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INSTITUTE FOR WORKFORCE ADVANCEMENT
MELVILLE, NY · EIN 270685219 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE U99 · Science & Technology · Small ($100K-$1M) · iwa-us.org
revenue
$260K
expenses
$534K
net assets
$156K
employees
7
program ratio
46%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED MANUFACTURERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS NEW MARKETS THAT REQUIRE THE USE OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS AND HELP REGIONAL MANUFACTURERS PRODUCE COMPOSITE PRODUCTS THROUGH TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT AVAILABILITY. IWA WILL PROVIDE A FULL SPECTRUM OF SERVICES RANGING FROM ENGINEERING, PROCESS DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, INSPECTION, AND TESTING, TO WORKFORCE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Institute for Workforce Advancement (IWA) is a nonprofit workforce development organization based in Melville, New York, focused on training for advanced manufacturing with an emphasis on composite materials. It serves incumbent and transitioning workers, students, and adults from low-income communities through certification programs aligned with industry needs in aerospace, energy, and defense. IWA partners with educational institutions, government agencies, and industry to build career pathways and address regional skills gaps.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Composite Technician Certification
Program providing technical training in composite materials for careers in aerospace, energy, and advanced manufacturing
Drone Manufacturing with Composites
Program combining composite materials training with drone design, fabrication, and flight systems
FutureReady
5-day hands-on training program focused on drone design and build, renewable energy careers, and workforce readiness skills such as resume building and interview techniques
Introduction to Composites
2-day certification course covering composite materials, manufacturing, testing, and repair; provides college credit through partnership with Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology
Renewable Energy Career Workshop
Workshop introducing career opportunities in wind, solar, and hydrogen energy sectors, with a focus on clean energy workforce development
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Training 3 activities
    • Administer certified training programs for career advancement
      Provides nationally recognized certification programs in composites and advanced manufacturing to support career progression and workforce readiness.
    • Deliver workforce training in composites and advanced manufacturing
      Offers hands-on training programs such as the 2-day Introduction to Composites course and the Basic Composite Technician Training Program, which combine lecture and practical skills to prepare students and adults for careers in composites manufacturing. Successful course completion provides one full college credit.
    • Support apprenticeship and workforce development programs
      Develops and implements apprenticeship programs and delivers workforce training in partnership with industry leaders and regional manufacturers to prepare workers for roles in advanced manufacturing, energy, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, and building trades.
  • Clean Energy Workforce Training 2 activities
    • Deliver training in offshore wind and clean energy careers
      Offers workshops and training programs, including a 90-minute offshore wind careers workshop and a 5-day clean energy and drone design program, featuring hands-on experiments, guest speakers, and exposure to job opportunities and paid apprenticeships in renewable energy sectors.
    • Implement community-based renewable energy training initiatives
      Operates the FutureReady renewable energy training program in partnership with New York Power Authority and Local Content, delivering at least seven cohorts at the NYCHA Van Dyke Community Center in Brooklyn.
  • Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
    • Engage students and educators through STEM outreach events
      Organizes and participates in STEM-focused events such as the Annual Long Island STEM Expo, Manufacturing Day at the Cradle of Aviation Museum, and the Intergenerational Green Jobs Summit to promote career pathways in advanced manufacturing and clean energy.
  • Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
    • Provide career advancement and job placement support
      Offers career advisement, job market preparation, and pathways to employment or further education for unemployed and employed workers through resume building, interview training, and job search tools, supporting advancement in advanced manufacturing and clean energy sectors.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Provide engineering and technical services to manufacturers
      Offers engineering, process development, product development, inspection, and testing services to small and medium-sized manufacturers to support composite materials production.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$260K
Contributions & grants$33K12%
Program service revenue$220K84%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$8K
expenses
Total expenses$534K
Program expenses46%
Admin / overhead54%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$417K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$212K
Cash$146K
Investments$0
Liabilities$56K
Net assets$156K
Liquid reserves3.3 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -46.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MICHAEL MCQUILLAN DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 40 $141K
board members · 6
  • ANNMARIE SCHEIDT — BOARD MEMBER
  • BARRY SHORTEN — SECRETARY
  • JEFFREY BASS — TREASURER
  • JOHN SMITH — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOSEPH GARONE — VICE PRESIDENT
  • RAY FARRELL — CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
relationships · 19

Who they work with

  • CertTEC® Partner — Collaborates with CertTEC® to provide nationally recognized certification to program graduates.
  • Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County Partner — Co-hosts the Intergenerational Green Jobs Summit.
  • East/West Industries Inc., USA Partner — Hosts student tours as part of the Introduction to Composites program.
  • Hofstra University Partner — Collaborates on workforce development initiatives and panel discussions.
  • Local Content Partner — Operational partner delivering the FutureReady training cohort.
  • Minority Millennials Partner — Partnered with IWA and the Workforce Development Institute to highlight career opportunities in manufacturing.
  • New York Power Authority Partner — Collaborates on the FutureReady renewable energy training program.
  • Newlab Partner — Operational partner in the ACHIEVE competition submission for a Hard Tech innovation center.
  • OSW Supply Chain Partner — Sister organization collaborating with IWA in workforce development for supply chain and advanced manufacturing.
  • OSW Supply Chain Partner — Sister organization in the supply chain sector.
  • OSW Supply Chain Partner — Sister organization linked from IWA website.
  • OSW Supply Chain Partner — Sister organization linked through shared mission and website navigation.
  • OSW Supply Chain Partner — Sister organization of the Institute for Workforce Advancement
  • OSW Supply Chain Partner — Sister organization to IWA, referenced on the website as part of the broader network.
  • OSW Supply Chain Partner — Sister site focused on offshore wind supply chain, linked from IWA's website.
  • OSW Supply Chain Partner — Sister site of the Institute for Workforce Advancement
  • Stony Brook University Partner — Co-hosts the Intergenerational Green Jobs Summit.
  • Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology Partner — Partnership to provide certified trainers for the Introduction to Composites & Advanced Manufacturing Program.
  • Workforce Development Institute Partner — Collaborated with IWA and Minority Millennials to discuss manufacturing career opportunities.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Career Parity Through Education
    methodology: career-parity-through-education
    By providing a common educational platform for vocational training, the organization elevates advanced manufacturing careers to the status of traditional college pathways because perceived parity increases enrollment, persistence, and community support.
  • Digital Career Exploration for Workforce Navigation
    methodology: digital_career_exploration
    By offering a digital platform that connects personal interests to specific offshore wind careers, the organization improves career decision-making because accessible, tailored information helps individuals navigate complex workforce pathways.
  • Experiential Learning to Inspire Career Entry
    methodology: experiential_learning
    By using hands-on, experiential learning in STEM and advanced manufacturing, the organization sparks student interest and builds confidence in technical careers because direct engagement reduces perception gaps and makes abstract fields tangible and accessible.
  • Industry-Partnered Career Pathways
    methodology: industry-partnered-career-pathways
    By co-creating career pathways with industry, education, and workforce partners, the organization ensures training is aligned with real job opportunities and increases access for underserved communities, because collaborative design increases relevance, employer buy-in, and job placement success.
  • Integrated Technical and Workforce Training
    methodology: integrated_technical_and_workforce_support
    By combining technical instruction in composite manufacturing with job readiness and hands-on experience, the organization produces job-ready technicians because integrated support addresses both skill and employment barriers simultaneously.