irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $3.69MTHE CHILD CARE OUTREACH AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO WORKING FAMILIES EARNING UP TO 400% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL WHO ARE INELIGIBLE FOR CHILDCARE ASSISTANCE UNDER TITLE 5-C TO OFFSET CHILD CARE COSTS AND ALLOW PARENTS TO SPEND ON ESSENTIAL NEEDS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR FAMILY'S WELL-BEING.
named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Apprenticeship Works NY
Online platform that connects individuals to union apprenticeship opportunities in clean energy, infrastructure, and heavy construction sectors across New York State.
Cannabis Workforce Initiative
Promotes social equity in the adult-use cannabis market through workforce development and legal education in partnership with Cornell University.
Child Care Program
Provides financial support and facilitates enrollment in childcare subsidies for working parents earning up to 400% of the federal poverty level, enabling access to education and training.
Electric School Bus Workforce Initiative
Conducts workforce needs assessments and develops training strategies for the transition to zero-emission school buses, focusing on operators, maintenance staff, and contractors.
Energy and Climate Program
Supports workforce development in renewable energy and climate resilience through research, policy development, training, and project facilitation in areas like offshore wind, electric vehicles, and smart grid technologies.
Manufacturing Program
Supports workforce development in emerging manufacturing sectors including transportation, energy storage, and forest products through training and technical assistance.
Statewide Pre-Apprentice Program
Partnership with the NYS Building & Construction Trades Council to develop and support pre-apprenticeship programs with a focus on women and people of color in high-road construction and clean energy jobs.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Clean Energy Workforce Training 2 activities
- Develops and supports apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programsBuilds capacity in apprenticeship systems by supporting existing readiness programs, developing new ones, and connecting underrepresented communities to union apprenticeships in clean energy, infrastructure, and construction through Apprenticeship Works NY. Includes curriculum development, educational events, and equity-focused models.
- Implements sector-specific workforce initiatives in clean energy and infrastructureLeads industry-specific programs such as offshore wind workforce development, smart grid training for lineworkers, EV infrastructure training, and the Cannabis Workforce Initiative. Includes establishing training schools, building supply chain databases, and creating regional job pathways.
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Energy Policy Advocacy & Research 1 activity
- Conducts research on clean energy and emerging industry workforce needsProduces reports and assessments on workforce implications of New York’s transition to clean energy, including offshore wind jobs, electrification of school buses, and skills required across project lifecycles. Research includes identifying occupations, training gaps, and economic impacts.
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Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Training 1 activity
- Delivers pre-employment and incumbent worker training in manufacturing and technical fieldsProvides hands-on training programs for entry-level and experienced workers in manufacturing and technical sectors, including instruction in welding, CNC machining, equipment maintenance, digital technology, CDL, and workplace safety. Programs are delivered in partnership with community organizations and employers across New York State.
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Climate Change Research and Advocacy Funding 1 activity
- Funds and supports workforce training initiatives through grantmakingAwards grants and provides equipment support to programs that advance job quality, inclusive employment, and worker-centric outcomes, including training for electricians in EV charging station installation and other high-road employment sectors.
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Subsidized Child Care Services 1 activity
- Provides child care scholarship funding and enrollment support for working familiesOffers financial assistance and facilitates enrollment in child care subsidies for working families earning up to 400% of the federal poverty level who are ineligible for public assistance, enabling participation in education and workforce training. The program specifically supports those excluded from County Child Care Assistance Programs under Title 5-C.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Provides statewide workforce development services and supportOperates workforce development programming across all 62 counties of New York State, delivering skill development, safety training, barrier removal, and direct support services to working families through regional directors and partner networks.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$14.08M
Contributions & grants$12.28M87%
Program service revenue$1.78M13%
Investment income$5K0%
Other revenue$4K
expenses
Total expenses$13.78M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$4.39M
Grants paid out$2.10M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.23M
Cash$22K
Investments$0
Liabilities$3.03M
Net assets$1.21M
Liquid reserves0.0 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +22.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMY DESJARDINS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $197K |
| ALLISON BASHKOFF | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 35 | $191K |
| DANIEL W CULLEN | DIRECTOR FIELD SERVICES | 35 | $161K |
| ROBYN FELLRATH | REGIONAL DIRECTOR | 35 | $145K |
| LISA E FUTTERMAN | REGIONAL DIRECTOR | 35 | $140K |
| DERYL D BEASLEY | REGIONAL DIRECTOR | 35 | $137K |
| CYNTHIA THOMAS-O'DELL | DIRECTOR | 35 | $132K |
board members · 12
- AL CATALANO — CHAIR
- ALITHIA RODRIGUEZ - ROLON — BOARD MEMBER
- DANIEL MCGRAW — TREASURER
- DAVE WASIURA — BOARD MEMBER
- ERNIE HARTMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- GREG LANCETTE — BOARD MEMBER
- JENN DUCK — SECRETARY
- NAGMA SINGH — BOARD MEMBER - EFF 11/2023
- NIKKI KATEMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- RICHARD DAVIS — BOARD MEMBER
- SAMANTHA DERISO — BOARD MEMBER
- SANTOS RODRIGUEZ — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 29
Who they work with
- Building & Construction Trades Council of Greater NY Partner — Organization represented on WDI's Board of Directors
- Child Care Resource and Referral Agency Partner — Partners with local CCRR agencies to help families locate child care providers in their region.
- Education Partner — Works with educational institutions and school districts to prepare the workforce for zero-emission bus operations.
- Government Government — Partners with government entities to align workforce strategies with state-led initiatives on clean school buses.
- IBEW Partner — Union represented on WDI's Board of Directors
- IUOE Local 158 Partner — Union represented on WDI's Board of Directors
- International Union of Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Partner — Union represented on WDI's Board of Directors
- LIUNA Local 731 Partner — Union represented on WDI's Board of Directors
- Labor Movement Partner — Collaborates with labor unions to support workforce development during the transition to electric school buses.
- Local DSS Child Care Assistance Program Government — Refers eligible families to their county’s DSS Child Care Assistance Program for public child care support.
- Manufacturing Partner — Engages with manufacturing sector partners to understand workforce implications of clean school bus production and maintenance.
- NYS AFL-CIO Partner — State labor federation represented on WDI's Board of Directors
- NYS Building & Construction Trades Council Partner — Partners on the Statewide Pre-Apprentice Program to expand access to apprenticeship readiness programs, especially for underserved communities.
- NYS Building & Construction Trades Council Partner — Partnership to deliver the Statewide Pre-Apprentice Program, including supporting apprenticeship readiness programs and expanding access to underrepresented communities.
- NYS Office of Children and Family Services Partner — Directs families to OCFS website to find available child care providers in their area.
- NYS School of Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell University Partner — Collaborates on the Cannabis Workforce Initiative to promote social equity through workforce development and legal education in the adult-use cannabis market.
- NYSUT Partner — Union represented on WDI's Board of Directors
- New York State Government — Collaborates on energy and climate workforce initiatives aligned with state goals such as those in the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.
- New York State AFL-CIO Partner — Former employer and ongoing partner in workforce advocacy; WDI leverages connection to labor movement through leadership experience at NYS AFL-CIO.
- RWDSU/UFCW Local 338 Partner — Union represented on WDI's Board of Directors
- Regional Directors Partner — Regional Directors collaborate with local organizations to support workforce development and training initiatives across New York State.
- School Districts Partner — Collaborates with school districts to assess and address workforce needs related to electric school bus adoption.
- UA Partner — Union represented on WDI's Board of Directors
- UFCW Local One Partner — Union represented on WDI's Board of Directors
- USW Partner — Union represented on WDI's Board of Directors
- Unions in the Building and Construction Trades Partner — Collaborates with WDI on workforce development initiatives.
- community-based organizations Partner — Collaborates with community-based organizations to deliver pre-employment manufacturing training programs.
- individual employers Partner — Works directly with individual employers to support incumbent worker training and internal apprenticeship development.
- training providers Partner — Partners with training providers to offer pre-employment manufacturing training aligned with employer needs.
strategies · 3
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.
- Equity-Centered Access Model for High-Opportunity Sectorsmethodology: equity-centered-workforce-developmentBy targeting systemic barriers and expanding access to training in high-growth, high-road sectors (such as clean energy and apprenticeships), the organization advances equitable workforce outcomes because underrepresented communities—including those harmed by cannabis prohibition or excluded from childcare assistance—gain pathways to family-sustaining careers when structural gaps are intentionally addressed.
- Intermediary-Facilitated Collaborative Workforce Developmentmethodology: intermediary_modelBy acting as a neutral intermediary and engaging cross-sector partners, the organization co-develops and scales workforce solutions that respond to regional labor market needs, because collaboration across employers, labor, government, and community organizations enables more adaptive, inclusive, and effective programming.
- Worker-Centric Holistic Workforce Preparationmethodology: worker_centric_workforce_developmentBy integrating standardized, high-quality training with wraparound supports and sector-wide planning, the organization improves worker readiness and program effectiveness because consistent curricula (e.g., NABTU MC3) combined with attention to interconnected industries ensure durable, scalable career pathways aligned with evolving economic demands.