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Independent Contractors Guild of WNY Inc

Buffalo, NY · EIN 852522480 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · icgofwny.com
revenue
$156K
expenses
$136K
net assets
$43K
employees
mission · from form 990

Addressing workforce shortages in the construction industry is our goal! We are committed to answering the workforce needs of the construction industry by providing well-trained craftsperson's for the workforce.

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit organization based in Buffalo, NY, operating as a New York State Department of Labor-registered apprenticeship program. Focuses on addressing workforce shortages in the construction industry by training and placing skilled tradespeople. Serves contractors and aspiring tradespeople in Western New York through hands-on training and workforce development initiatives.

named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

NYS-Registered Apprenticeship Program
Comprehensive on-the-job training program in multiple construction trades with cross-training to produce versatile, job-ready workers aligned with contractor needs.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Union-Affiliated Trade Apprenticeship & Training 2 activities
    • Delivers workforce development training in construction trades
      Offers hands-on training, real-world projects, mentorship, and skill development programs aligned with industry needs to prepare individuals for careers in construction.
    • Operates a New York State-registered apprenticeship program in the construction trades
      Provides on-the-job training and cross-training in all major construction trades through a New York State Department of Labor registered apprenticeship program to develop a skilled, job-ready workforce for contractors.
  • Alumni and School Community Newsletters 1 activity
    • Produces and distributes a program newsletter
      Produces and distributes a newsletter featuring stories, student spotlights, program updates, and community highlights to engage stakeholders.
  • MWBE Certification and Contract Access Support 1 activity
    • Supports small and minority-owned contractors through workforce and community programs
      Provides workforce development and community outreach initiatives that strengthen communities by supporting small and minority-owned contractors.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$156K
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue$156K100%
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$136K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$17K
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$46K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$43K
2 years on record · 2023–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Frank Daniel President 25 $7K
Stephen Daniel Vice President 25 $3K
board members · 2
  • Michael Peterson — Director
  • William Mcclendon — Director
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • Department of Labor Government — Registered apprenticeship program with the New York State Department of Labor
  • Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook for outreach and engagement.
  • Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram for outreach and engagement.
  • Youtube Partner — Uses YouTube for outreach and engagement.
  • contractors Partner — Collaborates with contractors to design and deliver workforce development programs.
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.

  • Community-Driven Workforce Development
    methodology: community-driven development
    By linking workforce development with support for small and minority-owned contractors and community outreach, we strengthen communities, because inclusive economic opportunities in construction foster long-term community uplift.
  • Cross-Trade Training for Workforce Versatility
    methodology: cross-trade training
    By cross-training apprentices across multiple skilled trades, we produce more adaptable construction workers, because versatility increases employability and meets contractors’ needs for flexible labor.
  • Experiential Learning in Construction Trades
    methodology: experiential learning
    By using hands-on training, real-world projects, and mentorship, we produce more job-ready skilled workers, because experiential learning builds technical competence and confidence more effectively than classroom-only instruction.
  • Industry-Aligned Training Design
    methodology: industry-aligned training
    By co-designing and customizing training programs with direct input from contractors, we produce better workforce alignment with industry demands, because involving employers in curriculum development ensures relevance and responsiveness to real-time labor market needs.
  • Workforce Development Through Apprenticeship
    methodology: workforce-development-through-apprenticeship
    By integrating registered apprenticeships with contractor advocacy, we produce a stronger construction workforce and more equitable project opportunities, because structured on-the-job training combined with industry representation increases both worker readiness and community economic inclusion.