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Labor Market Information
This link will connect you to resources that provide details on the economic health of Orange County and the Hudson Valley Region. The resources include information on employment, wages, population growth, characteristics, etc.
2009 Occupational Employment & Wage Data
This link provides area occupational employment & wage estimates. Orange County data is included under the “Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown” designation.
www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_39100.htm
Find Potential Workers
This link will assist companies in locating potential workers.
http://www.labor.ny.gov/stats/lsupply.asp
Contact a Labor Market Analyst
If you need answers to specific workforce questions, the Market Analyst is a valu- able resource and will provide assistance in locating and analyzing specific wage and employment data. The Regional Market Analyst for the Hudson Valley is:
Johny.Nelson@labor.state.ny.us
John Nelson
NYS Department of Labor
120 Bloomingdale St., Room 218
White Plains, NY 10605
Phone: (914) 997-879
Fax: (914) 997-4107
US Census Bureau
This link provides detail information on population growth, business and industry trends on both national and regional levels.
www.census.gov
New York State Workforce and Industry Data
This site is a source of labor market information from wage projections to the latest job figures. The Department of Labor has the most current and accurate information available. The information is broken down by State and Regions. Orange County data is part of the "Hudson Valley Region".
http://www.labor.ny.gov/home
Wages by Occupation and Industry
This link provides area occupational employment & wage estimates. Orange County data is included under the (Pough.-Newb.-Middletown) designation.
http://www.labor.ny.gov/stats/lswage.shtm

Employee Training & Hiring Incentives
On-the Job Training
This program can reimburse businesses for 50% of wages paid to eligible new hires. The job can be in any non-licensed, skilled or semi-skilled position. The job must be full-time, permanent, paying a minimum of $9.50 per hour. The length of the training period is determined by the skill level of the trainee and the complexity of the job. Generally, OJT contracts are between four and six months in duration.
http://www.orangecountygov.com/orgMain.asp?orgid=266&sID=&storyID=4526
Lee Shorr
845-346-1103
Tax Credits
New York State provides incentives to employers that meet specific criteria. The link below highlights the NYS economic development programs and services which include tax credits.
http://www.labor.state.ny.us/businessservices/EDSU/EDSU%20Index.shtm
NYS DOL Training Provider List
An approved training provider list is available to meet your general and specific workforce needs.
http://www.labor.state.ny.us/etp/default.asp
NYS DOL Workforce Development Grants
New York State funding opportunities and grants are available to assist businesses. Below is a link with up to date grant opportunities.
http://www.labor.state.ny.us/workforcenypartners/funding.shtm
Orange County Community College Continuing & Professional Education
The community college provides training for employees and can customize training programs to an employers needs.
http://www.sunyorange.edu/
Orange Ulster BOCES
Customized training for workers is available through BOCES
http://www.ouboces.org/
Mount Saint Mary College
The college offers undergraduate (traditional & adult) and graduate students exceptional opportunities to enhance their career potential at their state-of-the-art facilities.
www.msmc.edu

Recruit Workers
Post job Openings with Orange Works
Arrange a recruitment event
http://www.orangecountygov.com/orgMain.asp?orgid=266&sID=&storyID=4526

Staffing Services
McAleer & Associates, A Human Resources Company
http://www.mcaleerassociates.com/
25 Main St. Suite 1-2 Goshen, NY 10924
Here's Help Staffing Services Inc.
http://www.hereshelp.com/
280 Route 211 E,Suite 204, Middletown, NY 10940
845-344-3434
Knapp Consultants, Inc.
http://www.knappconsultants.com/
469 Route 17K Suite 1, Rock Tavern, NY 12575
845.567.6524
Manpower
http://www.us.manpower.com/
125 Dolson Ave- Campbell Plaza, Middletown, NY 10940
845.343.0283
Orange County Employment & Training Administration
http://www.orangecountygov.com/orgMain.asp?orgid=266&sID=&storyID=4526
18 Seward Avenue
Middletown, NY 10940
845-615-3630
Ethan Allen Personnel Group
www.ethanallenpersonnelgroup.com
4 London Ave
New Windsor, NY 12553
845-220-1102

Labor Laws
There a variety of resources to assist employers with labor laws. The links below can provide assistance with labor law compliance and rules.
Americans with Disabilities Act
This site provides information and technical assistance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm
Family Medical Leave Act
This site provides compliance assistance with the Family Medical Leave Act.
http://www.dol.gov/whd/fmla/index.htm
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Below is a direct link to the OSHA website which provides compliance information.
http://www.osha.gov/
Equal Employment Opportunity
Below is a direct link to U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website.
http://www.eeoc.gov/
Federal Minimum Wage Laws
This web link connects to the U.S. Department of labor and provides information on wage laws.
http://www.dol.gov/esa/whd/flsa/index.htm
Labor Law Compliance Information
For information on labor law compliance, see this link.
http://www.dol.gov/whd/flsa/index.htm