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BNMA Resource Hub

Connect with workforce pipelines, training partners, and funding tools that help Western New York manufacturers recruit, upskill, and grow. Explore the curated resources below and reach out to the BNMA team for guidance on where to start.

Workforce Training Funding & Grants Employer Toolkits

Workforce & Talent

Find people faster
WS

Workforce Sourcing

BNMA Support

Work with BNMA to connect to regional workforce partners, talent pipelines, and recruitment channels tailored to manufacturing roles.

GW

Goodwill / Goodskills

Talent Pipeline

Employer-focused training and placement programs that prepare job seekers for in-demand manufacturing careers across WNY.

Training & Apprenticeships

Build skills
AP

Apprenticeships

Earn & Learn

Explore registered apprenticeship pathways to grow your own skilled workforce while employees earn a wage and gain credentials.

NW

Northland Workforce Training Center

Advanced Manufacturing

A dedicated hub for advanced manufacturing and clean energy training, offering industry-aligned programs and employer partnerships.

E1

Erie 1 BOCES

Career & Tech Ed

Career and technical education programs that prepare students and adults for hands-on roles in manufacturing and related fields.

SE

SUNY Erie Community College

Education Partner

Degree and certificate programs aligned with regional manufacturing, engineering, and technical career pathways.

PD

Professional Development

Upskill Your Team

BNMA trainings, workshops, and partner-led programs focused on leadership, supervision, safety, quality, and more.

Funding & Incentives

Offset your costs
ES

Empire State Development

State Programs

Access state-level funding, incentives, and programs that support capital investment, innovation, exporting, and growth.

OJ

Workforce OJT Reimbursements

On-the-Job Training

Programs that reimburse a portion of wages for eligible new hires while they are trained on the job in your facility.

UG

Reg Utilities Grant Opportunities

Energy & Infrastructure

Utility-based grant and incentive programs that can help support expansion, efficiency upgrades, and energy-intensive projects.

Toolkits & Employer Support

Strengthen your workplace
RR

Recovery Ready Workplace Toolkit

Employee Support

Practical tools to help employers support employees in recovery, reduce stigma, and build a safer, more inclusive workplace culture.toolkit