The U.S. Department of Labor is awarding $3 million in federal grant money to Herkimer, Onieda and Madison counties for workforce development programs.

The grant is a collaborative effort between agencies and programs assisting job-seekers, workers and businesses in the three counties that uses a one-stop approach in connecting businesses and job seekers.

The funding will help develop and expand new strategies to help Americans return to work by delivering services more efficiently, and focusing on partnerships with specific employers and industry sectors to develop programs that match current and future skill needs.

“This regional project represents a partnership among our outstanding community colleges and the public workforce investment system to target students who have great potential but need further preparation to enter high-growth careers in areas such as nanotechnogy,” said Alice Savino, Executive Director of the Workforce Investment Board. “By helping students succeed at college and then enter the workforce, we will help the region’s employers have the workers they need to fuel continued economic growth all across the counties that are working together. We want to thank Congressman Hanna for his support of this project and his other work to bring our communities together on behalf of the workforce of the future.”

 

The WIB's Workforce Innovations Project will bridge the gap between workforce and education using sophisticated online tools and old-fashioned community outreach to help young economically disadvantaged adults achieve success.

For more information, visit the Find Your Path website.

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