Initiatives & Results
2023 Special Talent Solutions Report
The 2023 Special Talent Solutions Report uses recent NYS Department of Labor surveys, Mercer research and insights from WCA talent initiatives to identify strategies employers can use to improve recruitment and retention outcomes. As a whole, the report is designed to help employers better understand what the key recruitment and retention issues are and what strategies can be used to address them – and significantly improve outcomes.
Regional Workforce Development Summit
The WCA hosts an annual workforce development summit, bringing together thought leaders and hundreds of key stakeholders to address our region’s recruitment and retention challenges by sharing insights, innovative solutions and best practices.
Click here to learn more about the event on April 13th, 2023!
2022 Regional Talent Resource Guide
The Regional Talent Resource Guide includes information on a variety of on-campus and online courses, credentials, degree programs and career services offered by WCA member college/universities. Also included is information about childcare, transportation, housing and healthcare resources.
Download and view it now!
Workforce Development Committee
Experts from business, higher education, and non profits meet, collaborate and develop innovative solutions to our region’s workforce challenges and to create a sustainable talent ecosystem.
Talent Council
The Talent Council was formed to develop a locally sourced talent pipeline for the healthcare sector. It focuses on aligning nursing curriculum with employer needs; coordinating and increasing clinical training for nursing students; and enhancing degree opportunities, among others. This high-level council is comprised of chief nursing officers and deans of local colleges and universities.
Healthcare Talent Pipeline Program
The Healthcare Talent Pipeline Program funded by Westchester County will recruit 100 job seekers and employees who will be trained by Westchester Community College and SWBOCES for certified nursing assistants, medical assistant and medical administrative assistant jobs. Participants will also receive computer training from STEM Alliance and job readiness and service excellence training from Leadership Learning Group. The Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board, Nonprofit Westchester and other nonprofits will assist with recruitment and support services. The employer partners include ENT & Allergy Associates, Westmed/Summit Health, Open Door Family Medical Center and United Hebrew of New Rochelle.
