State of the Workforce
Herkimer, Madison and Oneida Counties

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Key Sectors
  • Information Technology
  • Construction
  • Retail
  • Health care
  • Finance
  • Hospitality
  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Individuals With Disabilities
  • Youth
• Business Services

This state of the Workforce Report presents a snapshot of the Mohawk Valley Region's Workforce. It is presented by the Workforce Investment Board of Herkimer, Madison and Oneida Counties.

The WIB, which sets regional workforce strategy for the tri-county region, was honored by the U.S. Department of Labor as the winner of the Region One 2004 One-Stop Collaboration Award for One-Stop/Business Collaboration for the WIB's Regional Health Care Training Initiative. The award citation notes: "Through collaboration and innovation, the Workforce Investment Board of Herkimer, Madison and Oneida Counties (WIB) has established creative projects addressing the needs of the region's health care industry. The WIB has developed relationships with employers and training providers that have shown success in addressing a crisis in entry-level workers and are now beginning to address emerging skill gaps in high-paying positions."