WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - In New York State and on the Canal

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SUNY Adirondack Community College
Northwest Bay Conference Center Adirondack Hall
640 Bay Road
Queensbury, NY 12804

OPENING SESSION 1:00 – 1:30 pm

Welcome & Introduction of Lieutenant Governor: SUNY Adirondack President Kristine Duffy
Welcoming Remarks: Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul
Keynote Address: Madhuri Kommareddi, Director of Workforce Development, Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
Overview of the Forum & Introduction of Moderator: NYS Canal Corporation Director Brian U. Stratton

PANEL DISCUSSION 1 - 1:30 - 2:15 pm
Workforce Development in New York State
Moderator: NYS Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon

Panelists:
Hon. Betty Little—NYS Senate, 45^th Senate District, Assistant Minority Leader
Tracy Podnorszki—Human Resources Manager, Irving Tissue, Ft. Edward
Caelynn Prylo—Assistant Dean for Continuing Education and Workforce Innovation,SUNY Adirondack
Paul Mrocka—President, Paradox Brewing, Schroon Lake
Ed Bartholomew—Executive Director, Warren County Economic Development Corporation

BREAK - 2:15 – 2:30 pm

PANEL DISCUSSION 2 - 2:30 – 3:15 pm
Workforce Development Opportunities on the Canal
Diversifying our Canal Workforce

Moderator: NYS Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon

Panelists:
Kimberly O'Rourke, Western Division Environmental Specialist, NYS Canal Corporation
Edward Pattison—Assistant Operations Manager, Head Dispatcher, NYS Marine Highway
Kate Fish—Executive Director, Adirondack North Country Association
Nancy Bowen—Director of Human resources, NYS Canal Corporation
Joe Moloughney, P.E.—Canal Eastern Division Engineer, NYS Canal Corporation

Question & Answer Session – All Panelists - 3:15 – 3:45 pm

Reception to Follow @ Northwest Bay Conference Center SUNY adirondack Comminuty College