The document outlines a regional workforce development plan for Upstate New York, focusing on collaboration among various stakeholders to enhance industry, education, and healthcare. It identifies regional opportunities such as branding, workforce demographics, and key industry clusters, while addressing challenges like high taxes and low wages. The plan emphasizes the need for an integrated approach to attract and retain talent, promote entrepreneurial endeavors, and improve infrastructure and regional identity.

1. P4P Regional Workforce Development Plan

2. Regional Collaboration Corning, Inc. Dresser Rand Cornell University Three Rivers Development New York State Local and County Government Colleges and Universities Businesses and Organizations Residents Pipeline 4 Progress

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

4. Regional Identity Small counties, cities, towns, and villages Primarily rural in nature Excellence in industry, education, and healthcare scattered throughout Opportunity: Identify a Regional Brand highlight live / work / play / learn in Upstate NY assist and promote associated regions

5. Market Differentiators “ Centrally Isolated” and accessable Close proximity to Northeast population centers Access to the World Marketplace World-Class Educational Environment 20 recognized colleges and universities “ Liveable Communities” Regional Assets Quality of Life and Quality of Place Affordable housing Specialized Industry Knowledge Highly competitive in certain industry clusters

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.

8. Private Sector Industry Clusters Computer & Electronic Products Manufacturing (334)‏ 5% of all regional private sector jobs more than 5x national share of jobs in sector Transportation Equipment Manufacturing (336)‏ Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (332)‏ Furniture & Related Product Manufacturing (337)‏ Chemical Manufacturing (325)‏ Where we're most competitive

10. Healthcare Excellence 25 Hospitals throughout the region Number of Employees: 20,314 Number of Beds: 3,100 Annual Revenues (approx): $2,778,461,175 Ranks and Recognition : Brooks Memorial Hospital (Chautauqua County): composite scores of 95.2% and 95.1% are highest in 8 counties of WNY and far above state averages of 84.7% for pneumonia and 82.6% for surgical infection St. Vincent Hospital (Chautauqua County): “Top Hospitals in the Nation for Heart Attack Care” Guthrie (Steuben, Schuyler, Northern PA) and Lourdes (Broome County): Among “Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation”

11. Opportunity: Healthcare Recruit Doctors and Nurses key to quality & sustainable healthcare system Network trailing spouses understand how they fit in Develop programs and projects that support the target workforce quality internships

12. Educational Excellence 20 Colleges and Universities throughout the region Number of Employees: 20,165 Number of Students: 91,705 Annual Operating Expenditures: $1,646,484,117 Ranks and Recognition : Cornell University: 14 th for Tier 1 Colleges SUNY Binghamton: 77 th for Tier 1 Colleges Elmira College: 5 th in its category for “America's Best Colleges” Ithaca College: Top 10 Master's Universities in the North (since 1996)‏ Keuka College: 9 th as “Best Value” and 5 th in “Lightest Debt Load” - US News and World Report Rankings SUNY Fredonia: $6 million grant for “Green Research” Alfred University: $1 million grant for nano-materials testing SUNY Geneseo: “Viable alternative to Ivy Leagues” - NY Times SUNY Geneseo and SUNY Binghamton: “Best Value for Your Money” Community Colleges: High retention rates & graduates in local community

13. Opportunity: Education Incubation Utilize Technology Transfer from Colleges and Universities Support entrepreneurial ventures Develop innovation centers at Colleges and Universities Create shovel-ready areas for establishment of new business enterprises Internships Match college students with local opportunities and employers Offer internship toolbox Create a network of campus career offices

14. Urban Centers Infrastructure is in place but needs continuous upgrades secure regional access to timely, cost-effective air travel comprehensive approach to utilize existing rail lines & interstate right-of-ways (high-speed rail)‏ Promote redevelopment of Urban Centers as a regional policy Effectively produce affordable housing and commercial opportunities Focus to attract / retain under-40 demographic

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.

17. Policy Proposal: Property Tax Develop a competitive workforce environment with other regions and states Set a regional policy that ALL residential related property taxes shall be less than 2% of the property's assessed or appraised value

18. Local Government Currently, our region has one unit of local government for every 2,900 people About 66% of Upstate jobs are tax funded the other 34% are tax-paying Consolidate services and departments Cost-effective governmental structure

19. Structure Leadership Board and Organizational Structure necessary for a sustainable live / work / play / learn environment key to implementation of strategies 21 st Century economic development focus is on attracting and retaining a creative, engaged, and talented workforce Inter-generational leadership is an important focus for success

20. Regional Strategies Foster a Regional Identity Educate and Attract a Talented Workforce Target and Support Industries with High Growth Potential Build Entrepreneurial Capacity in the Region Embrace Arts, Culture, Recreation, and Entertainment as regional assets Include Colleges and Universities, Collaboration, and Policy pieces with each strategy

22. The Seven I's Identity – Regional Branding Innovation – Research & Development Incubation – Tech Transfer / Universities Internships – Brain Circulation Industry Clusters – Enhancement Income Environment – Wages and Taxes Involvement – Engage Young Professionals Build our own workforce

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

24. New Regional Perspective This 13-county region is the place for quality workers, competitive businesses, and new opportunities for both excellent educational environment excellent healthcare R&D, incubation, and internships entrepreneurial support competitive advanced manufacturing effective government & competitive tax structure arts, culture, and recreational assets Great Sense of Place

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