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61 New York State businesses, community colleges and community-based organizations will receive funding for workforce development totaling $3.4 million as part of the state's historic $175 million Workforce Development Initiative. Professional training is expected to provide 2,464 New Yorkers with in-demand skills. Grant funds are provided by the Department of Labor, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and The State University of New York. Since launching in May 2019, nearly $6.5 million has been awarded through the Workforce Development Initiative.

"These awards will help ensure that thousands of workers across the state are not only prepared for the jobs of today, but are ready to take on the jobs of tomorrow," said Governor Andrew M. Cuomo. "New York's workforce must adapt to the rapidly changing, modern economy and the Workforce Development Initiative will give our workers the edge they need to stay competitive."

New York's Regional Economic Development Councils play a key role in recommending applications for funding, based on regional economic needs and opportunities. Businesses and organizations from eight REDC regions receiving Workforce Development awards include:

• Finger Lakes: Berry Global, Bonduelle Americas, Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic, Creative Food Ingredients, Cutco Corporation, Harbec, Lifetime Assistance, Markin Tubing, McAlpin Industries, Newark-Wayne Community Hospital, O-AT-KA Milk Products Cooperative, Optimax, Orolia, Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, Park Ridge Nursing Home, Pfisterer Lapp, Prestolite Electric, Rochester General Hospital, Rochester General Long Term Care, Spectracom, University of Rochester Medical Center, Unity Hospital
• Southern Tier: Appleridge Senior Living, BAE Systems, Buckingham Manufacturing, Coffee Mania, Dick's Sporting Goods Distribution Center, George Industries, Hilliard Corporation, Intertek Testing Services, Stork H&E Turbo Blading
• North Country: Bitters & Bones, Citizen Advocates, Green Goddess Natural Market, Grizle T's, Harvest Hill Farm, Hunt Companies, Juniper Hill Farm, Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce & Convention & Visitors Bureau, Mountain Lake Services, Sugar House Creamery
• Capital Region: AngioDynamics, Hunt Companies, Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce & Convention & Visitors Bureau
• Mid-Hudson: The Council of Industry, Hudson River Museum, Hudson Valley Credit Union, Premier Brands of America
• New York City: Garment District Alliance, Montefiore Medical Center, Rebuilding Together NYC, International Rescue Committee, Brookfield Place I, Brookfield Place II, 600 Third Ave in Murray Hill, and Hines Interests
• Long Island: Belmont Child Care Association, Catholic Health Services, Family & Children's Association, Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, Suffolk County Department of Labor, United Way of Long Island, We Connect the Dots
• Western New York: SoPark Corporation

The professional training projects are supported by SUNY community colleges across the state, including: Adirondack, Broome, Corning, Dutchess, Fashion Institute of Technology, Genesee, Jamestown, Monroe, Nassau, North Country, Tompkins Cortland, and Westchester. Projects funded through NYS Department of Labor include sites in the Finger Lakes, Long Island and New York City. Projects funded through NYSERDA are all located in New York City.

"Investing in workforce development is essential to provide New Yorkers with the skills they need for the jobs of the future," said Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul. "In order to keep up with the needs of the labor market, New York must lead the way to train workers in advanced manufacturing, health care, and energy to close the skills gap and create a pipeline of talent for employers. This funding awarded as part of the Workforce Development Initiative targets resources to ensure job training is available in our communities for good paying jobs now and in the future that will continue to move our economy forward."

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