Workforce Development

Communities, nonprofits, and other organizations can work toward increased local employment and higher wages by providing opportunities for job skill training to the local workforce. Communities can establish programs that improve entry-level skills, as well as programs that address the needs of specific sectors such as manufacturing and high-tech industries.

Tompkins Workforce New York, is the organization that serves as the local point of contact for workers and employers to address these issues. It provides services, such as resume preparation, sample interviews, and labor market information, to help facilitate employment opportunities for local workers.