Ulster County and the Hudson Valley Region lead in job growth.

A distinguishing characteristic of Ulster County is its abundance of diverse, high quality and technically talented workers. We have a ready and able workforce for all industry sectors at wage levels from 20 percent less than the New York City metropolitan area. This combination of supply, quality, productivity, a strong work ethic, and education make Ulster County a top choice as your business location.

Companies relocating or expanding in Ulster County can take advantage of New York State sponsored pre-employment and post-secondary customized training programs to ready provide your workforce with valuable technical skills, professional enhancement, and on-the-job training. Additional opportunities include education for adults in a career transition or re-entering the workforce.

Experienced professionals and educators deliver workforce-training programs at the worksite, during the workday, through self-paced distance learning, or in the classroom. Among our valued academic, recruitment and training, and business support partners that deliver the programs are:

Academic Partners
Marist College – Ulster Campus
State University of New York (SUNY) – Ulster Community College
State University of New York (SUNY) – New Paltz
Ulster County Board of Cooperative Education Services (BOCES)
Ulster County School-to-Work
Ulster County School System

Recruitment & Training Partners
New York State Department of Labor
Ulster County Office of Employment & Training/Workforce Development Board
Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities, Mid-Hudson District Office (VESID)

Business Support Partners
Hudson Valley Technology Development Center
Small Business Development Center
SCORE
Technology Career Path Program
Ulster County Rural Transportation