Workforce Development

Gov. Kathy Hochul included the proposal in her state of the state priorities. CenterState CEO would oversee the Syracuse location.

They're the latest cohort to complete coursework in elecromechanical engineering, advanced manufacturing, and a new defense program.

The semiconductor manufacturer plans to partner with a number of organizations and institutions across Central New York. This includes creating career pathways within the proposed STEAM school and Syracuse University.

Half of the $500 million dollar community development fund will come from Micron. The other $250 million will be matched by federal, state, and local partners.

Big investments and financial growth are happening after Onondaga County legislators approved a $1.4 billion budget and Micron confirms its move to Central New York, which will increase employment opportunities in the area. Find out what other local news you've missed this week with the WAER News Round up for Oct. 10-14!

Micron’s $100 billion plans to open up shop in Clay is the largest private investment in state history, promising thousands of new jobs for the area. But the current workforce will need training and support in order for the area to meet this opportunity fully and equitably.

Onondaga Community College's new president Dr. Warren Hilton has spent the last two months getting to know people in the campus community.

Syracuse will partner with the Manufacturers Association of Central New York, or MACNY, to create a new software developer apprenticeship.

The City of Syracuse is aiming to recruit and train about 140 unemployed and underemployed city residents for positions that employers are looking to fill. Meanwhile, Councilors want to see if they can get county support for rental assistance before approving federal pandemic relief funds.

One Syracuse-area company is among dozens statewide to receive a share of $9 million to train its employees. New York’s Work Force Development Initiative…