Clinton County’s Workforce Is Trained & Ready to Power Your Business Growth

Clinton County offers a dependable, skilled, and loyal workforce that helps businesses operate efficiently from day one. People in Clinton County are hard working and employee retention is high. Building a business here is like stepping back in time to a place where employees built their career, and their lives, in one place.

“People are our competitive advantage, and the commitment to the organization is second to none, something you don't see in too many areas. And that's a huge thing internal to Clinton County, because you have a lot of dedicated, highly engaged people. It's not an area that people come in and expect to just keep taking and never giving anything. They want to work for it.” 

– Andrew Sepcie, CEO Monaghan Medical

“Everybody is a hard worker here; people have no problem rolling up their sleeves.” 

– Christine Peters, County Administrator

Clinton County’s Workforce = Employer Success

Clinton County’s workforce is loyal and adaptable. Expansion projects by Alstom, BETA Technologies, Micro Bird, and Schluter Systems prove that the region’s labor force can meet the needs of innovative, high-tech and manufacturing industries. “When you get employees, they'll stick around. We have a very loyal workforce,” said Michael Carpenter, CEO/President of The Northeast Group (a logistics company). 

NY Veteran Talent Pipeline

Clinton County also benefits from a unique influx of skilled labor through Next Move NY, which connects transitioning Fort Drum soldiers and their spouses with local employers. These individuals bring expertise in aviation, logistics, and information systems, along with leadership and discipline that enhance workforce stability.

Workforce Training That Matches Industry Needs

technical school training

Workforce training in Clinton County is tailored to meet employer demand. Businesses can directly shape training programs and upskilling opportunities through partnerships with local institutions:

  • Institute for Advanced Manufacturing (IAM) at Clinton Community College – A 30,000 sq. ft. facility offering labs for 3D printing, CNC machining, and welding, and employer-tailored training solutions.
  • CV-TEC – Provides technical education in engineering, healthcare, and skilled trades, ensuring graduates are job-ready. The institution plans to open a new $59 million, 155,000-square-foot CTE Center within the 2026-2027 school year.
  • SUNY Plattsburgh – Supplies a steady stream of talent in business, data analysis, and technology fields.
  • Regional collaboration – Coordinated by the CCIDA, TDC, Chamber, higher education and OneWorkSource to align workforce programs with employer needs.

Ready to build your team in Clinton County? Contact the CCIDA team for information, resources and support.