Workforce Development Institute

Globalization and new technologies, however, are transforming our economy, redefining how, where and even whether or not we work. Corporations relocate, leaving workers, suppliers, and support services behind. The Workforce Development Institute (WDI) is a leader in facing these challenges, addressing the redesign, organization, and implementation of employment-related services in New York State.

Our Mission is to improve the lives of working families across New York State by providing workforce intelligence and programs in economic development, education and training, cultural enrichment, family support, and disabled and dislocated workers services.

WDI supports organized labor and working families.We provide workforce intelligence: education and training programs, cultural activities, family support services, information, and referral, economic and public policy research, program development and advocacy.

WDI offers technical assistance to Workforce Investment Boards, and state, county and municipal governments.

WDI works with school districts and community colleges to increase the range and quality of our services.

WDI has developed an education and training partnership with the Consortium for Worker Education (CWE) in New York City. For over 20 years CWE has provided working New Yorkers with employment education and advancement programs. Working with the unions of the New York City Central Labor Council, representing over 1.4 million New York City workers, and community groups, the CWE produces dynamic solutions for workforce education and economic development.

The WDI Informational Booklet is available to print or view online in PDF format.

Contact Information

Administration
96 South Swan Street, Albany, NY 12210
Tel: 518-463-2141 Fax: 518-432-5609
E-Mail: dgaetano@wdiny.org

Programs
24 Fourth Street, Troy, NY 12180
Tel: 518-272-3500 Fax: 518-272-3501
E-Mail: wparsons@wdiny.org

Ethically Speaking...

Introducing a new monthly segment focused on ethical considerations in conversations about our work and positive values that organized labor strengthens in American society.

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