About Us
MISSION
To create a region that is
a “location of choice by
employers due to a highly
employable and motivated
workforce committed to
individual growth and
skill development through
life-long training and
education.”
VISION
To provide a no-fee,
business-driven workforce
preparation system to
ensure that employers have
access to workers with
appropriate skills.
CSS Workforce NY (CSSWFNY) is a not-for profit organization overseen by a Board of Directors with representatives from both the private and public sectors. Our workforce development organization dedicated to assisting individuals with greater employment opportunities, and therefore providing businesses with an adequate labor pool. We are committed to assisting individuals within our community as they search for career opportunities, continue their education, or begin vocational training. Our services are available to businesses and job seekers of all ages. We offer a variety of programs including workshops, resume building and training opportunities.
Our Youth Services Navigators are committed to serving the needs of our Emerging Workforce between the ages of 16-24.
Operational Plans
Systems Operational Plans - Effective August 2021
Local Area Plan
The Chemung-Schuyler-Steuben Workforce New York (CSSWFNY)
Local Plan 2021-2025 with attachments.
Committee Minutes
Audit Committee
Board
Executive
Operations & Oversight Committee
Personnel Committee
See File Archive
For a schedule of the 2023 Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben Workforce NY board meetings click here.
Executive Committee Meeting
The scheduled October 5th, 2023, Executive Committee meeting will be held at 8:00 am in person at 23 West Market Street, Suite 201 Corning. If you wish to join the meeting, please email melissa.johnson@csswfny.com. All meetings are open to the public, and are held at 23 West Market Street, Suite 201 Corning unless otherwise noted. The meeting will be transcribed post-meetings for those interested in reviewing actions taken.
Board of Directors Meeting
The next scheduled Board meeting of CSS WFNY will be held in person on October 26th, 2023, at 8:00 am. The Annual meeting will be held at the Radisson Hotel Corning. If you are interested in attending this meeting, please email melissa.johnson@csswfny.com to reserve your seat. All meetings are open to the public. The meeting will be transcribed post-meetings for those interested in reviewing actions taken.
CSS Workforce NY ByLaws
Click here to view the CSS Workforce ByLaws. 2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chemung Schuyler Steuben Workforce New York is a not-for profit organization overseen by a Board of Directors
with representatives from both the private and public sectors.
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Chief Elected Officials
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Organization
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Carl Blowers
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Chairman Schuyler County Legislature
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Scott Van Etten
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Chairman Steuben County Legislature
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Christopher Moss
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Chemung County Executive
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Executive Committee
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Affiliation
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Organization
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Jack Wheeler
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Chairman
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Southern Tier Network
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Michael Mishook
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Vice Chair
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LaBella Associates
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Treasurer
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Judy McKinney Cherry
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Secretary
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SCOPED
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Joseph Roman
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President
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Southern Tier Economic Growth
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Ernie Hartman
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Workforce Representative
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IBEW Union President
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Dawn Marie Castellana
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Higher Education
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SUNY Corning Community College
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Board Representation
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Title
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Organization
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Christine Sharkey
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President
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Corning Enterprises
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James Johnson
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Executive Director
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Steuben County IDA
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Michael Mishook
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Project Manager
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LaBella Associates
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John Rees
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Human Resources Site Manager
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Alstom Transport
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Joseph Roman
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President
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Southern Tier Economic Growth
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Angela Hawken | Vice President Eastern Division
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Southern Tier Logistics
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Michael Nisbet
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Executive Director
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Hornell IDA
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Colleen Hurd
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Administrator of Adult Services
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GST BOCES
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Bill Caudill
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Program Coordinator
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Steuben County Youth Bureau
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Drew Farren
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Human Resources Manager
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US Salt, LLC
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Jack Wheeler
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Steuben County Manager
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Steuben County
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Andrew Tunison
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Director of Counseling
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Acces-VR
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Elizabeth Stamp
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Partner/Assistant Manager
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Lakewood Vineyards
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Bruce Boughton
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Branch Manager, AVP
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Chemung Canal Trust Company
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Judy McKinney Cherry
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Executive Director
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SCOPED
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Dawn Marie Castellana
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Executive Director of Workforce Education/Academic Pathways
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SUNY Corning Community College
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Brian McCarthy
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CSEA Union Vice-President
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City of Corning
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Kip Cerasaro
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Employment Services Manager
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NYS Department of Labor
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Ernie Hartman
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Business Manager
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IBEW Union President
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Kelly Long
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Human Resource Manager
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Hilliard Corporation
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| Jeremy Ackerman | Vice President Project Management | John Mills Electric
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Ellen Redder
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Director of Human Resources
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Schuyler Hospital
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Joshua Michal
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Human Resource Manager
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CAF USA
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Angela Russo | President | Sopra Cheese |
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Ad-Hoc Members
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Organization
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Christian Harris
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Labor Market Analyst
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NYS Department of Labor
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HISTORY
In 1982-83, the federally mandated Job Training
Partnership Act (JTPA) was signed into law. With
an emphasis on training, the JTPA monies were
overseen locally by the Private Industry Council
(PIC). When the JTPA funding was replaced by the
Workforce Investment Act of 1998, PIC evolved
into the CSS Workforce New York System. Our
mission now encompasses the entire system of
workforce development efforts including career
exploration, job-employee matching tools, training,
human resource consulting, etc. In partnership
with service providers, educators, employers, and
others in the workforce development system, we
administer the funds now available through the Workforce Investment Act of 1998.
Thanks to funding from the federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998, all of the services offered under the
Workforce New York umbrella by our organization and our partners are offered on a no-fee basis both to employers
and job seekers. As you can see we have a long history of economic development. Today, we continue to envision
a Workforce New York system that responds to business needs for qualified workers based on the skills required for
economic competitiveness.
PARTNERS
ACCESS-VR
Elmira, NY 14901
607-734-5244
Corning Community College
One Academic Drive
Corning, NY 14830
607-962-9011
GST BOCES - Chemung
459 Philo Road
Elmira, NY 14903
607-739-3581
GST BOCES - Steuben
One Vocational Drive
Painted Post, NY 14870
607-962-3175
NYS Department of Labor
Elmira, NY - 607-733-7131
Hornell, NY - 607-324-8388
Pro Action of Yates and Steuben
117 East Steuben Street
Bath, NY 14810
607-776-2125
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