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Capital Region Workforce Development Board Announces New Assistant Director for Business Workforce Services Tim Drawbridge



THE CAPITAL REGION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD Providing Workforce Solutions for Albany, Rensselaer, and Schenectady

Albany, NY - The Capital Region Workforce Development Board has named Tim Drawbridge as the new Assistant Director for Business Workforce Development Services. “I am very excited to join the Capital Region Workforce Development Board as Assistant Director for Business Services, supporting our regional employers in their talent attraction, employment retention, and training needs,” said Drawbridge. “As I have said over the years, it’s all about rapports and relationships, and in workforce development, building partnerships and collaborations is at the center. When everyone works together, the ship not only can sail smoothly, but it can sail farther.” In his previous positions, Drawbridge brings an extensive history of developing public relations campaigns and assisting community organizations in developing messaging that builds further engagement, along with serving as a well-known on-air meteorologist/multi-media journalist and play-by-play broadcaster for local sporting events. “The multitude and variety of careers available at the amazing businesses here in the Capital Region is greater than ever before and our mission is to make sure that all businesses are able to connect with skilled talent, provide access to training opportunities, and help navigate workforce opportunities,” said Brian Williams, Executive Director of the Capital Region Workforce Development Board. “The strong relationship-building, communication connecting, and strategic business development skills Tim brings, will ensure that our regional employers will have the tools to continue to grow and prosper.” “We are thrilled to have Tim join our team at the Capital Region Workforce Development Board,” states Jim Hurley, President of Home Instead Senior Care of Albany and Schenectady and Workforce Board Chair. “Businesses are the center of the workforce development system, and in this role, Tim will continue to build on our support of area employers.” The Capital Region Workforce Development Board serves as the central hub of the regional workforce development system, strengthening the skills of Capital Region’s workforce through partnerships with business, education, and community organizations. For more information, visit www.capreg.org.

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