Finger Lakes Wired is a partnership of more than 21 economic development, education, workforce development and business organizations from the nine-county Finger Lakes region. It has been led by a strong team of business, investor, entrepreneurial, philanthropic, government and academic leaders who share a vision to transform the region into a premier place in which to innovate, invest in entrepreneurial operations, educate workers and empower them to be agile, adaptable and aligned with global opportunities.
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Finger Lakes Wired Wraps Up Successful 4-Year Initiative
 Finger Lakes Wired, a federally-funded initiative
launched in 2006 to support workforce development and help transform the regional
economy, wrapped up its planned four-year long efforts in January with a celebration and report to the community. See highlights, reports and more
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41 Initiatives Funded
Finger Lakes Wired made targeted investments in programs that looked toward new technologies and new companies to impact regional change and talent development. Thousands of workers, entrepreneurs and innovators in
high
growth
sectors received
training;
hundreds of
youth
gained
skills
required
for
high
tech
industries;
college
courses and
curricula were
developed; and
industry
associations supported. Read more
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Video Showcases Wired's Legacy as Catalyst for
Collaboration and Innovation
Wired has impacted our region’s diverse business geographic and economic culture, building bridges and collaboration for greater strength.
It has laid the foundation for sustainable economic viability so that our region may achieve its full potential.
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Scholarship Funds Still Available
Limited funds are available for businesses to upgrade workforce skills. Businesses in Advanced Manufacturing, Alternative Energy, Bio/Life Sciences, Business Services, Engineering, Food & Agriculture, Health Care, IT, and Optics/Imaging can request up to $25,000 for training. All training must be completed by May 31 Read more
Future Resources for Businesses
Now that Finger Lakes Wired has ended, business are encouraged to take advantage of the many valuable resources available through their regional Workforce Investment Boards and Wired partners.
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