named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Disability Resource Coordination
Facilitates access to employment services for people with disabilities, including benefits planning, work incentives, and workplace accommodations.
Employer Services
Supports local businesses with recruitment, candidate pre-screening, job postings, labor market data, and customized training programs.
Resume and Job Search Workshops
Offers workshops including Resume Overview, Resume Express, Jumpstart Your Job Search, and Job Search Forum to improve job search effectiveness.
Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA)
Offers training and support services for workers who lost their jobs due to foreign trade.
Veterans Services
Provides priority access to job placement, training, and employment resources for veterans and eligible spouses.
Youth Program
Provides one-on-one assessment and services for youth ages 16-24 including tutoring, occupational training, mentoring, financial literacy, and leadership development.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Deliver job search and career development support to job seekersProvides expert guidance, training, and resources to help job seekers identify and secure employment, including workshops on resume writing, interviewing, social networking, and computer skills. Offers one-on-one job search assistance and maintains a public listing of current job openings.
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Career and Technical Education Programs 1 activity
- Deliver training programs for in-demand skills and certificationsOffers multiple training programs for job seekers and employed workers to develop in-demand skills, including access to up to $5,000 in funding over two years for approved training programs leading to certification in high-demand occupations in Onondaga County.
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Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Facilitate employment access for people with disabilities and veteransProvides referrals for benefits planning, work incentives, and workplace accommodations to support employment for people with disabilities. Offers priority access to job placements, training programs, and employment services for veterans and their eligible spouses.
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Regional Economic Development Initiatives 1 activity
- Implement workforce development planning and partnershipsDevelops and implements the Onondaga Local Workforce Development Plan (2021–2025) and facilitates a partnership approach connecting businesses, workers, and training providers to strengthen regional workforce systems.
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Community Service Office Operations 1 activity
- Operate a single point of entry for workforce development servicesProvides a centralized hub connecting job seekers, businesses, and training providers through a physical office at 960 James St., Syracuse, NY, open Monday–Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Offers comprehensive employment services including job readiness tools, one-on-one assessments, and access to computers and staff support.
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Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
- Provide youth workforce development and job placement servicesOffers educational and vocational opportunities, job placement, and tuition assistance to youth and young adults aged 16–24, including one-on-one assessments, tutoring, mentoring, financial literacy, and supportive services. Operates a Summer Youth Program for individuals aged 14 to 20.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provide no-cost employment services and support to employersSupports local employers with recruitment, candidate pre-screening, job posting, labor market data, and development of customized or on-the-job training programs to aid in hiring, training, and retention of qualified workers.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$6.75M
Contributions & grants$6.40M95%
Program service revenue$10K0%
Investment income$18K0%
Other revenue$320K
expenses
Total expenses$6.73M
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.13M
Grants paid out$28K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.46M
Cash$800K
Investments$0
Liabilities$2.55M
Net assets$906K
Liquid reserves1.4 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +19.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROSEMARY AVILA-TICIO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $138K |
| SUSAN COOLEY | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $126K |
board members · 23
- ADRIENNE VALENTI — DIRECTOR
- ALAN MARZULLO — DIRECTOR
- ANN MARIE TALIERCIO — DIRECTOR
- ANNE NAPPER — DIRECTOR
- AUNDRA JOHNSON — DIRECTOR
- CYNTHIA HERNANDEZ — DIRECTOR
- DARIN PRICE — DIRECTOR
- DAVID GOODNESS — DIRECTOR
- DEKA DANCIL — DIRECTOR
- DOMINIC ROBINSON — VICE CHAIR
- ERIC PECKHAM — DIRECTOR
- JANETTE VAN WIE — DIRECTOR
- JEANNE MORELLI — BOARD CHAIR
- JOHN CAMP — DIRECTOR
- JULIE SHEEDY — DIRECTOR
- LARRY SCHIAVONE — DIRECTOR
- MARI UKLEYA — TREASURER
- MEG O'CONNELL — DIRECTOR
- MITCHELL LATTIMER — DIRECTOR
- PATRICK SHEPPARD — DIRECTOR
- PAUL JOSELYN — DIRECTOR
- PETER NAUGHTON — DIRECTOR
- RANDALL WOLKEN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 94
Who they work with
- ACCES-VR - NYS Education Department Government — Represented on the Board of Directors by James Thompson, Syracuse District Office Manager
- Allyn Family Foundation Funder — Provided $150,000 in additional funding for the 2018 Summer Youth Employment Program.
- American Dining Creations Partner — Work Site that mentored and trained youth in the Summer Youth Employment Program.
- Arc of Onondaga Partner — Work Site that mentored and trained youth in the Summer Youth Employment Program.
- Baldwinsville Public Library Partner — Work Site that mentored and trained youth in the Summer Youth Employment Program.
- Baldwinsville Thrifty Shopper Partner — Work Site that mentored and trained youth in the Summer Youth Employment Program.
- Bishop Foery Partner — Work Site that mentored and trained youth in the Summer Youth Employment Program.
- Board of Directors Partner — Board representing a myriad of industries that governs CNY Works and connects the organization with the community.
- Brady Faith Center Partner — Work Site that mentored and trained youth in the Summer Youth Employment Program.
- Brady Faith Center, Brady Farms Partner — Work Site that mentored and trained youth in the Summer Youth Employment Program.
- Bryant and Stratton Partner — Work Site that mentored and trained youth in the Summer Youth Employment Program.
- Business Services Department Partner — Internal team collaborating to deliver workforce services to employers
- CNY Works Inc Network — Member organization serving as a workforce development intermediary in Central New York.
- CORE @ Elmwood Partner — Work Site that mentored and trained youth in the Summer Youth Employment Program.
- Center for Community Alternatives Partner — Work Site that mentored and trained youth in the Summer Youth Employment Program.
- Central NY Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO Partner — Represented on the Board of Directors by Ann Marie Taliercio, President
- Central Village Boys and Girls Partner — Work Site that mentored and trained youth in the Summer Youth Employment Program.
- Children's Consortium Partner — Work Site that mentored and trained youth in the Summer Youth Employment Program.
- Coalition of Black Trade Unionists Partner — Represented on the Board of Directors by Aundra Johnson
- Corcoran High School Partner — Work Site that mentored and trained youth in the Summer Youth Employment Program.
- Cowley Web Partner — Website design and development partner responsible for building and maintaining the CNY Works website.
- Danforth Middle School Partner — Work Site that mentored and trained youth in the Summer Youth Employment Program.
- Department of Labor Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Government — Federally funded program that supports American Job Center services provided by CNY Works.
- Dunbar Association Partner — Work Site that mentored and trained youth in the Summer Youth Employment Program.
- East Fayette Boys and Girls Club Partner — Work Site that mentored and trained youth in the Summer Youth Employment Program.
- Elmcrest Children's Center Partner — Work Site that mentored and trained youth in the Summer Youth Employment Program.
- Evergreen Manufacturing of CNY Partner — Work Site that mentored and trained youth in the Summer Youth Employment Program.
- HW Smith Partner — Work Site that mentored and trained youth in the Summer Youth Employment Program.
- Hamilton Boys and Girls Partner — Work Site that mentored and trained youth in the Summer Youth Employment Program.
- Henninger High School Partner — Work Site that mentored and trained youth in the Summer Youth Employment Program.
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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.
- Employer-Engaged Workforce Developmentmethodology: employer-engagementBy building direct relationships with employers to access real-time labor market data, CNY WORKS ensures training and placement services are demand-driven, because employer collaboration increases job placement relevance and success rates.
- Partnership-Based Governancemethodology: partnership-based workforce developmentBy structuring leadership around partnerships between workforce and economic development stakeholders, CNY WORKS aligns employment services with regional economic goals, because shared governance fosters responsive and coordinated outcomes for workers, businesses, and youth.
- Single Point of Entry Systemmethodology: single_point_of_entryBy providing a unified access point to workforce services, CNY WORKS streamlines service delivery for job seekers and employers, because centralized intake reduces barriers to participation and improves system efficiency.
- Workforce Intermediary Modelmethodology: workforce_intermediaryBy serving as a centralized hub that connects businesses, job seekers, and training providers, CNY WORKS improves employment outcomes through better alignment of labor supply and demand, because integrated stakeholder coordination reduces systemic inefficiencies in workforce development.
- Youth Career Pathway Developmentmethodology: career-pathway-developmentBy focusing on long-term career preparation for youth aged 16–24 through work readiness, financial literacy, and paid work experiences, CNY WORKS increases sustainable employment outcomes, because early exposure to structured career pathways builds lasting employability.