Below are the core learning objectives for this presentation:

1. Evaluate the Business Case & ROI for Upskilling: Analyze data on how upskilling drives employee retention, engagement, and long-term tenure compared to the high cost of external recruitment.

2. Identify Southern Tier Regional Workforce Needs: Recognize key technical and supervisory skill gaps across regional industries (manufacturing, healthcare, human services, etc.) and address common HR operational concerns.

3. Navigate CCC’s Full Academic & Workforce Ecosystem: Understand how to leverage both non-credit and credit-bearing options—including customized training modules, NYS Registered Apprenticeships, micro-credentials, and Associate degrees.

4. Leverage State & SUNY Funding Streams: Identify financial resources (SUNY Workforce Development Grants, SUNY Apprenticeship Funding, SUNY Reconnect, and CSS Workforce) to subsidize employee training costs.

5. Adopt a Co-Design Collaboration Framework: Learn how regional employers can partner directly with CCC to build agile, shift-friendly, and custom-tailored training programs.