WDI

A statewide non-profit working to increase opportunities for all New Yorkers to succeed in the workforce.

[WDI @WDINY]

Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces make up an important part of NY’s workforce with nearly 250K bringing skills and leadership to every sector. We thank all Veterans for their service and honor those who continue to strengthen the workforce and our communities. #VeteransDay2022

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WDI and our partners @NYSBCTC hosted the inaugural Apprenticeship & Workforce Development Summit bringing together leaders and instructors who are committed to building the next generation of workers who will continue to build New York. https://t.co/zvVGb0tK2F

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WDI is approaching 10 years of its #manufacturing program, supporting hundreds of businesses in training and hiring and tens of thousands of working New Yorkers. We continue to support this rewarding and critical sector as it heads into the future. https://t.co/xdQP7qvkvg

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As we continue to recognize National Disability Employment Awareness Month #NDEAM we're sharing a video produced by @wildwoodprogram about their work & how they build relationships w/employers to hire and retain a productive local workforce: https://t.co/hvbHNxOLKU

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CEG was thrilled to be a part of this incredible regional collaboration at @HudsonValleyCC as we welcomed over 1500 students from area schools to learn about local career pathways. Career Jam 2022 kicked off to help support a regional talent pipeline and retain young talent.

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We honor #IndigenousPeoplesDay & recognize the role of Native Americans as the people who cultivated and shaped the lands we call home in NY and across the US; we are neighbors with 8 Tribal Nations whose members contribute to all sectors of the workforce. https://t.co/JGMSSDRefZ

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Thanks to @NYATEP & @NYSEDC for a great fall conference. Director of #WkDev Rich Turner joined @WDINY & @OptiProSystems Monday on a panel touting partnerships and collaboration.

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National Disability Employment Awareness Month recognizes the important role people with disabilities play in a diverse and inclusive American workforce. WDI engages with partners across NYS to improve career accessibility. Learn more about #NDEAM here: https://t.co/0dNHqTKaqG

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Roberto Clemente, born in Puerto Rico, became 1 of the first Latin American stars in the MLB w/ an 18-season Hall of Fame career. His legacy on and off the field is commemorated in the MLB's annual Roberto Clemente Award. #HispanicHeritageMonth Learn more: https://t.co/GydA1krMIu

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Brooklyn Navy Yard x ITAC x WDI Presents: Founder Stories - Scaling Food and Fashion Businesses in NYC

Celebrate Manufacturing Day at the Yard with a special, one-day look into local Food & Fashion businesses! Learn more about this exciting event here:

https://t.co/qpKPQfh3b1

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Meet Dr. Ellen Ochoa, who became the first woman of Hispanic descent to explore space aboard the shuttle Discovery in 1993. She returned to space on three subsequent missions, logging nearly 1,000 hours of flight time. Learn more: https://t.co/5nEkLm8eoe #HispanicHeritageMonth

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Today 9/21 we recognize #BlackWomensEqualPayDay - current economic issues related to the pandemic and inflation have only exacerbated pay inequities, pushing this year's equal pay day back seven weeks from when it was recognized in 2021 (August 3rd). https://t.co/Cup6dKliau

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This #nationalhispanicheritagemonth (9/15-10/15) learn about critical figures who have addressed and improved areas for the Hispanic and Latino community in policy, working conditions, wages, social and economic well being, and immigrant laborers' rights: https://t.co/aHy19mFxEi

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We honor and remember those who were lost in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 including many working people. We are continually grateful for the acts of bravery, service, and solidarity in the immediate aftermath of the tragedy and the years that have followed.

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Since 1887 Labor Day has been a celebration of the toils and innovations of working people. Everyone deserves a workplace that is safe, fair, dignified, and provides a family-sustaining wage. WDI is proud to work with our partners to support an equitable & productive workforce.

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WDI has been a proud supporter of @NEWStrongWomen which helps Building & Const Trade unions diversify Apprentices and Journeyworkers while giving women the ability to earn family-sustaining wages. For more info check out this great piece from #SundayTODAY: https://t.co/k55GSixt41

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Tonight! Learn more about the emerging #cannabisindustry at the Cannabis Resource Fair in Queens at 6pm. Details below #wkdev

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WDI is proud to celebrate the 32nd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - this civil rights law works to ensure all people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. Celebrate by visiting: https://t.co/50ByTS8xDL #ADA32

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Tonight! Join us at 𝑪𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒔 𝑷𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒍 𝒐𝒏 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒄𝒆 𝑫𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 & 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒓𝒔' 𝑹𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔. Learn from a variety of industry experts about the emerging #cannabisindustry in New York State! #wkdev

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Child Care Subsidy Program Associate Shayna Leigh represented WDI at @albanyschools Summer Celebration and Safety Event to help educate folks about WDI's Subsidy Program that helps eligible families offset the cost of child care in the Capital Region. https://t.co/L4nSJI6x8X