Attracting and retaining talent is a considerable challenge facing employers today. One solution to meet the growing manufacturing workforce need is to capture the skills and abilities of the New American talent pool. In 2022, an estimated 3,061 refugees and asylees assignments were made to Albany County alone. Even more immigrated to the region. Capturing that talent is one way to meet a growing workforce need, but you don’t have to do it alone!
The Center for Economic Growth (CEG) can assist with developing your coordinated approach to talent development, including tapping into the pipeline of immigrants and refugees in the region and continuing through next level training and professional growth opportunities.
Partner services:
Partners throughout the region are working with immigrants and refugees from Afghanistan, Ukraine, and other parts of the world. These individuals have the documentation required to work in the United States and are eager to do so. With a variety of skills and experiences, hiring from these groups can fill positions at entry, managerial, and professional levels.
Additional services:
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- Capital Region Language Center: The Capital Region Language Center teaches world languages to adults and children, offering private instruction and small group classes tailored to individual needs and language levels. They offer an array of language-related business services for both native or non-native English speakers and provide professional level translation and interpretation.
- Empire State English: Empire State English offers English as a Second Language (ESL) programs for university students and adults, both those who live in the Capital Region as well as visitors to the area.
- Workforce Development Board: The Capital Region Workforce Development Board can assist your Human Resources Team with finding grants to train workers, strengthen your workforce, access labor market information, network with other businesses, create a custom staffing solution or speak with our business representative and post your job openings. Employers may be eligible for on-the-job training and wage reimbursements funding for new employees working full time.
- Community College Partner on Language Services: Our region’s community colleges offer a variety of classes to support individuals learning English. Courses are available to individuals or can be offered to groups of employees from your company. Click on their logos to learn more!
If you’re interested in learning more, please contact Katie Newcombe at workforce@ceg.org
