named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Business Workforce Solutions
Provides employers with access to trained workers and customized hiring support
Resume Building and Job Training
Offers workshops and one-on-one support to job seekers for resume development and skills training
Youth Services Navigators
Program supporting youth ages 16-24 in career development, education, and vocational training
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Workforce Readiness Training 4 activities
- Adult and job seeker employment servicesOffers comprehensive job search support including career counseling, resume preparation, interview coaching, skills assessments, job matching, and access to training opportunities. Services are available in-person, by phone, and virtually through career centers equipped with job search computers and resource libraries.
- Employer workforce development servicesSupports businesses by identifying entry-level job openings, facilitating recruitment through job fairs and virtual events, offering free job posting services via the Hot Jobs program, and providing customized training and on-the-job training reimbursements of up to 50% of training costs or wages.
- Training and skill development funding for individualsProvides financial support through Individual Training Accounts and other funding sources to cover costs of classroom or online training in locally in-demand occupations, with partial funding available through WIOA and other programs based on eligibility.
- Workforce development workshops and eventsOrganizes and hosts job fairs, recruitment events, and career workshops at the Elmira Career Center and other locations, including in-person and virtual formats, to connect job seekers with employers and training opportunities.
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Clean Energy Workforce Training 1 activity
- Specialized workforce transition fundingAdministers OJET RETI funding to support workers transitioning from fossil fuel industries to clean energy positions through up-skilling and re-skilling programs.
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Veteran Benefits and Reintegration Support 1 activity
- Veteran-focused employment and training servicesProvides priority access and intensive case management to veterans and eligible spouses, including job referrals, training program placement, civil service information, and support for credentialing. Implements hiring referral policies that prioritize veterans and conducts targeted employer outreach.
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Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
- Youth workforce development servicesProvides workforce entry support to young people aged 16–24 through career exploration, intensive case management, job referrals, paid education and training programs, and on-the-job training opportunities. Operates the Emerging Workforce Program and Youth Services Navigator program in Chemung, Schuyler, and Steuben counties.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.13M
Contributions & grants$2.13M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.12M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$980K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$385K
Cash$105K
Investments$0
Liabilities$411K
Net assets$-27K
Liquid reserves0.6 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -8.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHYLLIS BALLIETT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (PART YEAR) | 40 | $134K |
board members · 23
- ANDREW TUNISON — BOARD MEMBER
- ANGELA HAWKEN — BOARD MEMBER
- ANGELA RUSSO — BOARD MEMBER
- BILL CAUDILL — BOARD MEMBER
- BRIAN MCCARTHY — BOARD MEMBER
- BRUCE BOUGHTON — TREASURER
- CHARLIE COMMISSO — BOARD MEMBER
- COLLEEN HURD — BOARD MEMBER
- DREW FARREN — BOARD MEMBER
- ELIZABETH STAMP — BOARD MEMBER
- ERNIE HARTMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- HEATHER LABARR — BOARD MEMBER
- JACK WHEELER — CHAIRMAN
- JAMIE JOHNSON — BOARD MEMBER
- JEREMY ACKERMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- JOE ROMAN — 2ND VICE CHAIR
- JOHN REES — BOARD MEMBER (PART YEAR)
- JOSHUA MICHAEL — BOARD MEMBER
- JUDY MCKINNEY CHERRY — SECRETARY
- KELLY LONG — BOARD MEMBER
- KIP CERASARO — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL CROUCH — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL MISHOOK — 1ST VICE CHAIR
relationships · 38
Who they work with
- 2-1-1 Helpline Partner — Partners with 2-1-1 Helpline to connect individuals with community support resources across multiple counties.
- Appalachian Regional Commission Government — Federally supports the TTAP ARC ARISE program with grant funding.
- Chemung Canal Trust Company Partner — Represented on the Board of Directors Executive Committee.
- Chemung County Industrial Development Agency Partner — Local economic development partner organization in the Southern Finger Lakes region.
- City of Hornell Industrial Development Agency Partner — Local economic development partner organization in the Southern Finger Lakes region.
- Corelle Brands Partner — Hosted a recruitment event with Corelle Brands at the Elmira Career Center.
- Corning Community College Partner — Hosts the Elmira Career Center within its Academic and Workforce Development Center.
- Emerging Workforce Program Partner — Partnership to connect youth aged 16 to 24 with workforce development opportunities.
- Federal contractors Partner — LVER staff engage with Federal contractors to inform them about hiring qualified veterans.
- GMT BOCES Partner — Represented on the Board of Directors as a workforce representative.
- GST BOCES Partner — Partner organization delivering Adult Literacy Services in collaboration with CSS Workforce NY.
- Hornell Job Fair Partner — Partnered to host a job fair in Hornell, NY.
- IBEW Union Partner — Represented on the Board of Directors as a workforce representative.
- IncubatorWorks Partner — Local economic development partner organization in the Southern Finger Lakes region.
- Jabil Partner — Business recipient of workforce training support from CSS Workforce NY.
- LaBella Associates Partner — Represented on the Board of Directors Executive Committee.
- LiUNA Local 785 Partner — Partner organization that provides union career pathways for youth participants.
- Local Workforce Development Boards Network — Collaborates with other LWDBs to administer state workforce funding and programs.
- New York State Department of Labor Government — Administers WIOA Title I Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth funds that constitute the majority of CSS Workforce NY's funding.
- New York State Department of Labor Government — Collaborates with CSS Workforce NY to publicize job openings and utilize pre-screening systems for job matching.
- New York State Department of Labor Government — Collaborates with the New York State Department of Labor through JobZone and CareerZone platforms to support job seekers.
- New York State Department of Labor Government — Partner in administering state-funded workforce programs including OJET RETI and job posting systems.
- REDC and REDEC Relending Corporation Partner — Local economic development partner organization in the Southern Finger Lakes region.
- Rural King Partner — Partnered with Rural King to host a recruitment event and job fair in Elmira, NY.
- SCOPED Partner — Represented on the Board of Directors Executive Committee.
- Schuyler County Partnership for Economic Development Partner — Local economic development partner organization in the Southern Finger Lakes region.
- Schuyler County Transit Partner — Collaborates with Schuyler County Transit to provide transportation information for residents traveling between Schuyler and Chemung counties.
- Small Business Development Center Partner — Local economic development partner organization in the Southern Finger Lakes region.
- Southern Tier Central Regional Planning and Development Partner — Local economic development partner organization in the Southern Finger Lakes region.
- Southern Tier Economic Growth Partner — Represented on the Board of Directors Executive Committee.
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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.
- Integrated Workforce Services Modelmethodology: integrated-workforce-developmentBy combining skills assessment, job matching, training access, and job search support into a single coordinated system, the organization holistically prepares individuals for employment, because integrated services reduce fragmentation and improve participant outcomes.
- Local Labor Market Alignmentmethodology: local-demand-driven-trainingBy approving funding only for training programs that lead to locally in-demand occupations and using current labor market intelligence to guide services, the organization ensures that job seekers are prepared for real job opportunities, increasing placement and retention rates.
- Veteran Peer Advocacy and Support Modelmethodology: veteran_peer_advocacyBy employing disabled veterans as DVOP Specialists and LVERs to provide peer-led case management and advocacy, the organization leverages shared lived experience to build trust, improve engagement, and achieve better employment outcomes for veterans facing significant barriers.
- Workforce Development through Lifelong Learningmethodology: workforce-development-through-lifelong-learningBy investing in continuous education and training across an individual's lifespan, the organization builds a highly skilled and motivated regional workforce, which in turn makes the region more attractive to employers and supports long-term economic growth.
- Youth Workforce Pathway Modelmethodology: youth_workforce_pathwayBy integrating career exploration, supportive services, and direct employment opportunities into a coordinated pathway, the organization enables youth to enter the workforce successfully, because structured and holistic support increases engagement and long-term employment outcomes.