NYATEP Statement on the 2024-2025 State of the State:

We are excited to see Governor Hochul's commitment to investing in New Yorkers through workforce training as a key component in this year's State of the State. We are thrilled to see the similarities between the Governor's State of the State initiatives and NYATEP's Legislative Priorities. 

With that being said, we look forward to the Executive Budget to better understand the size and scope of the Governor's proposed investments. NYATEP feels strongly that increased funding for job training programs; better data systems to measure the success of training and employment; policies that support the working poor; and a commitment to growing quality jobs are critical to current needs and the sustainability for New York State as a whole.