Health careers presentation | Introhealth | Onondaga Community College
The outlook for careers in the Central New York (CNY) area is generally bright. CNY has seen steady economic growth over the past few years and many new businesses and industries are opening their doors within the region. The increased business activity creates a number of opportunities for those looking to break into or advance in various career fields.
Employers in CNY have access to an educated, diverse workforce that can help meet their needs with a variety of skillsets and experience levels. Despite the current challenges posed by COVID-19, unemployment rates across most sectors remain low thanks to government initiatives such as tax credits aimed at supporting small businesses and encouraging hiring. Additionally, many employers are offering remote work options which further increase opportunities for individuals seeking employment locally or from other areas.
The regional economy also offers numerous specific advantages depending on individual interests or job targets. For example, Syracuse is home to a nationally renowned medical research community while Utica/Rome features top-tier manufacturing offerings including electronics, defense technologies, plastics production, packaging and more. In addition to these two sectors there are plenty of other well paying fields available throughout Central New York ranging from finance & banking services all the way through retail sales and hospitality jobs at local hotels & resorts.
Overall, CNY boast an attractive landscape of career prospects that should offer individuals interested in pursuing any sort of professional path plenty of options moving forward both now and in the future – despite lingering impacts related to coronavirus pandemic restrictions that may persist for some time into 2021 and beyond.