Funding for Alfred State College
By MATTHEW ROBERTS
Director of Operations, Senator Catharine M. Young
ALFRED, NY – State Senator Catharine Young (R,I,C – Olean) announced a $150,000 a state grant to address a shortage in skilled, college level graduates in our area by funding the building of the Alfred State College Construction Industry Workforce Development Facility Project. The grant will help develop additional training facilities at Alfred State for both union and non-union skilled trades’ employees in the region.
This facility expands the ability of Alfred State College to serve the community and region by graduating more students in high-demand, high-paying construction trades jobs in carpentry, masonry and air conditioning and heating technology.
“Improving access to high quality education is key to revitalizing the upstate economy, and growing more jobs,” said Senator Young. “This investment enhances Alfred State’s programs that provide needed, high-paying construction trades to will benefit our entire region. Our workforce is seeking the security and stability that a career can provide, not just a job that pays the bills. Alfred State is the source in which students can take the step towards a rewarding, stable career in
construction trades.”
Alfred State College also will be able to attract additional disadvantaged youth from rural and city backgrounds to careers in construction through enhanced and larger facilities. It will expose these students to the newest, most up-to-date construction materials, construction methods, tools, labor-saving devices, energy–saving appliances and construction techniques.
“We need to create an education system that gives New York’s next generation the tools they need to compete in a 21st Century economy,” Senator Young said. “These students need and deserve the best education, the best teachers, and access to the best technology. This investment will ensure that Alfred State’s graduates are prepared to meet the challenges of a global marketplace and provide a decent quality of life for their families.”
The facility will also allow Alfred State to expand its efforts to the “train the trainer” site for high schools and vocational high school faculty in the region.
The project has been embraced by the Associated General Contractors of America, General Building Contractors, Home Builder’s Association, the New York Construction Materials Association and various regional Building Exchanges. It is supported by both union and non-union organizations including the Empire State Regional Council of Carpenters, the New York State Laborers’ International Union North of North America and the New York State chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors.
“This new initiative will allow us to increase economic development opportunities through job creation in Western New York,” Dr. John Anderson, President of Alfred State College. The need for construction workers is well documented, with nearly one million new construction jobs projected by 2012, an increase of 15 percent. The construction industry is one of the top 10 largest sources of job growth in the United States. We thank all of our supporters for their belief in the value that Alfred State College has for the region.”
“Reaching the goal of $1 million will allow the construction to start in June 2008. It has been a real pleasure working with government, alumni and businesses that support Alfred State College and the vision of a new Construction Workforce Development Center in Wellsville,” said Craig Clark, Executive Director of the Wellsville Campus and Dean of Applied Technology" This is how government, business and education need to lead in developing the workforce of tomorrow."
A groundbreaking was held at 5 Brooklyn Avenue in Wellsville on Wednesday.
Director of Operations, Senator Catharine M. Young
ALFRED, NY – State Senator Catharine Young (R,I,C – Olean) announced a $150,000 a state grant to address a shortage in skilled, college level graduates in our area by funding the building of the Alfred State College Construction Industry Workforce Development Facility Project. The grant will help develop additional training facilities at Alfred State for both union and non-union skilled trades’ employees in the region.
This facility expands the ability of Alfred State College to serve the community and region by graduating more students in high-demand, high-paying construction trades jobs in carpentry, masonry and air conditioning and heating technology.
“Improving access to high quality education is key to revitalizing the upstate economy, and growing more jobs,” said Senator Young. “This investment enhances Alfred State’s programs that provide needed, high-paying construction trades to will benefit our entire region. Our workforce is seeking the security and stability that a career can provide, not just a job that pays the bills. Alfred State is the source in which students can take the step towards a rewarding, stable career in
construction trades.”
Alfred State College also will be able to attract additional disadvantaged youth from rural and city backgrounds to careers in construction through enhanced and larger facilities. It will expose these students to the newest, most up-to-date construction materials, construction methods, tools, labor-saving devices, energy–saving appliances and construction techniques.
“We need to create an education system that gives New York’s next generation the tools they need to compete in a 21st Century economy,” Senator Young said. “These students need and deserve the best education, the best teachers, and access to the best technology. This investment will ensure that Alfred State’s graduates are prepared to meet the challenges of a global marketplace and provide a decent quality of life for their families.”
The facility will also allow Alfred State to expand its efforts to the “train the trainer” site for high schools and vocational high school faculty in the region.
The project has been embraced by the Associated General Contractors of America, General Building Contractors, Home Builder’s Association, the New York Construction Materials Association and various regional Building Exchanges. It is supported by both union and non-union organizations including the Empire State Regional Council of Carpenters, the New York State Laborers’ International Union North of North America and the New York State chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors.
“This new initiative will allow us to increase economic development opportunities through job creation in Western New York,” Dr. John Anderson, President of Alfred State College. The need for construction workers is well documented, with nearly one million new construction jobs projected by 2012, an increase of 15 percent. The construction industry is one of the top 10 largest sources of job growth in the United States. We thank all of our supporters for their belief in the value that Alfred State College has for the region.”
“Reaching the goal of $1 million will allow the construction to start in June 2008. It has been a real pleasure working with government, alumni and businesses that support Alfred State College and the vision of a new Construction Workforce Development Center in Wellsville,” said Craig Clark, Executive Director of the Wellsville Campus and Dean of Applied Technology" This is how government, business and education need to lead in developing the workforce of tomorrow."
A groundbreaking was held at 5 Brooklyn Avenue in Wellsville on Wednesday.
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