With Micron expected to bring 50,000 jobs to Central New York, local schools and trade unions are ramping up training programs, according to Spectrum News.
Onondaga Community College is building new labs and classrooms for trades like welding and HVAC, while also simulating clean rooms for tech roles. Meanwhile, IBEW Local 43 recently completed a $7 million training center expansion and is preparing to quadruple its workforce to meet construction and staffing demands.
Leaders say this moment marks a major shift for the region’s workforce and economy.
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