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Productive Workforce

One of the Most Productive Workforces in the Nation

New York is ranked 4th in the nation in worker productivity, as measured by gross domestic product per worker. At $958 billion, New York’s Gross Domestic Product ranks third in the U.S. and the State’s per worker productivity surpasses the national average by 25 percent.

Training Support

New York State offers businesses financial support and technical resources to offset costs for new employees and existing worker training. Our programs can pay up to 50% of eligible training expenses. Whether your goals include Total Quality Management, statistical process control, lean manufacturing, faster turn around, new market penetration, or ISO standard achievement, we can help you find the best workers and maximize their performance.

Human Resources

New York State’s talented and versatile workforce supports a broad range of businesses. Employers will find skilled and semi-skilled workers, seasoned staff, apprentices, high-tech specialists, and potential employees with extensive educational and professional experience. More than 31 percent of all adults in New York State have four or more years of college, and nearly 350,000 scientists and engineers call the Empire State home. New York is ranked first in the nation for number of degrees awarded in materials sciences, computer sciences and medical sciences; is ranked second for number of degrees awarded in electrical engineering, mathematics, and biological sciences; and is ranked third for number of civil and mechanical engineering degrees awarded.

 

 


 

 

 

 

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