Grow Your Business with GLOW
GLOW WDB helps employers across Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, and Wyoming counties find qualified workers, access training funds, and build a stronger team — all at no cost.
Your Workforce Partner in the GLOW Region
The GLOW Workforce Development Board assists employers in finding and retaining skilled, qualified employees — and helps individuals attain the skills necessary for employment. Our services are employer-focused, free of charge, and backed by federal WIOA funding.
“this was my first career fair-it was great!”
"The changes in this new system truly benefit employers!"
"The programs provided our company the opportunity to meet the training needs of our entire staff!"
“Excellent staff and experience as always!”
“staff was very friendly”
“always a great number of people that attend”
“you guys are the sweetest!!”
“Always candidates that are professional and positive.”
“nice variety of companies”
“Actually spoke with an Engineer, a Production Manager and a Machine Operator.”
“Thank you for the use of your Wi-Fi, it was very helpful to reference our open position jobs for the few people I spoke with.”
“The job fairs are very organized and well run”
Everyone is always friendly and helpful!”
“great assortment of businesses hiring”
“this event had a significantly higher number of jobseekers”
“the amount of qualified candidates that we saw today really stood out”
“nice flow of jobseekers, comfortable tables and seating”
“very spacious room, computers available to apply, will attend again”
Services for Employers
Our One-Stop Career Centers concentrate their efforts on your business needs. Every service listed below is available at no charge to GLOW-region employers.
Recruit & Screen Applicants
We screen potential applicants against your job requirements and refer only qualified, work-ready candidates to your business.
Post Job Openings
Post your open positions through GLOW's network and New York's Job Bank — reaching thousands of active candidates at no cost.
Search the NYS Job Bank
Learn what careers are in demand in our area and how to qualify for them. Identify transferable skills, discover careers that offer job satisfaction, and repackage your experience for jobs of the future.
On-the-Job Training & Apprenticeships
Access wage reimbursements while your new hire learns. GLOW coordinates OJT agreements and registered apprenticeship programs.
Design & Fund Training Programs
We help design customized training solutions and connect you with funding to upgrade existing workers or onboard new hires.
Labor Market Research
Get current data on wage scales, available workforce, and regional industry trends to inform your hiring and retention strategies.
On-Site Interview Rooms
Use our conference and interview rooms at no charge to conduct candidate interviews and job fairs right at our One-Stop Centers.
Tax Credit Information
Learn about Work Opportunity Tax Credits (WOTC) and other incentive programs. We provide information and assistance with pre-approval.
Rapid Response Programs
Facing a layoff or business transition? Our Rapid Response team provides immediate assistance to businesses and affected workers.
Train Your Workforce
GLOW WDB offers two primary employer-funded training programs to help you build skills within your team — with significant cost reimbursement available under WIOA guidelines.
On-the-Job Training (OJT)
Training provided by an employer to a paid participant while engaged in productive work that provides knowledge or skills essential to full performance of the job — with wage reimbursement back to the employer.
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Provides knowledge or skills specific to the job role
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Employer receives reimbursement for training hours
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Employer must plan to retain trainee as a full-time employee after training
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Limited to hours in the Training Plan — not to exceed 1,040 hours
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Can be used with new hires or currently employed workers
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Can be combined with other training programs
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Person receiving training must be under the GLOW WDB Self-Sufficiency Rate Policy, which is currently $28.00/per hour or $52,240 annual salary based on a 40-hour week.
Customized Training
Designed for upgrading skills, improving retention, or increasing wages for your existing workforce. The employer pays at least 50% of the cost — and can be reimbursed for that portion upon approval.
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Employer submits a one-page training plan for approval
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Used for skill upgrading, retention, or wage increases
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Business must have a physical presence in the GLOW region
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Up to 50% of employer training costs can be reimbursed
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Employees must be under the GLOW WDB Self-Sufficiency Rate Policy, which is currently $28.00/per hour or $52,240 annual salary based on a 40-hour week.
Post a Job Opening
Posting a job through GLOW is free and simple. Your listing reaches active jobseekers across the four-county region through our One-Stop network and New York's Job Bank.
Ready to Find Your Next Hire?
Download the Job Order form, fill it out, and submit it by fax or mail. A member of our Business Services team will follow up within two business days to confirm your posting and begin matching candidates.
587 East Main Street, Suite 100
Batavia, NY 14020
Grant Opportunities
GLOW WDB can connect employers with grant programs to offset the cost of hiring and workforce development. State and federal funding is available for eligible businesses in the GLOW region.
NYS Department of Labor — Employer Grants
Learn about wage subsidy programs, on-the-job training reimbursements, and other funding available to GLOW-region employers through New York State.
Economic Development Corporations
GLOW WDB works alongside county economic development agencies to support business growth, site selection, and financing across the four-county region.
Chambers of Commerce
Connect with your local Chamber of Commerce to access networking, advocacy, and business development resources across the GLOW region.
Labor Market Information
Access current data on wage rates, available workforce, training providers, industry trends, and more to make informed business and hiring decisions.
NYS Department of Labor — Labor Market Statistics
Up-to-date regional employment data covering wages, unemployment rates, occupational outlooks, and workforce availability for the GLOW counties and New York State.
Other Resources for Businesses
Helpful state, federal, and regional resources covering employer compliance, workforce development programs, labor law, job posting, and more.