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RADAR program aims to connect disabled job seekers with apprenticeship opportunities
UTICA , N.Y. — The Workforce Development Board of Herkimer, Madison and Oneida Counties is hoping to close the employment gap for people with disabilities. Its new Regional Apprenticeship Development and Readiness (RADAR) program, funded by a nearly $3 million Apprenticeship Building America grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, focuses on developing job-training programs […]

FLH names Forcier assistant VP, physician network
GENEVA, N.Y. — Finger Lakes Health (FLH) recently announced it has promoted Andre Forcier to assistant VP of its physician network. He previously served as senior director, physician network. In his new role, Forcier will serve in a strategic capacity for the physician practices and operational oversight of FLH Medical PC Primary Care, Finger Lakes

Rome Health begins construction on new c-section surgical suite
ROME, N.Y. — To celebrate the start of construction on its new Women’s Surgical Suite, Rome Health held a beam signing ceremony on Tuesday, which

People news: FLH appoints assistant VP, physician network
GENEVA, N.Y. — Finger Lakes Health (FLH) recently announced it has promoted Andre Forcier to assistant VP of its physician network. He previously served as

Projects at five area SUNY campuses receive funding to test commercial readiness
ALBANY, N.Y. — Faculty-led projects at five area SUNY schools will benefit from Technology Accelerator Fund (TAF) investments that will test their commercial readiness. Altogether,

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Millions in federal funding will benefit a multi-university project that seeks to increase supply and demand for climate-smart commodities produced and manufactured

Binghamton University, NYSERDA select fellows for empowerST program
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University has selected two fellows for its inaugural cohort of the empowerST Energy Storage Fellowship program. The school selected the fellows

People news: Kelberman Center hires new community relations director
UTICA, N.Y. — The Kelberman Center recently added Bethany Wendt as its new director of community relations. In this role, Wendt works with leadership to

Utica University expects enrollment growth with addition of three new sports
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica University is adding three new sports to its roster — women’s gymnastics, men’s wrestling, and women’s wrestling — and expects the

Solvay Bank partners with Syracuse University on “Live Local” initiative
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Solvay Bank says it’s partnering with Syracuse University on the school’s newly announced “Live Local” initiative to support the City of Syracuse
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