Workforce Training

Training Solutions for Your Workforce

The NYS & CSEA Partnership offers multiple ways to help NYS Managers and CSEA leaders train and develop CSEA-represented New York State employees. Whether you’re looking for a Partnership course, specialized job training, certification preparation, or a custom training solution, we’ll help you find the best option.

Training can be delivered on-site at your workplace, at a nearby location, or as part of an agency conference or event.

Partnership Courses

Choose from more than 100 Partnership Courses designed to support employee development, workplace safety, and organizational effectiveness. Course topics include:

• Adult Education Basics (AEB)
• Computer Skills
• Individual Development
• Interpersonal Communication
• Labor-Management
• Language Skills
• Math Skills
• Safety & Health
• Trades, Operations, & Maintenance
• Work Management
• Writing Skills

Targeted Tuition Benefits

Need training that isn’t offered through the Partnership? Through our network of 140+ accredited schools and education providers, employees can receive tuition assistance for training that supports workforce development and career advancement. The Partnership pays participating providers directly through a voucher system.Training may support:

• Certification or licensure requirements
• Qualifications needed to take a NYS Civil Service exam
• Educational requirements for a traineeship
• Job-specific skill development

Examples include accounting coursework, paralegal studies, substance abuse counseling credentials, and other career-related training.

Workforce Training Grants

Agencies and CSEA locals can apply for up to $30,000 to address workforce and organizational development challenges, including:

• Agency reorganization
• New technology
• Changing customer needs
• New legal or regulatory requirements
• Specialized job-skill training

Examples include - DiSC and Effective Communication training, DiSC Assessments for Labor Management Committee Training on Conflict Resolution, Notary Public Test Prep Phase 1, Interplay Learning Training - EH&S and Advancement Training, 
 

Safety & Health Training Grants 

For workplace safety and health initiatives, agencies and CSEA representatives may apply for up to $50,000 in funding to support training that:

• Strengthens safety and health committees
• Improves workplace safety programs
• Reduces injuries and illnesses
• Expands safety and health knowledge across the organization

Examples include - Pesticide Applicator training and certification courses, state-of-the-art training on Energy-Efficient Lighting, Electrical Workplace Safety Training: Low and High Voltage Qualified including ARC Flash, ARC Flash Training, Boiler Technical Training, De-escalation Training - Verbal Judo, and BOCES LPN training to be Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs).

Tell us about your training needs and email your completed inquiry form to [email protected]. We’ll work with you to determine the best training solution for your workforce.

NYS Managers and CSEA Leaders should submit a Workforce Training Inquiry at least 4–6 weeks before the desired training date.


Complete a Workforce Training Inquiry Form