Workforce Development Institute (WDI)
845.901.7159
Organization Overview
2019 Manufacturing Champion
The Workforce Development Institute (WDI) is a statewide 501(c)3 non-profit that improves the lives of working men and women across New York State by providing targeted programs in workforce, economic, and community development. A focus on helping businesses become and remain successful is a key component of this programming. Healthy businesses provide employment opportunities for New Yorks citizens and, in turn, are dependent on a well-trained workforce and community support. The WDI works to ensure that investments in all three areas workforce, economic and community development are integrated and reflect the perspectives of working men and women. WDIs agenda is shaped by the needs of specific regions, businesses, or unions.
The Workforce Development Institute (WDI) is a statewide 501(c)3 non-profit that improves the lives of working men and women across New York State by providing targeted programs in workforce, economic, and community development. A focus on helping businesses become and remain successful is a key component of this programming. Healthy businesses provide employment opportunities for New Yorks citizens and, in turn, are dependent on a well-trained workforce and community support. The WDI works to ensure that investments in all three areas workforce, economic and community development are integrated and reflect the perspectives of working men and women. WDIs agenda is shaped by the needs of specific regions, businesses, or unions.
Mary Jane Bertram
Regional Director
Allison Bashkoff
CFO Workforce Development Institute
Christine Leone
Regional Administrative Assistant
Dan Cullen
Director of Field Services
David Serrano
CWI Project Manager
Deryl Beasley
Regional Director, Lower Hudson Valley
Eliot Cresswell
Director of Research
