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DC Local Plan Modification

Announcement:  As of October 14, 2008 the Discretionary Spending Policy has been modified.

The Discretionary Spending Policy governs the DCWIB in setting monetary limitations for Individual Training Accounts (ITA).  The intention of the policy is to control spending efficiently and rationally by addressing the needs of demand occupations and encouraging the development of a skills ready workforce. 

View Discretionary Spending Policy for Dutchess County


The New York State Department of Labor, Workforce Development and Training Division has released ADVANCE-NY ( ongoing RFA #25-M).  The purpose is to support employer strategies and local efforts for lifelong learning for the development of the incumbent worker by providing funds for upgrading their occupational skills.


The New York State Department of Labor, Workforce Development and Training Division has released Reemployment Services for Veterans Program (RSVP), an ongoing Request for Applications.   The RSVP is designed to offer On-the-Job training support to NYS businesses who hire and promote veterans and to provide NYS veterans access to career-ladder employment.  

The programs provided by this agency are partially funded by moneys received from the County of Dutchess and federal WIA funds
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