P4P Regional Workforce

Development Plan

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

Rochester / Upstate

Pipeline 4 Progress Region

Western NY

Central Upstate NY(MDA Region)

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

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

Workforce

urbancenters

workclimatehealth

care

transportation

education

housing

arts

industryclusters

entre-prenurialclimate

K - 12

colleges anduniversities

tax structure

develop-ment

quality

workers and

patients

high speedrailquality air

service

STRUCTURE

collaboration

collaboration

childcare

(leadership)

recreation

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.

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

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”

Healthcare Excellence

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

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: 14th for Tier 1 CollegesSUNY Binghamton: 77th for Tier 1 CollegesElmira College: 5th in its category for “America's Best Colleges”Ithaca College: Top 10 Master's Universities in the North (since 1996)Keuka College: 9th as “Best Value” and 5th in “Lightest Debt Load”

- US News and World Report RankingsSUNY Fredonia: $6 million grant for “Green Research”Alfred University: $1 million grant for nano-materials testingSUNY Geneseo: “Viable alternative to Ivy Leagues” - NY TimesSUNY Geneseo and SUNY Binghamton: “Best Value for Your Money”Community Colleges: High retention rates & graduates in local community

Educational Excellence

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

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

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 31st 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.

Workforce Environment

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

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

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

Structure• Leadership Board and Organizational

Structure– necessary for a sustainable live / work / play /

learn environment– key to implementation of strategies

• 21st Century economic development focus is on attracting and retaining a creative, engaged, and talented workforce

• Inter-generational leadership is an important focus for success

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

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

Workforce

urbancenters

workclimatehealth

care

transportation

education

housing

arts

industryclusters

entre-prenurialclimate

K - 12

colleges anduniversities

tax structure

develop-ment

quality

workers and

patients

high speedrailquality air

service

STRUCTURE

collaboration

collaboration

childcare

(leadership)

recreation

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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