OCL has launched its 2014 study, Understanding the Employment Skills Gap in CNY – what it is, why it exists, what is being done about it. Karen Knapik-Scalzo, Associate Economist with the NYSDOL, will speak on the local employment and jobs picture at the next study committee meeting on March 13. Interesting in joining the... Read more »
The Commission on Local Government Modernization, an outgrowth of OCL’s 2005 study on Strategic Government Consolidation, has been formed to launch a comprehensive study of government structure in Onondaga County. The initiative, called Consensus, is the result of the efforts of Syracuse 20/20 and CenterStateCEO to develop a government structure that will provide better services... Read more »
Wanted: Volunteers for OCL’s 2014 study committee “Understanding the Employment Skills Gap in CNY.” Responsibilities: Help to explore a critical community issue and develop thoughtful solutions. Qualifications: Must be civic-minded, open to new ideas, interested in improving quality of life in CNY. Email: ocl@syr.edu or call (315) 443-4846 for more information.
The League of Women Voters of Greater Syracuse and OCL present a panel discussion with attorney Diane Chappell-Daly, SU professor Kristi Andersen, and attorney Divya Hoffmann, on Tuesday, February 11th. Refreshments – 5:15 PM; Program – 5:30 –7:00 PM in the Dewitt Community Library, Friends Room, Shoppingtown, Dewitt. The event is free and open to... Read more »
OCL is preparing to launch its 2014 study on the employment skills gap: what it is, why it exists, what is being done about it – questions of critical importance to the community’s economic health and quality of life. The study will build on the many separate efforts and discussions taking place in the community... Read more »
