Syracuse, NY-The Manufacturers Association (MACNY), today received a $405k grant from the New York State Department of Labor titled the MACNY/NAM (National Association of Manufacturers) Certification Project. The project will provide a pathway for low-income individuals and the unemployed to achieve workplace credentials and manufacturing skills certifications, leading to increased employment in the manufacturing and construction sectors. Randy Wolken,
MACNY's President, was in attendance at today's Department of Labor announcement, September 14, 2009, at 1:30 pm at the Amos Building in downtown Syracuse, to accept the grant.
“MACNY has long maintained that one of the key components to our state manufacturing sector's continued success is a highly skilled and educated workforce,” stated Randy Wolken, MACNY's President. “MACNY, NAM and the New York State Department of Labor have always shared similar philosophies in providing local manufacturing firms with the most up-to-date information and
education possible, allowing our businesses to thrive in today's global economy.”
The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) has developed partnerships with several associations that provide nationally-recognized manufacturing certificates. As part of the grant, this program focuses on education and mentoring of low income individuals and the regional workforce to access local training programs designed to help participants achieve welding, machining and production worker certifications.
MACNY is pleased to be partnering on this project with a number of local community organizations, including Westcott Community Center, CNY Works, Inc., OCM BOCES, Onondaga Community College, Workkeys Center at Syracuse University, Partners for Education & Business, Syracuse Behaviorial Health and the Greater Syracuse Works.
“This promotes continued collaboration between national, state and local organizations, as we continue to work towards a high quality workforce within the Central and Upstate region,” finished Wolken. “I am looking forward to working with The National Association of Manufacturers, the New York State Department of Labor and the various local associations and organizations involved in this exciting project.”
The Manufacturers Association (MACNY) represents over 330 companies in a nineteen county region in Central Upstate New York. The 96-year-old organization provides information, services, training, purchasing consortiums, and advocacy support for its members.
Program Details Below:
http://www.westcottcc.org/JTI.htm
