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Embrace Change for Tomorrow's Success
The DCWIB is calling upon county business, government, education leaders and youth to come together to respond to dramatic changes in our community. We all face the mounting pressures created by a jobs revolution. Economic success requires a flexible, self-directed workforce able to respond to a dynamic economy. This is a workforce of lifelong learners guided by a business environment that encourages and supports the growth of human potential.

Stay Flexible in a Dynamic Economy
In an era when global competition, rapidly emerging technology and homeland security concerns are converging to demand the most highly skilled workforce in history, we cannot continue “business as usual.”

Summary of Industry Activity in Dutchess County 2000-2005
  • Percentage of Reporting Units
  • Percentage of Average Employment
  • Percent of Total Wages
  • Average Annual Wages

    State of the Workforce Report
    Look at statistics, anecdotal data from local stakeholders and national trends and forecasts that impact the

  • Challenges facing Dutchess County's Workforce
  • Characteristics of the Current Workforce
  • Future Workforce System

    Full Report  Executive Summary
  • Whitepapers
    Getting Ready for Our Future: Emerging Worker Preparedness - A study run by DCWIB's teenage Research Assistants reveals the truth about education and the workforce as seen through the eyes of their peers.  

    Ethnic and Racial Diversity in Dutchess County - A look at the changing demographics affected by migration patterns, an aging workforce, educational attainment and the importance of a lifelong learning culture within our community.  

    The State of Commutation, Education, Occupation and Income in Dutchess County - Is there a correlation between education, wage and commute time for our residents?

    Workforce Focus
    the DCWIB Quarterly Newsletter

    Read the Current Issue:
    January - March 2007

    The Feature Article: Dutchess County Education Demographics

    DCWIB Announces 2007 Officers of the Board

    Customized Training Funding Now Available Through the DCWIB

    Junior Achievement of Northeastern NY, Inc., Mid Hudson Region

    Vee's Tips & Hints for the Emerging Workforce

    What's the Buzz About the National Work Readiness Credential

      Archived Issues
    Issue 1:   Jan - March 2005
    Issue 2:   April - June 2005

    Issue 3:   July - Sept 2005
    Issue 4:   Oct - Dec 2005

    Issue 5:   Jan - March 2006
    Issue 6:   April - June 2006
    Issue 7:   July - Sept 2006
    Issue 8:   Oct - Dec 2006


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