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For Job Seekers, Students, and Employers
RESOURCES FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS
THE BUSINESS COUNCIL OF WESTCHESTER www.thebcw.org
The Business Council of Westchester represents more than 1,000
employers throughout the county, providing its members with access to business development opportunities, demographic research, and lobbying efforts on issues that directly affect their businesses.
THE CATALYST — WESTCHESTER COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT www.westchestercatalyst.com
Westchester County’s Office
of Economic Development helps businesses thrive and grow by connecting them to grants, training, and other resources.
THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY COUNCIL OF WESTCHESTER & HUDSON VALLEY, INC. www.cicbca.org
The Construction Industry Council represents more than 600 construction businesses, including contractors, suppliers, consultants, and other professionals. The council maintains
a directory of union apprenticeship training programs, which can be found at www.cicbca.org/resources.
THE COUNCIL OF INDUSTRY
www.councilofindustry.org
The Council of Industry is a nonprofit dedicated to promoting the success
of manufacturers in the Hudson Valley. Offerings include management and leadership trainings and an array of workforce development programs, such as the New York State Manufacturing Alliance Apprenticeship Program. For
a full list of workforce development programs supported by the Council of Industry, go to www.councilofindustry. org/aboutus.
WESTCHESTER COUNTY ASSOCIATION (WCA) www.westchester.org
WCA is an independent voice for Westchester’s business community, representing members in real estate, healthcare, finance/banking, hospitality, technology, nonprofits, higher education, local government, and others. The association uses its strong relationships with colleges and other training providers to help employers build their talent pipeline. It has also published a comprehensive employer resource guide, which can be found at www.westchester.org/employerguide.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (WDI) www.wdiny.org
The institute works directly with employers and unions to understand major workforce development issues and address them. Employers looking to develop their workforce can apply to WDI for grants, with funding individualized to meet the exact needs of each applicant. WDI is particularly committed to helping manufacturing operations grow.
JOB AND APPRENTICESHIP BANKS
FUTURE SKILLS EXCHANGE
www.futureskillsx.org
This website, an initiative of the New York State Workforce Development Institute, works to connect job seekers with training providers in industries such as construction, healthcare, and IT.
NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
dol.ny.gov
The department maintains a comprehensive list of currently available apprenticeship programs, which can
be found at dol.ny.gov/apprenticeship/ overview. It also offers recruitment services for employers as well as funding opportunities for apprenticeships and other internal training programs. Learn more at dol.ny.gov/services-businesses.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP RESOURCES
THE ACCELERATION PROJECT (TAP)
www.theaccelerationproject.org
TAP has helped nearly 100,000 small businesses — most of them owned by women or people of color — with its consulting and strategic advisory services.
COMMUNITY CAPITAL NEW YORK
www.communitycapitalny.org
This nonprofit lender works to create an inclusive and equitable economy by focusing on funding for entrepreneurs and small business owners typically excluded by other lenders.
NEW YORK STATE SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER www.nysbdc.org
The Small Business Development Center provides small business owners and entrepreneurs with business counseling, training and business research at no cost.
SCORE WESTCHESTER
westchester.score.org
At SCORE, experienced entrepreneurs, corporate managers and executives volunteer their expertise to help small businesses start and succeed.
WOMEN’S ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT CENTER (WEDC) www.wedcbiz.org
WEDC provides free online courses to help build women’s skills in crucial areas such as negotiation, marketing, presentation, social media, and technology. Entrepreneurs can also apply to the organization for small business loans up to $50,000.
COLLEGES AND TRAINING PROVIDERS
THE COLLEGE OF WESTCHESTER (CW)
www.cw.edu
CW’s career focus programs are designed with input from local
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