SUNY Orange Plus partners with employers to design custom workforce training solutions that strengthen skills, improve retention, and support career advancement.

Whether your goal is leadership development, technical upskilling, or industry-specific training, our team works directly with you to identify needs and build a program that fits your organization.

What We Offer:

• Customized training aligned to your business goals
• Flexible delivery options (on-site, virtual, or hybrid)
• Industry-aligned instructors and curriculum
• Coordination, scheduling, and administrative support

Eligible employers may be able to offset the cost of employee training through SUNY Workforce Development Training Contract Course grants. These grants support customized training for incumbent workers and are available on a rolling basis.

SUNY Orange Plus manages the grant process and works with employers to develop competitive, compliant applications.

Grant Highlights

• Covers 40–60% of training costs, depending on delivery model
• Supports customized, non-mandated workforce training
• Available for individual employers or consortium partnerships
• Funding available up to $50,000 per employer per grant year

What Employers Can Expect

• Guidance on eligibility and allowable training topics
• Full grant development and submission support
• Budgeting, documentation, and reporting handled by SUNY Orange Plus
• Clear expectations for employer cost-share and participation
• Connection with established training partners to develop customized training aligned with your organization’s needs

SUNY Orange Plus partners with employers to create internships, clinical placements, and work-based learning opportunities that strengthen talent pipelines while giving students hands-on, real-world experience.

Why Partner With SUNY Orange Plus?

Employers who host interns or clinical students can:

• Build a pipeline of skilled, work-ready talent
• Evaluate potential hires before making long-term commitments
• Shape future employees through industry-relevant, hands-on experience
• Support workforce development in the local community

What SUNY Orange Plus Handles

We make participation easy by providing:

• Student screening and placement coordination
• Clear learning objectives aligned to your workforce needs
• Ongoing support and a single point of contact
• Assistance with evaluations and issue resolution

What Employers Provide

• A designated work-site supervisor
• Meaningful, supervised learning experiences in a safe environment

Flexible, Employer-Driven Experiences

Internships and clinical placements are customized to your operations, with schedules, duration, and hours developed collaboratively to meet business needs.

SUNY Orange Plus connects employers directly with job-ready students who are actively completing workforce training and preparing to enter the workforce.

Employers have the opportunity to engage with students before graduation, allowing you to build relationships early and recruit with intention.

How Employers Can Engage

• Participate in informal classroom meet-and-greets
• Share information about your organization, culture, and open roles
  
  
• Identify and recruit candidates for current or upcoming job openings
• Build brand awareness with students entering your industry

Why This Works for Employers

• Access to a pipeline of trained, job-ready candidates
• Reduced hiring time and recruitment costs
• Early insight into candidate skills, professionalism, and fit
• Stronger alignment between training and workforce demand