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2025 NYS Workforce Program Award

Annually we seek to highlight the promising practices in the field of education, training and employment from across New York! We invite you to nominate a New York State-based, workforce development program (i.e., education, training or employment programs) or initiatives that effectively develop the workforce in support of the local economy, through successful education and training, community-wide partnerships, and/or employer engagement.
 
Past winners include the Health Opportunities Professions Grant at Schenectady County Community College; The Hope Program in NYC; The Second Chance Program of Herkimer, Madison and Oneida Workforce Board; Just Add One Westchester-Putnam, Westchester Community College; NYC Resident Housing Authority Resident Training Academy, URGENT Program; Enhanced Recovery Program at RochesterWorks; The MIAP with MACNY, the Manufacturers Association; and Culinary Fundamentals at Hot Bread Kitchen.
 
Due: August 13, 2025

Award Luncheon Details: October 21, 2025, in conjunction with the 2025 Workforce Development Conference in Albany, NY. Learn More: https://www.nyatep.org/2025FallConference

Awardees will receive one free conference registration, and one guest ticket for the luncheon.
 
Questions:
Information for person submitting nomination
Nominee information
How is the program funded?
Nominee contact information
Program summary
What is the program's accomplishments and it's local impact? (Please include the organizations method for defining and determining outcomes. Statistics may be provided. 
Describe the program’s characteristics and/or structure (i.e., outreach strategy, structure, size, who it serves, and special elements) that contributes to the program’s success.
Who are the program's partners and describe their relationships?
What components of this program exemplify a promising model that can be replicated across New York State? Please include any challenges or obstacles to replication.
Please add quotes from participants or employers regarding their experience in this program.
Please provide any additional supporting information that will help review committee understand why this program is outstanding.
Is the nominee aware of this nomination?

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Question 1 of 13

Information for person submitting the nomination. First & Last Name, Organization, Address (City/Town, State, Zip), Email Address, Phone Number.

Question 2 of 13

Nominee Information. Program Name, Organization, Organization Address, Organization Website.

Question 3 of 13

How is the program funded?

(Select all that apply)
A

Federal

B

State

C

Local Tax Levy

D

Private (Foundation)

E

Other

Question 4 of 13

If you selected other, please specify. If not, please say NA.

Question 5 of 13

Program Nominee Contact Information. First and last name of person(s) responsible for program, email address, phone number.

Question 6 of 13

Program Summary. What is the program's mission; What are annual goals; Who does it serve; How long has it been in existence? (250 words)

Question 7 of 13

What is the program's accomplishments and it's local impact? (Please include the organizations method for defining and determining outcomes. Statistics may be provided. 500 word limit)

Question 8 of 13

Describe the program’s characteristics and/or structure (i.e., outreach strategy, structure, size, who it serves, and special elements) that contributes to the program’s success. (250 word limit)

Question 9 of 13

Who are the program's partners and describe their relationships? (500 word limit)

Question 10 of 13

What components of this program exemplify a promising model that can be replicated across New York State? (Please include any challenges or obstacles to replication. 500 word limit)

Question 11 of 13

Please add quotes from participants or employers regarding their experience in this program. (250 word limit)

Question 12 of 13

Please provide any additional supporting information that will help review committee understand why this program is outstanding.

Question 13 of 13

Is the nominee aware of this nomination?

A

Yes

B

No

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