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Jefferson-Lewis Manufacturers' Alliance

Building Your Workforce Development Pipeline

April 29, 2026 | 8:30 AM - 11:O0 AM
Zero Dock Street, Carthage, New York


About the Event:

Let's Talk About It.

Welcome to the Jefferson-Lewis Manufacturers Alliance Breakfast! At this event we're learning from you - the experts in manufacturing. Here, you'll have the opportunity to share where you are now - including challenges and opportunities for growth - and where you would like to be. If everything goes right, what does your business look like? What does the manufacturing industry look like?

Now, how do we get to where you want to be? What needs to happen locally, regionally, and at the state-level to make change?

REGISTRATION CLOSES TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026.

Panelists:

Jeff Ginger

Jefferson Lewis BOCES

Felicia Neahr

The Workforce Development Institute

TBD

Manufacturers Association of Central NY

Angelina Sanfilippo

Apprenticeship Business Developer at The State University of New York

Developing Agenda:

8:30am

Registration & Networking


9am

Welcome & Introductions


9:10am

Panel Discussion

Panel will include representatives from:

  • The Workforce Development Institute (WDI)
  • Manufacturers Association of Central New York, Inc. (MACNY)
  • SUNY Apprenticeship Program
  • Jefferson-Lewis BOCES

9:50am

Structured Roundtable Discussions

  • Through structured roundtable discussions we will discuss how to build your workforce pipeline.

10:30am

Closing Remarks


Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors!