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As a public organization, we work hard to assist in the economic development of Broome County. We have two separate entities designed to accomplish this purpose, the IDA and the LDC.

To apply for financial assistance, you must first complete an application to be considered by our staff and board of directors.

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Workforce Development

A strengthened economic development-workforce development partnership is essential for Broome County to develop new business and job opportunities in target industry sectors.

Economic Development

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Workforce Development

The Strategies

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Address immediate job shortages in target industries and retain a quality workforce.
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Address workforce shortages in target industries over the next 1-3 years.
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Create a comprehensive and integrated career path program for grades 8-12.
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Create a workforce systems model and structure that is stakeholder driven and in alignment with targeted industries and regional economic development initiatives.

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THE AGENCY IS THE LINK BETWEEN YOUR COMPANY + THE NEXT GENERATION WORKFORCE

Our partners are the most forward-thinking workforce development organizations in Broome County.

American Job Center | Broome-Tioga Workforce New York

Broome-Tioga Workforce helps employers meet their workforce needs with a variety of services, including:

  • Recruiting qualified applicants, from entry-level to professional
  • Labor market information
  • Training information and assistance
  • On-site recruitment
  • Referrals to other community resources
CONTACT: Rebecca Harris, Contract Specialist

Purple Briefcase | SUNY Broome

Purple Briefcase is SUNY Broome’s main job board platform where you can register as a new employer, post opportunities, and recruit SUNY Broome students and alumni all in one place! Create your free employer account by registering as a new employer. Employers are encouraged to visit campus in a variety of ways in order to connect with and recruit students.

CONTACT: Gina Chase, Applied Learning and Career Specialist

SUNY Broome Continuing Education

As the need for skill building and training expands, SUNY Broome has stayed current with trends by offering innovative credit and non-credit corporate programs. With more than 200 customized training programs each year, SUNY Broome Workforce Development is committed to the economic development of the region supporting companies to continuously improve. They can help you develop and implement training for your company or organization.

CONTACT: Janet Hertzog, Director of Continuing Education and Workforce Development

Hire BING | Binghamton University

Ranked among the elite public universities in the country, Binghamton rivals a first-rate private university, as a rigorous, collaborative and boldly innovative center of learning. The Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development provides a variety of services and recruiting options to employers. Employers use hireBING to post job and internships, manage on-campus recruiting, and register for career fairs.

CONTACT: The Fleishman Center
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