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NORTH COUNTRY WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP
PLATTSBURGH, NY · EIN 223396729 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE P020 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M)
revenue
$720K
expenses
$709K
net assets
$1.7M
employees
0
program ratio
91%
mission · from form 990

TO ADMINISTER AND MONITOR GRANTS RECEIVED FOR JOB TRAINING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS WITHIN CLINTON, ESSEX, FRANKLIN, AND HAMILTON COUNTIES IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK. ALSO PROVIDES RENTAL SPACE TO OTHER NOT-FOR-PROFITS.

profile · synthesized from sources

NORTH COUNTRY WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP is a nonprofit based in Plattsburgh, NY, serving Clinton, Essex, Franklin, and Hamilton Counties. It administers grants for job training and education programs targeting low-income, disabled, and vulnerable workers. The organization also provides rental space to other nonprofits and supports workforce development through federal and state-funded initiatives.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $318K
    CAREER PATHWAYS & OTHER GRANTS - TO SUPPORT JOB TRAINING AND EDUCATION DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE ECONOMIC PROSPECTS OF LOW-INCOME, DISABLED OR OTHERWISE VULNERABLE WORKERS THROUGHOUT THE REGION.
named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Career Pathways
Job training and education program designed to improve economic prospects for low-income and vulnerable workers in northern New York
Ticket to Work
Employment services program supporting individuals with disabilities to gain workforce experience and independence
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Workforce Readiness Training 7 activities
    • Administering the National Work Readiness Certificate program
      Develops and issues the National Work Readiness Certificate, which validates competency in 14 core workplace skills, to individuals through collaboration with stakeholders like the US Chamber of Commerce. Offers program inquiries and registration via OneWorkSource centers.
    • Delivering job seeker support services
      Provides comprehensive employment assistance to job seekers including job search instruction, resume and cover letter development, interview preparation, referrals to training programs, and access to state and national job banks. Registers job seekers and submits their resumes directly to employers.
    • Delivering youth workforce development services
      Provides educational services, work readiness training, work-based opportunities, and youth development programming to out-of-school youth aged 16–24 who are at risk of dropping out, transitioning from foster care or justice system involvement, or seeking high school equivalency or occupational certification. Engages youth in career exploration, skill-building, and placement into meaningful jobs with academic and social supports.
    • Distributing short-term financial assistance to participants
      Provides short-term financial support for transportation, childcare, tools, equipment, and uniforms to program participants to remove barriers to employment and training participation.
    • Operating OneWorkSource Career Centers
      Operates a network of OneWorkSource Career Centers across Clinton, Essex, Franklin, and Hamilton Counties, providing in-person and phone-based services during standard business hours. These centers offer job search resources, resume posting, internet access, and application support for job seekers.
    • Providing on-the-job and customized training with wage reimbursement
      Reimburses employers up to 50% of wages for new employees during on-the-job training lasting up to six months and defrays training costs for current employees when training leads to at least a 10% wage increase and career advancement. Designs customized training programs for businesses that commit to hiring or retaining workers, requiring them to pay at least half of training costs.
    • Supporting employer hiring and workforce development
      Assists employers by submitting qualified candidates through job order forms, facilitating access to job seeker resumes via coordination with the NYS Department of Labor, and connecting businesses with skilled workers. Provides expertise in job training and supportive services to strengthen local workforce capacity.
  • Fundraising and Financial Support for IDD Services 1 activity
    • Administers grants for job training and education programs
      Provides funding and administrative support for job training and education initiatives targeting low-income, disabled, and other vulnerable workers in northern New York. This includes managing grant resources to support regional workforce development efforts.
  • Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
    • Managing public workforce funds for youth programs
      Plans and governs the use of federal WIOA youth funds as a subcommittee of the local Workforce Development Board and manages state and federal workforce development funds targeted at vulnerable youth in the North Country region.
  • Regional Economic Development Initiatives 1 activity
    • Overseeing regional workforce service delivery infrastructure
      Oversees the operation of OneWorkSource Centers in Clinton, Essex, Franklin, and Hamilton Counties and monitors partner organizations’ delivery of workforce services. Convenes local leadership around education and workforce priorities and brokers employer partnerships to align regional workforce development efforts.
  • Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
    • Provides employment services through the Ticket to Work program
      Delivers direct employment support services to individuals with disabilities via the Social Security Administration’s Ticket to Work program, helping participants prepare for and enter the workforce.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$720K
Contributions & grants$333K46%
Program service revenue$387K54%
Investment income$60%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$709K
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$2.11M
Cash$75K
Investments$0
Liabilities$375K
Net assets$1.73M
Liquid reserves1.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue -11.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

board members · 6
  • DAVE HOOVER — MEMBER
  • DAVID CORYER — VICE CHAIR
  • FELICIA NEAHR — MEMBER
  • JOEL WOOD — SECRETARY
  • JOHN BERNARDI — BOARD CHAIR/
  • NEIL FESETTE — MEMBER
relationships · 28

Who they work with

  • ACCESS VR Government — New York State vocational rehabilitation agency represented on the Workforce Development Board through member Christine Sampson-Downs.
  • Adirondack Foundation Partner — Philanthropic and community development organization represented on the Workforce Development Board through member Svetlana Filipson.
  • CVPH Partner — Healthcare employer represented on the Workforce Development Board through member Kassandra Beauregard.
  • Clinton Community College Partner — Higher education institution represented on the Workforce Development Board through member Billy Jones.
  • Clinton County Housing Coalition Partner — Partner organization providing housing resources for individuals in need.
  • Clinton County Public Transit Partner — Partner organization providing public transportation services in Clinton County.
  • Empire State Development Government — State economic development agency represented on the Workforce Development Board through Erin Hynes, Secretary.
  • Glens Falls National Bank Partner — Employer represented on the Workforce Development Board; John VanNatten, Chair, is affiliated with this organization.
  • IBEW 910 Partner — Labor union represented on the Workforce Development Board through member Alan Smith.
  • Legal Aid Society of Northeaster New York Partner — Partner organization offering legal support services to low-income individuals in the region.
  • Literacy Volunteers of Clinton County Partner — Partner organization providing literacy and adult education services.
  • Mohawk Casino Partner — Employer represented on the Workforce Development Board; Maryellen Cooke, Treasurer, is affiliated with this organization.
  • NYS Department of Labor Government — Collaborates with the NYS Department of Labor to provide resume search services for employers.
  • NYSDOL Government — New York State Department of Labor represented on the Workforce Development Board through member Stacey Fuller.
  • National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability Partner — Provides guides and materials to support youth workforce development, including those with disabilities.
  • New York State Government — Administers the Eligible Training Provider List under WIOA and state workforce programs.
  • New York State Career Center Partner — Refers individuals to determine eligibility for WIOA training funding.
  • New York State Department of Labor Government — Collaborates through its Rapid Response unit to provide layoff assistance, retraining, and re-employment services.
  • North Country Workforce Development Board Government — Oversees the OneWorkSource Centers in Clinton, Essex, Franklin, and Hamilton Counties.
  • OneWorkSource Partner — Collaborates with OneWorkSource for workshop registration and service delivery across multiple locations.
  • OneWorkSource Partner — Hosts youth program services and provides access to Youth Counselors for program enrollment.
  • OneWorkSource Center Partner — Partner organization providing workforce services overseen by North Country Workforce Partnership
  • OneWorkSource Centers Partner — Collaborates with OneWorkSource Centers to assist employers with hiring needs.
  • Ticket to Work Government — Participates in the Ticket to Work program to provide employment services to people with disabilities.
  • U.S. Department of Labor Government — Primary funding source via the Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA) for youth workforce development programs.
  • US Chamber of Commerce Partner — Collaborated to develop the National Work Readiness Certificate program.
  • United Way Partner — Community organization represented on the Workforce Development Board through member John Bernardi.
  • Workforce Development Board Government — The Youth Committee operates as a subcommittee of the local-area Workforce Development Board, responsible for planning and governance of WIOA youth funds.
strategies · 4

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.

  • Aligned Needs Strategy
    methodology: aligned_needs
    By designing initiatives that simultaneously address overlapping business and community needs, the organization increases program sustainability and impact because dual-benefit approaches secure broader stakeholder support and create shared value between economic development and workforce inclusion.
  • Employer-Partnered Customized Training
    methodology: employer-partnered customized training
    By designing training programs in partnership with employers who commit to hiring or retaining trainees and contribute at least 50% of costs, the organization increases training relevance and completion because shared investment strengthens employer buy-in and ensures skills directly meet workforce needs.
  • Integrated Youth Employment Services
    methodology: integrated-youth-employment-services
    By combining education, work readiness, work preparation, work-based learning, and youth development into a single service model, the organization improves workforce entry and stability for vulnerable youth because holistic, multi-component support addresses both skill and non-skill barriers to employment.
  • Workforce Intermediary Model
    methodology: workforce_intermediary
    By connecting businesses, government, education, labor, and community organizations, North Country Workforce Partnership aligns workforce development with economic and educational systems because coordinated cross-sector partnerships produce better labor market outcomes for both employers and job seekers.