named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Assessment of Skill Sets
Uses IBM Kenexa Prove It! system to evaluate candidate skills for employment readiness.
Customized Training
Provides training dollars for employers to upgrade workforce skills; funded up to $3,000 per trainee with employer match, targeting workers earning under $25/hour.
Job Matching
Matches job seekers with employer openings based on required skills, education, and experience through the Job Bank system.
On-the-Job Training (OJT)
Reimburses employers up to 50% of wages (up to $12.50/hour) during training for new or incumbent workers, with support provided throughout the training period.
Oswego Build
Training initiative for residents in construction, green energy, and building trades, offering paid hands-on learning and pathways to registered apprenticeships.
Registered Apprenticeship Opportunities
Connects employers with structured training strategies to develop and certify skilled workers.
Work-Based Training
Collaborative programs integrating education and training at the workplace to help employees gain technical and basic skills.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Workforce Readiness Training 3 activities
- Deliver training and education support for career developmentProvides short-term classroom and on-the-job training programs, Individual Training Accounts offering up to $6,000 in tuition assistance for vocational training in high-demand occupations, and access to no-cost courses in high school equivalency, adult basic education, and English as a Second Language.
- Provide career services to job seekersOffers comprehensive career management services including skill assessments, career counseling, resume development, job referrals, and access to job search resources such as computers, internet, and job postings through the New York State Department of Labor. Services are delivered through Employment Specialists and include workshops on job-seeking and job-keeping skills.
- Provide on-the-job and customized training programs for businessesOffers on-the-job training programs that reimburse employers up to 50% of trainee wages (capped at $12.50/hour) and customized training programs with workforce investment funding covering up to $3,000 per trainee when employers contribute at least 50% of costs. Programs typically last up to 13 weeks, extendable to 26 weeks with approval.
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Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 2 activities
- Deliver services for individuals with disabilitiesEmpowers individuals with disabilities to achieve their potential in integrated work and living settings by providing accommodations, adaptive technology, long-term follow-up support, and assistance accessing employment and training opportunities.
- Support employers in hiring and training workersAssists employers in finding qualified employees by pre-screening candidates, hosting job recruitments and on-site interviews, directing them to job posting systems, and processing job orders. Provides support for hiring individuals with disabilities, including financial incentive applications and accommodations.
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Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Training 1 activity
- Launch sector-based training initiativesImplements targeted workforce training programs such as the Oswego Build cohort, launched in Fall 2025, which provides paid, hands-on learning combining classroom instruction with real-world work exposure.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Offer skill upgrading and certification programsProvides access to the Metrix Online Learning System for skill upgrading, basic skills improvement, and licensing exam preparation, and operates an accredited testing site offering certification exams including MOS, IC3, ACA, MTA, CompTIA Strata, QuickBooks, and Autodesk.
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Regional Economic Development Initiatives 1 activity
- Operate One-Stop Career Center and coordinate workforce development systemCoordinates, facilitates, and evaluates the local workforce development system in Oswego County, including oversight of the One-Stop Career Center, setting local policy, and promoting customer satisfaction and service quality.
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Professional Job Board & Career Placement Services 1 activity
- Operate job bank and job matching systemOperates a computerized job bank that enables employers to post job openings and search job seekers by skill set or job title, facilitating efficient job matching.
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Veteran Benefits and Reintegration Support 1 activity
- Provide priority services for veteransGrants veterans and their eligible spouses priority access to staff, job placements, and training programs for which they are eligible and qualified.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$32K
Contributions & grants$750%
Program service revenue$32K100%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$101K
Program expenses—
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Fundraising—
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balance sheet
Total assets$0
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Net assets$0
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -64.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
Who runs it
board members · 11
- BRIAN CHETNEY — DIRECTOR
- BRUCE PHELPS — DIRECTOR
- CHRISTOPHER TODD — DIRECTOR
- DAVE GOODNESS — DIRECTOR
- DIANE COOPER CURRIER — DIRECTOR
- GARRETTE WEISS — DIRECTOR
- GREG HILTON — DIRECTOR
- JOSEPH MURABITO — DIRECTOR
- PATRICK SHEPPARD — DIRECTOR
- PIPER TITUS KLINE — DIRECTOR
- TANIA ANDERSON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 36
Who they work with
- ACCESS VR Partner — Partner organization providing vocational and educational services for individuals with disabilities.
- CLEARPOINT CREDIT COUNSELING SOLUTIONS Partner — Partner organization offering financial counseling services.
- Career Employment Services Partner — Associate site providing workforce services for individuals with disabilities and employer support.
- County of Oswego Government — Supports the website of Oswego County Workforce New York
- Empire State Development Division of Small Business Government — State-level affiliate supporting small business growth in New York.
- Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce Partner — Partner organization supporting local business development.
- Huhtamaki Partner — Employer connection highlighted through a staff point of contact in a quality management role.
- IRS Government — Government entity providing tax information for small businesses and self-employed individuals.
- LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF MID-NEW YORK Partner — Partner organization offering legal assistance related to employment issues.
- MONEY MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL Partner — Partner organization providing financial counseling services.
- NYSDOL Self-Employment Assistance Program (SEAP) Government — State labor department program supporting self-employment.
- New York State Department of Labor Government — Partners with the Department of Labor to access job listings and support job seekers through state resources.
- New York State Department of Labor Government — Source of job postings available through the One-Stop Career Center.
- New York State Department of Labor Government — Source of the Fast Fax Job Form used by the organization to process job orders.
- New York State Division of Veterans Affairs Government — Partner agency providing additional resources and support for veterans
- New York State Job Bank Partner — Partner platform where the organization directs businesses to post job openings.
- Novelis Oswego Partner — Employer partner represented on the Workforce Development Board through Eva Drake, HR Coordinator.
- OSWEGO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES Partner — Partner agency providing public assistance, food stamps, and medical assistance referrals.
- One-Stop Career Center Partner — Collaborates with the One-Stop Career Center to deliver workforce development services.
- Operation Oswego County Partner — Local economic development partner supporting business creation in Oswego County.
- Oswego County Government — Hosts and operates the Workforce Development Board and Workforce New York programs through county government.
- Oswego County Government — Implied governmental affiliation as Oswego County Workforce New York
- Oswego County BOCES Partner — Associate site delivering educational and workforce development programs to school districts, businesses, and industries.
- Oswego County Opportunities Partner — Associate site providing human services including medical, educational, nutritional, residential, transportation, and counseling services.
- Oswego County Workforce New York Government — Public workforce system entity providing employment services in Oswego County.
- Oswego Health Partner — Employer partner represented on the Workforce Development Board through Shannon Campbell, Director of Surgical Services.
- Richard S. Shineman Foundation Funder — Supports the website of Oswego County Workforce New York
- Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at JCC Partner — Partner organization providing support to small businesses and entrepreneurs.
- Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at OCC Partner — Partner organization providing support to small businesses and entrepreneurs.
- U.S. Small Business Administration Government — Federal agency providing resources and support for small businesses.
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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.
- Employer-Driven Training Integrationmethodology: employer-driven trainingBy aligning training programs with real-time employer needs through customized, cost-shared models and on-the-job learning, we produce better employment outcomes because skills are developed in direct response to market demand and validated in actual work settings.
- Individualized Career Empowerment Modelmethodology: career-self-management-supportBy providing individualized counseling and self-management tools, we improve career outcomes because personalized guidance increases relevance and engagement, empowering individuals to take ownership of their career development.
- Integrated Workforce Ecosystem Coordinationmethodology: workforce-ecosystem-coordinationBy connecting job seekers, employers, and workforce resources within a coordinated system, we improve employment outcomes and strengthen local economic development because alignment across the ecosystem reduces friction in matching and increases relevance of training to market needs.