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A Stronger
Workforce
for the
New Economy

A Stronger
Workforce
for the
New Economy

Explore all the ways the Economic and Workforce Development Center develops skilled workers and serves industry.

What you need to know

Valuable information about education and training opportunities, in-demand jobs, industry trends, economic development, partnerships and more.

Leveraging local labor market information. Creating 21st-century workers.

Creating skilled workers who are aligned with the workforce needs of the Finger Lakes region is our focus. We leverage local labor market information to address skills gaps in the regional economy by offering innovative education and training. Our diverse organizational capabilities include labor market measurement and analysis, industry engagement, flexible credit and noncredit programming, and strategic grants development. This is how we achieve economic impact.

Careers of the Future

New careers are taking shape as we continue to advance the workforce. Emerging Industry 4.0 (i4.0) technologies like AI, automation, robotics, cyber security and the internet of things are all impacting industry and creating job opportunities in the local market.