is required all days.

CSEA Metropolitan Region 2
Creedmoor Psychiatric Center - Queens Village
Wednesdays | 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
April 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6 & 13, 2026

SLMS Class Code: P_OE_R2_6391
Application Deadline: March 25, 2026

Learn More About Our Language & Reading Courses





Enroll Today

Enroll through the Statewide Learning Management System (SLMS) using the SLMS Class Code or complete the application forms below.



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