Workforce Training

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. 

Please submit your application at least 4–6 weeks before the desired training date.

Partnership Courses

Choose from more than 100 Partnership Courses designed to support employee development, workplace safety, and organizational effectiveness. Labor and management leaders can jointly apply for any of these courses by completing a Worksite Training Application. Course topics include:

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

• Trades, Operations, & Maintenance
   

  Worksite Training Application
   

Targeted Tuition Benefits

Need training that isn’t offered through the Partnership? Agencies can apply for Targeted Tuition Benefits on behalf of eligible employees to support workforce development and career advancement. Through our network of 140+ accredited schools and educational providers, employees can access training that meets their agency’s needs. The Partnership pays participating providers directly through a voucher system. Eligible training can support:

• Certification or licensure requirements
• Educational requirements for a traineeship or NYS Civil Service exam
• Other specific job-related skills

Examples: accounting coursework, paralegal studies, and substance abuse counseling credentials.
 

Targeted Tuition Application Form
 

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: 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, 
   

 Workforce Development Grants Application Form

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: 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).
   

Safety & Health Grants Application