A statewide non-profit working to increase opportunities for all New Yorkers to succeed in the workforce.

Joined February 2010
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11 Nov 2022
Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces make up an important part of NY’s workforce with nearly 250K bringing skills and leadership to every sector. We thank all Veterans for their service and honor those who continue to strengthen the workforce and our communities. #VeteransDay2022
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26 Oct 2022
WDI and our partners @NYSBCTC hosted the inaugural Apprenticeship & Workforce Development Summit bringing together leaders and instructors who are committed to building the next generation of workers who will continue to build New York. bit.ly/3D6eW8m
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19 Oct 2022
WDI is approaching 10 years of its #manufacturing program, supporting hundreds of businesses in training and hiring and tens of thousands of working New Yorkers. We continue to support this rewarding and critical sector as it heads into the future. bit.ly/3DcdAKk

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17 Oct 2022
As we continue to recognize National Disability Employment Awareness Month #NDEAM we're sharing a video produced by @wildwoodprogram about their work & how they build relationships w/employers to hire and retain a productive local workforce: bit.ly/3EP0yE6

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14 Oct 2022
CEG was thrilled to be a part of this incredible regional collaboration at @HudsonValleyCC as we welcomed over 1500 students from area schools to learn about local career pathways. Career Jam 2022 kicked off to help support a regional talent pipeline and retain young talent.
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10 Oct 2022
We honor #IndigenousPeoplesDay & recognize the role of Native Americans as the people who cultivated and shaped the lands we call home in NY and across the US; we are neighbors with 8 Tribal Nations whose members contribute to all sectors of the workforce. bit.ly/3CCxYEg

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6 Oct 2022
Thanks to @NYATEP & @NYSEDC for a great fall conference. Director of #WkDev Rich Turner joined @WDINY & @OptiProSystems Monday on a panel touting partnerships and collaboration.
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1 Oct 2022
National Disability Employment Awareness Month recognizes the important role people with disabilities play in a diverse and inclusive American workforce. WDI engages with partners across NYS to improve career accessibility. Learn more about #NDEAM here: bit.ly/3C1GJGG
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29 Sep 2022
Roberto Clemente, born in Puerto Rico, became 1 of the first Latin American stars in the MLB w/ an 18-season Hall of Fame career. His legacy on and off the field is commemorated in the MLB's annual Roberto Clemente Award. #HispanicHeritageMonth Learn more: bit.ly/3SG5XRl

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20 Sep 2022
Brooklyn Navy Yard x ITAC x WDI Presents: Founder Stories - Scaling Food and Fashion Businesses in NYC Celebrate Manufacturing Day at the Yard with a special, one-day look into local Food & Fashion businesses! Learn more about this exciting event here: eventbrite.com/e/bny-x-itac-…
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22 Sep 2022
Meet Dr. Ellen Ochoa, who became the first woman of Hispanic descent to explore space aboard the shuttle Discovery in 1993. She returned to space on three subsequent missions, logging nearly 1,000 hours of flight time. Learn more: cnb.cx/3UzdFyr #HispanicHeritageMonth
21 Sep 2022
Today 9/21 we recognize #BlackWomensEqualPayDay - current economic issues related to the pandemic and inflation have only exacerbated pay inequities, pushing this year's equal pay day back seven weeks from when it was recognized in 2021 (August 3rd). bit.ly/3R3qONn

15 Sep 2022
This #nationalhispanicheritagemonth (9/15-10/15) learn about critical figures who have addressed and improved areas for the Hispanic and Latino community in policy, working conditions, wages, social and economic well being, and immigrant laborers' rights: bit.ly/3BHMPg5

11 Sep 2022
We honor and remember those who were lost in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 including many working people. We are continually grateful for the acts of bravery, service, and solidarity in the immediate aftermath of the tragedy and the years that have followed.
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5 Sep 2022
Since 1887 Labor Day has been a celebration of the toils and innovations of working people. Everyone deserves a workplace that is safe, fair, dignified, and provides a family-sustaining wage. WDI is proud to work with our partners to support an equitable & productive workforce.
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29 Aug 2022
WDI has been a proud supporter of @NEWStrongWomen which helps Building & Const Trade unions diversify Apprentices and Journeyworkers while giving women the ability to earn family-sustaining wages. For more info check out this great piece from #SundayTODAY: youtu.be/aGHstGDIt0Q

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10 Aug 2022
Tonight! Learn more about the emerging #cannabisindustry at the Cannabis Resource Fair in Queens at 6pm. Details below #wkdev
26 Jul 2022
WDI is proud to celebrate the 32nd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - this civil rights law works to ensure all people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. Celebrate by visiting: bit.ly/3PzAe3a #ADA32
21 Jul 2022
Tonight! Join us at 𝑪𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒔 𝑷𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒍 𝒐𝒏 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒄𝒆 𝑫𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 & 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒓𝒔' 𝑹𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔. Learn from a variety of industry experts about the emerging #cannabisindustry in New York State! #wkdev
20 Jul 2022
Child Care Subsidy Program Associate Shayna Leigh represented WDI at @albanyschools Summer Celebration and Safety Event to help educate folks about WDI's Subsidy Program that helps eligible families offset the cost of child care in the Capital Region. bit.ly/2UCN2fa