Presentation summarizing the findings of the Pipeline 4 Progress Regional Workforce Action Plan, written with the help of Cornell University to support economic and workforce development in 13 counties throughout the southern tier of upstate New York.

1. P4P Regional Workforce Development Plan

3. Rochester / Upstate Pipeline 4 Progress Region Western NY Central Upstate NY (MDA Region)‏

6. Workforce urban centers work climate health care transportation education housing arts industry clusters entre- prenurial climate K - 12 colleges and universities tax structure develop- ment quality workers and patients high speed rail quality air service STRUCTURE collaboration collaboration child care (leadership)‏ recreation

7. Workforce Generations Baby Boomers: Value personal growth, hard work, individuality, and workplace equality. X-Gens: Value positive relationships, interesting work, and opportunities for learning. Y-Gens: Value quality of life, frequent feedback, new technology, and a focus on results (not method). Success means understanding the significant differences in cultural views and work environment preferences between Baby Boomers and Y-Gens.

15. Workforce Demographics Adult Population in Upstate far exceeds national average in %age holding a College Degree Average wages in the same region have dropped to 31 st in the nation for personal income We hold more degrees but earn far less In the last 10 years, we've seen less than a 2% increase in average wages.

16. Workforce Environment Upstate taxes are 53% higher than the national average. Average wages per worker are about 20% lower than the national average.

23. Workforce urban centers work climate health care transportation education housing arts industry clusters entre- prenurial climate K - 12 colleges and universities tax structure develop- ment quality workers and patients high speed rail quality air service STRUCTURE collaboration collaboration child care (leadership)‏ recreation

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