Financing and Incentive Programs

Workforce Development Programs


Employee Training

This Empire State Development program provides incentives for new-hire training programs and advanced technology internships.

Employee Training Incentive Program: a credit of 50% of eligible training costs, up to $10,000 per employee receiving eligible training.
Internship Program: a credit of 50% of the stipend paid to an intern, up to $3,000 per intern.

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Central Hudson Gas & Electric

Central Hudson's Economic Development Programs offers up to $100,000 in additional funding when creating jobs in emerging growth industries in the region. Incentives for infrastructure investment, industrial revitalization and energy efficiency improvements are also available.

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On-the-Job Training (OJT)

A Dutchess County Workforce Invetment Board (DCWIB) program, OJT is a viable training option for participants who prefer hands-on training experiences to a traditional classroom setting. The OJT participant is assured a job at the end of training while earning an income during the training.

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