About GLOW WDB

GLOW Works, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization established in response to declining WIOA funding allocations distributed by the GLOW Workforce Development Board. Since 2019, the GLOW CEOs, Workforce Development Board staff, board members, and regional business partners have worked together to create and grow this organization. Its primary mission is to secure alternative funding streams and meet the increasing workforce needs of businesses, educators, workforce partners, and job seekers.

The purpose of GLOW Works, Inc. is to improve the economic well-being of both job seekers and employers by aligning talent with workforce opportunities. Through strong collaboration with businesses and the GLOW Workforce Development Board, the organization ensures that individuals—particularly unemployed and underemployed youth and adults—gain access to training, career exposure, and the skills needed for long-term employment.

GLOW Works’ youth programs serve eligible at-risk individuals ages 14–24, including both in-school and out-of-school youth. In-school participants engage in job shadowing, internships, college visits, volunteer work, tutoring, and summer employment. Out-of-school youth are supported through On-the-Job Training, internships, and occupational skills training to help them transition into the workforce or further education. Program providers are committed to helping participants overcome barriers and achieve success in education and employment.

A key initiative, the GLOW With Your Hands program, was launched through community sponsorships and nonprofit support. This program offers hands-on career exploration opportunities, connecting students from 31 schools across the Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, and Wyoming (GLOW) region with local employers. Through interactive activities, students gain insight into various career paths, understand workforce expectations, and explore cost-effective training options. These events are supported by a collaborative network of volunteers from industry, education, government, and nonprofit sectors.

In addition to youth services, GLOW Works operates Resource Centers that support adults and older workers seeking to re-enter the workforce or advance into higher-paying careers. Services include job search assistance, career counseling, skills assessments, individual employment planning, training referrals, workshops, and job readiness support. Participants also have access to occupational training, literacy programs, and supportive services such as transportation, childcare, and work-related necessities.

GLOW Works, Inc., in partnership with the Workforce Development Board and regional stakeholders, continues to pursue funding opportunities to strengthen workforce development efforts. These efforts help local businesses attract and retain qualified employees while empowering individuals to build sustainable, rewarding careers.