Annual Report 2018-19

Apprenticeship training in Plant Maintenance (Electrician) and Maintenance Mechanic (Automatic Equipment) began May 1, 2019 at area employer Saint Gobain in the City of Niagara Falls. Training through SUNY Niagara Workforce Development will include 144-180 hours of coursework a year for three years.

Workforce Development convened industry roundtables in the areas of Healthcare (2/21/19), Manufacturing (4/4/19), and logistics (5/23/19).

Industry Survey was sent to over 2,000 area businesses. The survey was designed to provide the college with information concerning current and long-range technical and occupational requirements of employers in the area. The information obtained from the survey will be used to revise and expand the curriculum at our institution and to prepare a high-skilled workforce for the job openings in our area.

New Business Training:

• Provided classes to eight new businesses through the SUNY Workforce Training grant.
• Will provide instruction to seven businesses as part of the DOL Hazard Abatement and Safety Grant beginning in August.

New Program:

Niagara County Youth Services Grant- provide education, workforce training, and case management to 42 out of school youth in Niagara County beginning July 1st. Areas include: Machine Tool, Pre-apprenticeship Core, Medical Billing, Pharmacy Technician, and Hospitality.