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Amanda Rice Promoted to Manager of Workforce Operations and Advancement

SYRACUSE, NY – MACNY, The Manufacturers Association of Central New York, is pleased to announce the promotion of Amanda Rice, MPA, to Manager of Workforce Operations and Advancement. Amanda first...

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Culture Shock and Workforce Development

Culture Shock and Workforce Development Colleen Blagg, Manager of Workforce Development and Apprenticeship “By show of hands, how many of you are willing to quit your job today to start...

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NYS Workforce Program Award Presented to MACNY’s Manufacturers Intermediary Apprenticeship Program

The Manufacturers Intermediary Apprenticeship Program (MIAP), led by MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, has been chosen by the New York Association of Training and Employment Professionals (NYATEP) Statewide Awards Committee to...

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Althea Strife Promoted to Workforce Development Specialist

We are excited to announce the promotion of Althea Strife to Workforce Development Specialist. Althea first joined MACNY in 2020 as an Apprenticeship Coordinator with a strong administrative and accounting...

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Celebrating Manufacturing Month on Newsmakers with Andrew Donovan

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MACNY and PEB Celebrate National Manufacturing Day with Over 400 Students and Educators at 11 Regional Manufacturing Facilities

October is New York State’s official celebration of Manufacturing Month, which aligns with National Manufacturing Day, also known as MFG Day, annually held on the first Friday of this month....

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Manufacturing Days 2023

Manufacturing Days 2023 Randy Wolken, President & CEO As a collective team, MACNY and Partners for Education & Business, Inc. (PEB) focus on achieving three goals throughout the year: Creating...

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Women In Manufacturing

Women In Manufacturing Randy Wolken, President & CEO Female employment in manufacturing reached its height this year, with a total of 3.77 million workers, according to the National Association of...

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Memo in Support: 2023-24 State Budget $1.75 MIAP Funding

MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT 2023-24 State Budget - Department of Labor - $1.75 Million Manufacturers Intermediary Apprenticeship Program (MIAP)  MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, and The Manufacturers Alliance of New York State...

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Testimony provided to the Joint Legislative Budget Hearing on Workforce Development and Labor

Thank you for the opportunity to submit testimony on the 2023-24 Executive Budget Proposal. My name is Michael Frame, and I serve as the Senior Vice President of Workforce Development...

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Emily Langan Promoted to Manager of Partners for Education & Business, Inc.

We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Emily Langan to Manager, Partners for Education and Business, Inc. Since joining MACNY in October 2021 as a Workforce Development Specialist, Emily...

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Samantha Wessing Joins MACNY as Workforce Development Specialist

We are pleased to welcome Samantha Wessing to the MACNY team as a Workforce Development Specialist. In this role, Samantha will support MACNY’s New York State Manufacturers Intermediary Apprenticeship Program...

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Eileen Donovan Promoted to Senior Workforce Development Specialist

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Eileen Donovan to Senior Workforce Development Specialist. Eileen first joined MACNY in 2019 as a Workforce Development Coordinator and was later promoted...

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National Apprenticeship Week Concludes

National Apprenticeship Week Concludes Randy Wolken, President & CEO This week, we are taking part in National Apprenticeship Week (NAW). NAW is a nationwide celebration where industry, labor, workforce, education,...

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MACNY and MVCC to Partner, Train Transitioning Soldiers/ Military Spouses for Careers in Advanced Manufacturing through LIFT’s “Operation Next” Program

MACNY, The Manufacturers Association and Mohawk Valley Community College to Partner, Train Transitioning Soldiers/ Military Spouses for Careers in Advanced Manufacturing through LIFT’s “Operation Next” Program LIFT, the Detroit-based, Department...

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Mohawk Valley Community College and MACNY Announce Partnership with Wolfspeed to Upskill their Workforce through NYS Registered Apprenticeship Program

To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week (November 14 – 18), Mohawk Valley Community College and MACNY, The Manufacturers Association of Central New York announced they will partner with Wolfspeed, Inc to...

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Amy Stage Promoted to Director of Apprenticeship & Workforce Development

MACNY, The Manufacturers Association of Central New York, is pleased to announce the promotion of Amy Stage to Director of Apprenticeship & Workforce Development. Amy first joined MACNY in March...

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Dr. Tanya M. Eastman Joins MACNY as Director of Partners for Education & Business

The Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY) today announced that it has hired Dr. Tanya M. Eastman as the Director of Partners for Education & Business, Inc., an affiliate...

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Colleen Blagg Joins MACNY as Manager of Apprenticeship & Workforce Development

We are so excited to welcome Colleen Blagg to the team as the Manager of Apprenticeship & Workforce Development. In this role, Colleen will work on an array of grants...

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Murjan Abdi Joins MACNY as Workforce Development Assistant

Please join us in welcoming Murjan Abdi to the team as the Workforce Development Assistant! In this role, Murjan will provide support to MACNY’s growing workforce development programming, assist Partners...

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Manufacturing Month 2022

Manufacturing Month 2022 Randy Wolken, President & CEO Together, the MACNY and Partners for Education and Business (PEB) team is focused on three goals throughout the year: creating excitement for...

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Partners for Education & Business Announces Record Year for CNY STEM Scholarships

Partners for Education & Business, Inc. (PEB) is proud to announce the 2022 class of CNY STEM Scholarship recipients. This year, a record 18 scholarships worth $148,000 in total were...

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Senator John W. Mannion Secures Record $1,750,000 for Workforce Training in High-Demand and High-Skill Manufacturing Jobs in CNY and Across the State

Senator John W. Mannion Secures Record $1,750,000 for Workforce Training in High-Demand and High-Skill Manufacturing Jobs in CNY and Across the State MACNY program rapidly expanding to semiconductor industry, gaming...

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Amanda Rice Joins MACNY as Finance & Contract Administration Specialist

Please join us in welcoming Amanda Rice, MPA to MACNY's team as the Finance & Contract Administration Specialist. In this role, Amanda will oversee, coordinate, and manage MACNY’s state and...

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Amy Stage Joins MACNY as Manager of Apprenticeship & Workforce Development

Please join us in welcoming Amy Stage to the MACNY team as the Manager of Apprenticeship & Workforce Development. In this role, Amy will provide state-wide support for MACNY’s New...

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MACNY Apprenticeship Program Announces Graduates and Urges Continued State Funding of Program

MACNY – The Manufacturers Association of Central New York today announced it recently graduated a new group of registered apprentices through the Manufacturers Intermediary Apprenticeship Program (MIAP). To date, there...

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Memo of Support: MIAP Funding

MEMO OF SUPPORT FY 2023 State Budget-Department of Labor $1 Million - Manufacturers Intermediary Apprenticeship Program for New York State MACNY - The Manufacturers Association of Central New York and...

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Patrick Langan Joins MACNY as Workforce Development Program Manager

Please join us in welcoming Patrick Langan to the team! Patrick has joined the organization as a Workforce Development Program Manager and will focus on military and veteran services. In...

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The National Institute for Innovation and Technology receives funding from the US Department of Labor to lead the expansion of the nation’s Registers Apprenticeships in strategic supply chains

The National Institute for Innovation and Technology receives funding from the US Department of Labor to lead the expansion of the nation's Registers Apprenticeships in strategic supply chains Major Focus...

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Statement from MACNY President & CEO Randy Wolken on Governor Hochul’s 2022 State of the State Address

On behalf of MACNY – The Manufacturers Association, we applaud Governor Kathy Hochul’s continued commitment to investing in workforce development initiatives across the state, which includes expanding access to registered...

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Ashley Stoltz Joins MACNY as Workforce Development Specialist

Please join us in welcoming Ashley Stoltz to the team! Ashley has joined the organization as a Workforce Development Specialist. In her role, Ashley will support MACNY’s New York State...

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Justyna Valencia Joins MACNY as Workforce Development Specialist

Please join us in welcoming Justyna Valencia to the team! Justyna has joined the organization as a Workforce Development Specialist. In her role, Justyna will support MACNY’s New York State...

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It’s National Apprenticeship Week!

You know “timing is everything,” right? This week is National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) and your timing couldn’t be better if you’re looking to upskill your workforce. National Apprenticeship Week is...

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Emily Langan Joins MACNY as Workforce Development Specialist

We are pleased to welcome Emily Langan, MPA to the team. Emily has joined the organization as a Workforce Development Specialist. In her role, she will represent MACNY and Partners...

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Manufacturing Careers Day 2021

Partners for Education & Business, Inc. and MACNY welcome you to our 12th Annual Manufacturing Careers Day Hosted by Dan Cummings of News Channel 9, Lockheed Martin kicks off Manufacturing...

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Celebrating Manufacturing Day

The Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY) and Partners for Education & Business (PEB) today announced they will celebrate National Manufacturing Day on October 1, 2021. MFG Day, which...

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Employer Registration – Statewide Advanced Manufacturing Virtual Job Fair

New York State manufacturing employers are invited to the Statewide Advanced Manufacturing Virtual Job Fair, being held on Thursday, August 19, 2021 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm!  In partnership...

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Amy Stewart Joins MACNY As Workforce Development Specialist

We are excited to welcome Amy Stewart to the MACNY and PEB team! Amy has joined the organization as a Workforce Development Specialist. In her role, she will represent MACNY...

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Upcoming Event – Creating an Equitable & Future-Focused Manufacturing Workforce with Apprenticeship

Creating an Equitable & Future-Focused Manufacturing Workforce with Apprenticeship Event Date Tuesday, March 16 | 1 - 4 pm ET Registration Link https://www.jff.org/events/creating-equitable-future-focused-manufacturing-workforce-apprenticeship?utm_source=partners&utm_medium=promo&utm_campaign=effmanuinvitepp Summary Right now, American manufacturers are finding...

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Taylor Hodge Joins MACNY as Workforce Development Specialist

We are pleased to welcome Taylor Hodge to the team! Taylor has joined the organization as a Workforce Development Specialist. In her role, she will represent MACNY and Partners for...

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Join us for Manufacturing Careers Day 2020

You're invited to Manufacturing Careers Day! Friday, October 2 at 10 am via YouTube All virtual event links will be shared via email. Click here to get on the list!...

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Statewide Apprenticeship Opportunity Industry Roundtable

Statewide Apprenticeship Opportunity Industry Roundtable  Monday, September 21, 2020 9:00 AM – 10 AM RSVP:  HERE   Please join us at an Industry Roundtable on September 21 focused on employer...

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Upcoming Event – Growing Long Island’s Manufacturing Workforce: An Apprenticeship Accelerator

Growing Long Island’s Manufacturing Workforce: An Apprenticeship Accelerator Event Date Thursday, September 17 | 9:30-11:30 am ET Registration Link https://jff.webex.com/jff/onstage/g.php?MTID=e9a487baf587a49a7d9e0e688c15f7ada Summary Learn how Registered Apprenticeship can address the workforce needs...

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Upcoming Event – Growing Long Island’s Manufacturing Workforce: An Apprenticeship Accelerator

Growing Long Island’s Manufacturing Workforce: An Apprenticeship Accelerator Event Date Thursday, September 17 | 9:30-11:30 am ET Registration Link https://jff.webex.com/jff/onstage/g.php?MTID=e9a487baf587a49a7d9e0e688c15f7ada Summary Learn how Registered Apprenticeship can address the workforce needs...

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Upcoming Event – Growing Long Island’s Manufacturing Workforce: An Apprenticeship Accelerator

Growing Long Island’s Manufacturing Workforce: An Apprenticeship Accelerator Event Date Thursday, September 17 | 9:30-11:30 am ET Registration Link https://jff.webex.com/jff/onstage/g.php?MTID=e9a487baf587a49a7d9e0e688c15f7ada Summary Learn how Registered Apprenticeship can address the workforce needs...

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MACNY Works with Manufacturers Alliance Partner, CEG, to Sponsor Apprenticeship Program for 50+ GLOBALFOUNDRIES Workers

The Center for Economic Growth (CEG) will be vastly expanding its role in upskilling the Capital Region’s workforce through a first-of-its-kind apprenticeship program for the semiconductor manufacturing industry. CEG has...

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Statewide Apprenticeship Opportunity Industry Roundtables

Statewide Apprenticeship Opportunity Industry Roundtables   Monday, August 10, 2020 Monday, September 21, 2020 9:00 AM – 10 AM RSVP:  HERE   Please join us at an Industry Roundtable on...

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Statewide Apprenticeship Opportunity Industry Roundtables

Statewide Apprenticeship Opportunity Industry Roundtables    Monday, July 27, 2020 Monday, August 10, 2020 Monday, September 21, 2020 9:00 AM – 10 AM RSVP:  HERE   Please join us at...

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PEB’s 2020 Annual Awards Celebration

Partners for Education and Business, Inc. and the CNY STEM Hub invite you to view the 2020 Annual Awards Celebration! This year, we are celebrating engaged businesses in the community,...

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MACNY President to Address COVID-19 Pandemic Response and Recovery at Horizons 2020 Workforce and Education Conference

MACNY President & CEO Randy Wolken will be a featured speaker at the Jobs for the Future (JFF) Horizons virtual conference on Tuesday, June 9, at 3:00 pm. Wolken will...

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OCC Student Spotlight: Syracuse P-TECH Student Eliza Velazquez

Student Spotlight: Eliza Velazquez Roger Mirabito, SUNY OCC The P-TECH program has given Eliza Velazquez an accelerated pathway to a career. She's a first generation college student who began thinking...

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For Immediate Release: Statement Regarding the FY2021 State Budget

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 3, 2020 Contact: MACNY, Tiffany Latino-Gerlock, (315) 474-4201 x. 13 Statement Regarding the FY2021 State Budget State Legislature Passes Final State Budget Agreement - MIAP Receives...

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Local Employers Host P-TECH Sophomores

Recently, two local employers, Cryomech and Thompson & Johnson, hosted P-TECH sophomores, took them on tours of their worksites, and shared their insights about jobs they’re looking to fill. These...

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Video: Testimony Before the Joint Legislative Hearing on Workforce Development

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Summer Youth Employment Matters

In response to a question about how to hire skilled workers, MACNY’s Director of Apprenticeship, Martha Ponge states simply, “Open your doors.” It turns out that the entreaty applies to...

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CNY STEM Scholarship Program Kicks Off 2020 Application Process

CNY STEM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM KICKS OFF 2020 APPLICATION PROCESS Regional students majoring in STEM fields are encouraged to apply before the March 1st deadline Partners for Education & Business, Inc....

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STEM Scholars Connect With CNY Employers

STEM SCHOLARS CONNECT WITH CNY EMPLOYERS On January 9th, Upstate Medical University’s CNY Biotech Accelerator Center (CNYBAC) was the scene for STEM Scholars to meet and network with local employers...

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ICYMI: Randy Wolken on Dave Allen’s Christmas Show

Click here to listen to Randy Wolken on Dave Allen's Christmas Show (3-minute clip)

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P-TECH Update: Students Meet with GENIUS NY Teams

Recently, the Computer Information and Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems P-TECH 10th grade students visited GENIUS NY and met with the teams. Each student was presented with a drone as a...

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Thinking Outside the Box to Get Good Employees

Read more below to find out about a new and innovative apprenticeship program tied to a free tuition 4-year degree being utilized in New Jersey.

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News Channel 9: Looking for work, or looking for workers; new platform connects CNY manufacturers with talent

Click here to learn more about MACNY's Career & Talent Platform!

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Hiring? Looking for a job? Check out MACNY’s Career & Talent Platform

Have you heard? MACNY has launched an exciting new method for member companies to find potential job applicants and for job seekers to find employment.  MACNY’s Career and Talent...

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Partners for Education & Business Receives $4,326 from King & King Architects, Winners of FALLanthropy Games

On September 18, SRC, Inc. hosted the inaugural FALLanthropy Games as a fun and rewarding way to connect with industry colleagues while raising money for local STEM charities. Employees from...

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MACNY’s Martha Ponge visits Germany with NYATEP to Learn More About German Apprenticeship Programs

MACNY's Director of Apprenticeship, Martha Ponge, has spent the last week traveling in Germany with NYATEP, New York's Workforce Association. Throughout their travels, the delegation chronicled their trip with blog...

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Ephesus Lighting Hosts P-TECH Students for an Industry Visit

On Friday, November 1st, P-TECH freshmen had the opportunity to visit Ephesus Lighting. Known for designing LED lighting for sports stadiums and arenas, the students found the facilities to also...

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Madison County Health Department and partners including MACNY host first Annual Healthy Workforce Business Conference

The Madison County Health Department and partners hosted its first Annual Healthy Workforce Business Conference in Hamilton, NY. The event engaged over 75 participants representing the private sector, government, non-profits,...

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MACNY and Central New York School Boards Association (CNYSBA) Announce Formal Affiliation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 7, 2019 Contact: MACNY - Tiffany Latino-Gerlock (315) 474-4201 ext. 13 The Manufacturers Association (MACNY) and Central New York School Boards Association (CNYSBA) Announce Formal Affiliation...

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G. Ray Bodley HS Presents Job Opportunities Fair

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P-TECH Program Kicks Off New School Year with Career Coaching Sessions

October began the sixth year of providing 9th and 10th-grade P-TECH students with mentoring from Career Coaches from the community.  The sophomore class had a “Bucket Tower” challenge that tasked...

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Congressman Katko, local educators working to increase the cybersecurity workforce

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Vetted Tech and AAUNY

Vetted Tech is a burgeoning startup that is in the process of becoming a AAUNY (Aerospace Alliance of Upstate NY) member. The company is focusing on DOD and Aerospace customers...

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Forum: Developing an Urgency to Support Careers in Manufacturing

October 4th is National Manufacturing Day! Join us for this year's business and education leaders forum: Developing an Urgency to Support Careers in Manufacturing. October 4, 2019 7:30 - 9...

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You Hire Based on Your Company Values and We Will Help You Train Them

The widespread use of apprenticeship training specifically meets an employee where they are and brings them to where they need to be making it easy to hire for fit. Read...

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JFF Awarded $16 Million to Scale Apprenticeship Programs

JFF Awarded $16 Million to Scale Apprenticeship Programs JFF’s Center for Apprenticeship & Work-Based Learning to support the design, implementation, and scaling of high-quality apprenticeships with funding from the U.S....

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CNY STEM Hand In Hand Project

This summer during the CNY STEM Hand in Hand Project, local middle and high school students produced the first prototype hand!  This program is being held at the CNY Biotech...

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Can Apprenticeship Work in Other Industry Clusters?

We’ve successfully supported the manufacturers in CNY and will continue to do so.  Now on to new trades and industry clusters.  Read more to see one creative way we can...

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PEB, CNY STEM Hub, and Members of the CNY Technology Sector Address the Growing Skills Gap

Research from the Korn Ferry Institute shows that by 2030, the global talent shortage could reach 85.2 million people – costing businesses trillions in lost economic opportunities. And with unemployment...

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Destigmatizing Jobs in Manufacturing

"What we need to do is convince people that when they enlist in a factory or garage ... it is not dark, dumb and dirty, but bright and smart and...

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The True Cost of Turnover

Read more here from our friends at ToolingU to see how building strong community and industry partnerships can help reduce turnover at your company.

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PEB Recognizes Students and Business Partners at Annual Awards Event

PEB Recognizes Students and Business Partners at Annual Awards Event CNY STEM Scholarships: SRC:  Joshua Budihardjo/C-NS High School; Kayla Gray/New Hartford High School; Nichole Oleyourryk/Hannibal High School   King +...

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Learn more about Clarkson’s Bachelors Completion Program and MS in Engineering Management Program!

We've partnered with Clarkson University! Join us for an upcoming webinar to learn more about Clarkson's Bachelors Completion Program and MS in Engineering Management Program! Tuesday, July 30 1 -...

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A Broader, National Strategy is Needed for Developing Registered Apprenticeship

A broader, national strategy is needed for developing registered apprenticeship programs! Click here to read more from IndustryWeek.

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Job Signing Day: The Highlight of PEB’s Annual Awards Event

Partners for Education and Business celebrated their 2019 Annual Awards at Le Moyne College on June 12th. During the ceremony, many companies were recognized who have worked closely with PEB...

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Syracuse P-TECH Job Shadows

On June 5th, the Syracuse P-TECH program completed their job shadow days for the 2018 – 2019 school year. This year, the 11th grade P-TECH students have been making progress...

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Will a Robot Take Your Job?

Will a Robot Take Your Job? Spoiler alert: The answer is a resounding NO!  Read more to hear about why automation will actually increase the need for skilled workers and...

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We Call Them Unicorns

The Wall Street Journal reports that the "tight U.S. job market squeezes smallest businesses the most."  Read more here to find out the unique things small companies are doing to...

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PIZZA, POP, and POWER TOOLS

What a great way to expose girls to opportunities in manufacturing.  Maybe the time has arrived in Central New York for our own Pizza, Pop, and Power Tools event.

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P-TECH Students Visits MACK Studios

On May 3rd, 9th grade students from the Auburn P-TECH Program went on their last industry visit of the year to MACK Studios. This company is one of Auburn’s best...

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Randy Wolken & Dave Freund Discuss Workforce Development on “Newsmakers”

VIDEO: Newsmakers - Randy Wolken and Dave Freund

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WSYR: P-TECH Program Helping Students Succeed While Closing the Skills Gap

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Fox News – Elementary students design crosswalk to encourage drivers to slow down

Read more from Fox News to see what happens when we start to engage youth in the application of technology as a way to solve real-world problems.

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MACNY Participates in Beech-Nut’s Apprenticeship Launch

The Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY) was excited to participate in this week’s launch of a new registered apprenticeship program at Beech-Nut Nutrition. The program combines supervised on-the-job...

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Pathways to Jobs: Discover the Opportunities – April 30th in Liverpool

Are you interested in the future of your workforce and where it will be coming from? Please join us for our Pathways to Jobs event to discover the opportunities that are available...

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Tesla partners with local colleges to establish apprenticeships in manufacturing

Read more to see a great example of industry partnering with local educational institutions.

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Oswego County Business: Despite skills gap challenge, Manufacturers Association of Central New York optimistic about progress in 2019

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Auburn P-TECH Students Visit Goulds Pumps + Upcoming P-TECH Events

Auburn P-TECH Students Visit Goulds Pumps + Upcoming P-TECH Events The Auburn 10th grade P-TECH program students visited Goulds Pumps in Seneca Falls on March 4th.  The students were given...

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Connecting Youths to Apprenticeships

Click here to read insights from the JFF Center For Apprenticeship & Work-Based Learning on the role of community-based organizations in connecting youth to apprenticeships.

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P-TECH Featured on Bridge Street’s STEAM Matters!

In case you missed it, click HERE to see P-TECH featured on Bridge Street's "STEAM Matters" program!

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Randy Wolken on CNBC: There’s a Shortage of the Right Kind of Workers to Fill Jobs

Last week, Randy Wolken, MACNY President & CEO, joined "The Exchange" to discuss the current job market and the positions where there is the greatest need. Click here to watch...

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Pathways to Jobs Events: Discover the Opportunities

Are you interested in the future of your workforce and where it will be coming from? Please join us for our Pathways to Jobs event to discover the opportunities that are available...

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The Trade War is a Farce? Really – What Do You Mean?

Read more from Industry Week to learn why it is critically important for us to be cultivating the next generation of the advanced manufacturing workforce.

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Syracuse P-TECH Students Visit Kilian Manufacturing

Syracuse P-TECH Students Visit Kilian Manufacturing Kilian, the largest manufacturer of custom bearings, is based right here in Central New York. Next year, Kilian will be celebrating their centennial anniversary...

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Pathways to Jobs Events: Discover the Opportunities

Are you interested in the future of your workforce and where it will be coming from? Please join us for our Pathways to Jobs event to discover the opportunities that are available...

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Laury Ferguson Joins MACNY as Assistant Director of Apprenticeship

MACNY is pleased to welcome Laury Ferguson to the team! Laury has joined the organization as the Assistant Director of Apprenticeship. In her role, Laury will be focused on the...

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P-TECH Event Recap: Ephesus Gumdrop Bridge Challenge

Once a year, the Ephesus Lighting career coaches visit the Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central and design an exclusive challenge for the students to solve.  This year Ephesus chose...

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Is Manufacturing Seeing a Calm Before the Storm?

Is Manufacturing Seeing a Calm Before the Storm? Click here to read one magazine’s perspective on the state of manufacturing in 2018 vs 2019.

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P-TECH: Roller Coaster Challenge

ITC P-TECH sophomores worked with their career coaches in January as they battled to create a roller coaster with at least 1 loop while travelling as slowly as possible without...

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IBM is collaborating with P-TECH. Are you?

MACNY & PEB are so proud to be a participant in such a wonderful, life-changing program for students. For more information on how to support the five local P-TECH...

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Statement from MACNY on 2019 State of the State

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 17, 2019 CONTACT: Tiffany Latino-Gerlock, MACNY, 474-4201, Ext. 13, [email protected]           STATEMENT FROM MACNY ON 2019 STATE OF THE STATE Syracuse, New York - MACNY, The Manufacturers...

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You’ve Heard About Apprenticeship, but What About Pre-Apprenticeship?

MACNY is engaged with the Syracuse City School District in an effort to bring more talented students directly from high school into apprenticeships with local companies.  Read more to see...

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PSLA at Fowler Students Visit Tech Garden

On December 12th, 9th Grade RPAS and CIS students from PSLA at Fowler visited the Tech Garden in Syracuse. They were greeted by Kara Jones, Content & Marketing Manager whose...

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Have You Met a MIAP Apprentice Yet?

Meet Rodney Hay, one of the many apprentices participating in a NYSDOL Registered Apprenticeship Program for Electro-Mechanical Technician, sponsored by Rochester Technology and Manufacturing Association, a part of the MIAP...

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Where Do U.S. Executives See Skills Gaps In The American Workforce? #infographic

Where Do U.S. Executives See Skills Gaps In The American Workforce? #infographic

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Did You Hear the News?

MACNY’s apprenticeship program is growing across the state. Read more to hear about our Long Island program launch.

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Millennials and Manufacturing: Eight Tips to Attract and Train a 21st Century Workforce

The American workforce is changing. As of 2015 the millennial generation (who the U.S. Census Bureau defines as anyone born between 1981-1996) has overtaken baby boomers (born between 1946-1964) to...

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What Skills Do You Need to Work in Automation?

What Skills Do You Need to Work in Automation? Fast Company has identified the skills necessary to work in automation.  Read more below.  As you do, keep in mind that...

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Solar Powered Tent For the Homeless

Read more to find out how 12 girls from Southern California solved a growing community problem.  What a great way to get girls interested in engineering.

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Do The MATH!

I remember as a child that my dad often said ”Do the MATH," “Figure it out," and I learned to like all things about MATH as a result.  Are we...

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Strengthening the STEM Workforce Pipeline Through Outreach

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) career outreach programs play a pivotal role in shaping the capabilities and makeup of the future workforce. Generally speaking, “STEM outreach” involves organizing events,...

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Free Training Opportunity with MVCC

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ITC Summer Bridge Program

From July 16th to July 26th, the Summer Bridge Program for the incoming 9th and 10th grade P-TECH classes were in session.  The Summer Bridge Program was designed to give...

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Continuous Growth is Synonymous with Continuous Improvement

Read more to learn about the growth of continuous improvement practices at Toyota Industrial Equipment Manufacturing, Toyota Material Handling, and our very own MACNY member company The Raymond Corporation.

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MACNY Congratulates the First Apprentices from NYC Department of Small Business Services Cohort!

From our friends at Center for Apprenticeship & Work-Based Learning... Teaming Up to Register Apprenticeships Congratulations to the 11 apprentices who graduated from the first NYC Department of Small Business...

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Why was Ivanka Trump in Syracuse and What is P-TECH?

Why was Ivanka Trump in Syracuse and what is P-TECH?  P-TECH, or Pathways in Technology, is an innovative approach to education resulting in student and local economic success.  Locally, the...

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Accelerated Apprenticeship Team Visits Crown Cork & Seal

Crown Cork & Seal opened their doors to our Accelerated Apprenticeship Team working in Tioga County.  Pictured are David Goodness from WDI, Martha Ponge from MACNY, Jennifer McCullough from Working Solutions in Rome,...

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Girls Coding Summer Camp Presented by AT&T and CNY STEM Hub

AT&T and CNY STEM Hub Present: <Girls Coding Project> When (two weeks): July 23 - 26 & July 30 - August 2 Time: 9 - 4 PM Who: Middle and...

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People Are The Most Valuable Assets at On-Demand Manufacturer in NC

Most people think automation and high tech manufacturing eliminates jobs.  Read on to see why one NC based manufacturer says people, not their 3D printers, are their most valuable asset.

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College Isn’t For Everyone and That’s Okay

A Bachelor's Degree is not always the answer. Isn't it also important whether or not you are happy with your job?

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Let’s Organize an Event Like this One in Central New York! Can We Count on You to Help?

Events like the one recently held in Western New York by our partners at MAST have had marked success in raising the awareness of careers in manufacturing.  Read more below...

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ICYMI: Virginia county’s ‘signing day’ celebrates seniors heading to jobs, not college (Today)

Most of us are familiar with "signing days" for college selection, but how about celebrating high school seniors heading directly into the workforce thanks to Career and Technical Education programs?...

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The Future and Why We May Miss the Exit!

Essential industries like manufacturing are desperate for people who use their hands and their minds. Why are we having such a hard time finding these people?

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CMTC: “If the co-founder of Apple can get rid of his fear of robots taking over, why can’t you?”

Click below to discover the three biggest myths about advanced robotics in manufacturing.

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Americans agree that future manufacturing jobs will…

The outlook for manufacturing is moving in a very positive direction. Read more to see how the perception of manufacturing is changing right along with the advancing technologies.

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Here’s why mom always said to play nice with others…

Read more from Getting Smart to find out how collaboration or partnering is popping up in all facets of life.

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The Daily Gazette: Apprenticeship program designed to boost manufacturing workforce

MACNY has partnered with The Center for Economic Growth (CEG) to bring The Manufacturing Intermediary Apprenticeship Program to the Capital Region. Read more from the Daily Gazette about how this program...

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We might be on the right path, but there is still a long way to go…

Apprenticeship in the U.S. is growing, but currently, only 35% of the 505,000 registered apprentices are working in advanced manufacturing.  Read more to see who is jumping on the apprenticeship...

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ToolingU – SME: Business Intermediary Is Leading the Way with Apprenticeship Solutions for the ‘Silver Tsunami’

This month, Martha Ponge, MACNY's Director of Apprenticeship, blogged for our partner, ToolingU-SME. In her post she discusses how we're working with our partners to lead the way with apprenticeship...

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AMO Higlights Reel – Check It Out!

The Advanced Manufacturing Office is the only technology development office within the U.S. Government dedicated to improving the energy and material efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness of manufacturing. Let’s take a...

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It’s Time to Rethink “Career Ready” after High School

Read more to learn how one Georgetown Professor’s ideas about changes that need to be made in the U.S. education system to better prepare our children for careers directly out...

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How Buffalo is Addressing the Skills Gap

“Manufacturing has more older workers than almost any other industry in the region, and the smallest proportion of younger workers.”  They call it the “Silver Tsunami.”  Read more to see...

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CNY STEM Job Shadow Day – February 2, 2018

A special opportunity to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) careers in CNY. On February 2, 2018, Central New York will participate in the regions second CNY STEM...

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Innovative Ways to Invest in Your Employees

“Apprenticeship programs are not short term fixes - they don't pay dividends for several years; employers MUST take the long view.”  Read more to see some innovative ways that organizations...

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Growing Jobs in the U.S. by Filling The Skilled Labor Funnel

Businesspeople in Sales and Marketing have been “filling their funnel” with sales prospects since the day they started their jobs.  It always takes a lot of potential prospects at the...

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ICYMI: Martha Ponge featured in Oswego County Business

Click below to read Filling in the 'Skills Gap' featuring Martha Ponge, MACNY's Director of Apprenticeship.

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Is Your Company Looking For the Elusive Millennial In Manufacturing?

Many companies are asking me the same question over and over.  “How do I attract young people to jobs in manufacturing?”  Supply Chain Management Review has some great suggestions on...

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Have You Tuned In Yet?

On a recent trip to New Jersey to participate in the New Jersey Institute of Technology  Apprenticeship Accelerator, Martha Ponge, MACNY's Director of Apprenticeship, was introduced to Manufacturing Talk Radio....

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Martha Ponge speaks at “Making The Case For Apprenticeship” – View the report

Making The Case for Apprenticeship: click here to view the report.

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Apprenticeship may not be THE answer, but is most definitely an answer.

Apprenticeship may not be THE answer, but is most definitely an answer. Read more to find out how countries like the UK are utilizing government funding in a new and unique way...

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Earning While in School – An Innovative New Training Program at Ohio State

Earning While in School - An Innovative New Training Program at Ohio State It seems like Ohio State is on the top of the AP list for Collegiate Football every...

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Which is more important – technology or talent?

Which is more important – technology or talent? By: Randy Wolken, President & CEO Leaders today are grappling with just how important talent and technology are to their organizations’ success. ...

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Should Coding Be Considered a Foreign Language?

We want students to be engaged in STEM education, but many do not have time to fit in extra classes in an already demanding schedule. Is allowing coding to count...

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Wanted: Job Shadow Host Sites

Looking to build relationships with high school students pursuing a career path in Mechanical Technology or Electrical Engineering Technology? The Syracuse P-TECH Program (Pathways in Technology Early College High School) is looking for...

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Students enrolled in the Syracuse P-TECH Program found summer employment opportunities at United Radio

Students enrolled in the Syracuse P-TECH Program at the Institute of Technology found summer employment opportunities at United Radio through PEB and MACNY’s collaboration with industry partners. Top left: Syracuse...

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Free paid training being offered for manufacturing jobs (localsyr.com)

CAZENOVIA (WSYR-TV) - Onondaga Community College and Madison County manufacturers are teaming up to offer paid training for skill trades.

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Five Reasons Upskilling Your Workforce is Important – The Aspen Institute

Upskilling helps your bottom line, improves retention, and employees are beginning to expect it.  Continue reading to learn 5 reasons you should be upskilling your current workforce.

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Rethink the Traditional Career Paths and Discover “New Collar” Careers

Rather than looking back toward past opportunities that might no longer be relevant, Ginny Rometty, the CEO at IBM,  recently wrote an op-ed which advised students and teachers to focus...

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Learn More About The CNY STEM Scholars

CNY STEM Scholars The CNY STEM Scholars program is a partnership between SRC, King + King Architects, Schneider Packaging Equipment Company, C&S Companies, Carrier Corporation, the CNY STEM Hub, and...

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CNY STEM Career Exploration Series

CNY STEM Career Exploration Series Studies have indicated that New York companies have more STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) jobs than they can fill.  To address this issue, Partners...

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Seven Ways Intermediaries Help Develop Apprenticeship Programs

Seven Ways Intermediaries Help Develop Apprenticeship Programs Intermediaries can provide crucial support to the development and management of apprenticeships at companies. They can conduct outreach to employers and manage relationships...

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If Parents and Students are Happier, Why Can’t Career and Tech Education Shake it’s Bad Image?

The research supports that high school students in Career and Technical Education (CTE) have a higher rate of graduation on a national average, but CTE can’t seem to shake the...

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Ideas are Cheap. Building Something is Hard.

Explore the day to day operations of, Lowercase NYC, one of the only eyewear producers in the United States.  The startup located in Brooklyn will give you insight into why...

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New Manufacturing and Career Counseling Tool for Students

Lightweight Innovations For Tomorrow, also known as LIFT, is launching new manufacturing and career counseling tool for middle schoolers and high schoolers.  Game-based and multi-media STEM platforms, Learning Blade® and...

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Check out these career path previews!

People of all ages struggle with the idea of what they want to be when they grow up.  A recent article in The Muse offers insight and access to a...

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5 Ways to Breathe Life into your Manufacturing Community – Edge Factor

Larissa Brown from Edge Factor, a leader in the fight to encourage the next generation of kids to become makers of things, describes five ways to creatively inspire students, parents, educators,...

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Change the world. Stay in STEM.

Did you know that less than 7% of women graduate with STEM degrees? This is problem we can solve by providing more exposure to resources and experiences that make STEM real...

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Great Jobs are Available for Skilled Workers in Manufacturing. How come many of those jobs remain unfilled month after month?

Great Jobs are Available for Skilled Workers in Manufacturing.  How come many of those jobs remain unfilled month after month? Read more to see how the challenge of finding skilled...

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Six Reasons to Start a Manufacturing Apprenticeship Program

Six Reasons to Start a Manufacturing Apprenticeship Program Academics can provide the basis for teaching critical thinking but academics alone neglects the hands on focused skills training, which allow some...

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“Four-fifths of executives surveyed said that a shortage of sufficiently skilled workers will affect their companies in the next 12 months”

According to a survey of more than 400 U.S. executives, companies expect to hire extensively in the coming year to address anticipated growth. However, a large number of these companies, predominantly...

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Wanted: Factory Workers, Degree Required (New York Times)

When the German engineering company Siemens Energy opened a gas turbine production plant in Charlotte, N.C., over 10,000 people showed up to apply for 800 positions. Sadly, fewer than 15...

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Next Solution Forum to be held in the Mohawk Valley on February 23, 2017

Sponsored by Fuze Hub and their partners around the state, Solutions Forums are half-day events held, regionally, across the state.   They provide a unique opportunity for small to mid-size manufacturers...

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Federal Programs for Manufacturers

Federal programs for Manufacturers From Exports to Energy, from Trade to Technology, and from obtaining government financing to securing government contracts; if it exists, the Federal Government probably has a...

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New Manufacturing USA Institute to be Located at RIT

New Manufacturing USA Institute to be Located at RIT Below are two articles describing the new Manufacturing USA Institute to be located at RIT.  RIT, a MACNY member and strong...

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ToolingU-SME: How is your company addressing the skills gap? Are you prepared?

Mission Critical: Workforce 2021 ToolingU-SME Based on five years of insights from their Workforce 2021 Assessment tool, ToolingU-SME, recently released a report detailing the progress being made towards addressing the...

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The National Institute of Standards and Technology would like your feedback.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) would like your feedback to help prepare a 2017 federal funding opportunity that will allow Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Centers and...

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