SCHUMER ANNOUNCES $6 MILLION FED WORKFORCE TRAINING GRANT FOR MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION OF CNY TO EXPAND REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIPS IN SEMICONDUCTOR & TECH INDUSTRY FOR GOOD-PAYING JOBS AT MICRON & OTHER IN-DEMAND MANUFACTURING EMPLOYERS IN CNY, THE MOHAWK VALLEY & ACROSS NYS | U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer of New York
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Registered Apprenticeships are the cream of the crop when it comes to workforce training: a direct pipeline to good-paying jobs giving workers the experience and in-demand skills they need for a career that can last them a lifetime, said Senator Schumer. We are grateful for our partnerships with MACNY and the Department of Labor that allow hands-on experiences with classroom instruction to ensure that our workforce is equipped with the practical knowledge and technical expertise necessary to thrive in a competitive manufacturing landscape," said Ross Berntson, Indium Corporation President and COO. "Indium Corporation, a proud legacy manufacturer celebrating its 90th year, is pleased to participate in these apprenticeship programs and contribute to the positive impact on our community through workforce development. "Schumer has an extensive record of championing workforce development efforts for Central NY and the Mohawk Valley, particularly to support the growth of the semiconductor industry and broader tech and manufacturing sectors. Additionally, Schumer brought NSF Director Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan to Syracuse to meet with key stakeholders and see with his own eyes how Central New York is primed to be a global manufacturing hub and discuss how federal STEM training investment could support this effort.