The Training and Education Program of WDI serves the working families of New York State by directing funding for workplace education and training to programs that bring about job retention, promotion, transition retraining, and skills upgrading.

We provide funding to programs that help keep New York State’s workforce viable in an ever-changing economy.

Programs supported to date include:

1. OSHA safety
2. CDL license training
3. Engineer license preparation
4. Microsoft Office applications
5. Asbestos handler training
6. Welding certification
7. HVAC training
8. Civil Service exam preparation
9. Professional training for teachers and assistant teachers
10. Medication certification
11. Workplace Spanish
12. Auto CAD

To implement programs on the local level, centers are positioned throughout New York State and on Long Island. In NYC, The Consortium for Workers Education provides education and training, http://www.cwe.org/. Through a simple application process, organizations apply through their regional center for funding to provide training programs tailored to meet the needs of the region’s workers. Some centers also host computer-training courses, which are open to area residents.

Through this system, the Workforce Development Institute already has provided more than 50,000 hours of instructional training to 17,000 working men and women across New York State.

WORKFORCE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FUNDS 2007-2008

The Workforce Development Institute is issuing applications for workplace education and training program funds to assist in providing educational opportunities to improve worker skills. Priority is given to activities that will strengthen a worker’s employability. Applications are available for unions and employers; individuals wishing to participate in training programs must apply through their local WDI regional program office (listed by county above).

This application is for classes/programs taking place between July 1, 2007 and June 30, 2008; however, the availability of resources is dependent on funding within each region. Training funded under this grant must be completed by June 30, 2008. Download Application in PDF format**

**All applications and supporting materials must be submitted to the appropriate regional office where trainings will be offered.

Workforce Education and Training Funds 2007-2008*

1. Download the Application in PDF Format

2. Instructions to complete the application

*Individuals wishing to take classes should contact their regional WDI office listed below.

Buffalo/Niagara - Niagara, Orleans, Erie, Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua County.

Capital Region- Rensselaer, Albany, Schoharie, Schenectady, Montgomery, Fulton, Saratoga, Washington, Warren, Hamilton, and Essex County.

Hudson Valley - Orange, Sullivan, Ulster, Dutchess, Rockland, Columbia, and Greene County.

Long Island – Suffolk and Nassau County.

Mohawk Valley - Herkimer and Oneida County.

Rochester- Genesee, Monroe, Wayne, Seneca, Ontario, Livingston, Wyoming, Steuben, Schuyler, and Chemung.

Syracuse- Oswego, Onondaga, Madison, Cortland, Cayuga, Tompkins, Cortland, Chenango, Otsego, Tioga, Broome, and Delaware.

Additional Training Materials for Approved Programs**

1. Instructor Time Sheet
2. Attendance Sheet
3. Sign In Record
4. Student Intake Form

**All materials must be submitted to the appropriate regional office.