Workforce Development

New York's Leader in Online Workforce Development


Partner with Empire State University to upskill employees, develop leaders, and build workforce solutions that grow your business and strengthen New York’s talent pipeline.

Online Workforce Training & Apprenticeships

Flexible. Affordable. Proven.

Empire State University, SUNY’s leading online university, is structured to meet the evolving needs of today’s employers.

Contact us to learn about our custom, online workforce development programs for businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies across New York state and the Northeast.

 

What Sets Us Apart:

  • Pathway-Driven Design – Create learning pathways — starting with entry-level credentials and stacking from associate degrees all the way to advanced graduate degrees.
  • Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) - Help your employees earn college credit for work experience, certifications, military training, and more. Reduce their time and cost of earning a degree.
  • Statewide and Online Reach - Scale your training efforts with flexible online delivery and regional partnerships throughout New York and beyond.

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Let’s Build the Future of Work Together

Interested in exploring a workforce development partnership with Empire State University?
We’re ready when you are.

Contact us at partners@sunyempire.edu

Let’s create a partnership that works for your organization, your employees, and your community.

 

Programs and Pathways

  • Certificates and Microcredentials - Short, stackable programs designed to build in-demand skills quickly.
  • Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees - Online degree options that help employees grow within your organization.
  • Workforce Training - Custom programs co-designed with your organization to meet specific training goals.
  • Leadership Development - Develop future managers and executives with focused leadership training.
  • Apprenticeship Access - Support for both apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs.

Benefits for Employers

  • Upskill and reskill employees to meet evolving demands.
  • Improve employee retention and engagement.
  • Align training with your business strategy and industry trends.
  • Build a stronger, more diverse talent pipeline.
  • See a faster return on investment through certificates and short-term training.
  • Deliver training in online, in-person, or hybrid formats.
  • Explore funding options to reduce your organization’s costs.

Partnerships in Action

Our partners include:

  • CVS Health Corporation
  • Ellis Medicine
  • GEICO
  • International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW)
  • New York State Department of Labor
  • New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services
  • Northwell Health, Inc.
  • Saratoga Hospital
  • Union Plus