Company recently invested half million dollars in new equipment By Stefan Yablonski Universal Metal Works has made a big investment in its future. John Sharkey IV, president of Universal Metal…
Syracuse-based nonprofit boasts over 300 business members across the region By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY), a nonprofit 501(c)(6) association, is 111 years old. Although…
By Brian M. Durant It’s a fascinating moment in Central New York, especially if you’re looking at your career pathways and potential. It seems wherever we turn we see new…
By Stefan Yablonski The relationship between local industry and students in high school is reaping rewards to manufacturers who recognize the value of staying proactive, according to Brian Heffron, administrator…
By Stefan Yablonski Two Oswego County P-TECH students will do paid internships at Micron this summer. Vincent Hubbard and Will Appleton are two of the 40 students nationwide who were…
By Stefan Yablonski The Central New York’s workforce climate was changing well before Micron announced its plans to build a microchip factory in Clay. “CNY manufacturers had been struggling to…
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant CNY’s manufacturers need skilled workers — pronto. CNYers need work but may lack knowledge of manufacturing and the skills to perform the work. That’s where Amanda…
Designation expected to help close the large skill and work readiness gap that exists, especially among historically disadvantaged populations by Austin Wheelock | ooc@oswegocounty.org Workforce development and skill-building are hot…
When was the last time you paid with a check? By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant You used to see people whip out a checkbook to pay for their groceries at the…
How do banks keep money safe from scammers and thieves? By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Consumers reported losses of $330 million to text message scams in 2022, according to the Federal…
