About Oswego Build

Oswego Build is an initiative designed to open opportunities for Oswego and Cayuga County residents in the fields of construction, green energy and the building trades. In partnership with local unions, community organizations and energy employers OCWNY and its partners laid the groundwork for Oswego Build, a new local training initiative designed to fuel the growth of the local economy. Through extensive planning, collaboration, and funding partnerships, the OCWNY team worked together with local employers, labor organizations, and training providers to align the program to meet industry needs, ensuring that participants gain the foundational skills, safety training, and certifications necessary to enter registered apprenticeships.

The first Oswego Build cohort launched in Fall 2025 offering participants paid, hands-on learning experiences that combine classroom instruction with real-world work exposure. By connecting training directly to local hiring opportunities, the program aims to address critical workforce shortages in the construction sector while opening new career pathways for Oswego and Cayuga County residents.

As part of the broader CNY Build regional effort to strengthen the pipeline of skilled workers supporting community infrastructure and clean energy projects, Oswego Build represents a long-term investment in regional economic growth, workforce development, and equitable access to high paying careers in the construction and energy fields.