Media Advisory: Department of Labor & Local Partners Team Up to Help GLOBALFOUNDRIES Find and Train Workers

ALBANY, NY (03/02/2010)(readMedia)-- "Residents of the Capital Region have been hearing about Tech Valley for such a long time that many probably thought this day would never come. I've seen the future of the Capital Region with my own eyes and it's bigger than anyone realizes. The time is now, the future is here, and we've got a lot of work to do and a short time to get things done. Let's get to work."

- Acting State Labor Commissioner Colleen C. Gardner

On Wednesday, March 3, Acting Commissioner of Labor Colleen C. Gardner will be joined by local partners at a news conference at GLOBALFOUNDRIES in Saratoga County. This construction project is among the largest in the world.

The Capital Region has a short amount of time to get ready for the influx of jobs coming its way. Acting Commissioner Gardner will discuss ways the region is helping to get area workers ready and trained to fill these jobs.

WHEN: Wednesday, March 3, 2010 – 11am

WHERE: GLOBALFOUNDRIES

400 Stone Break Road Extension

Malta, NY 12020

Weather permitting, this will be an outdoor event. Dress warmly.

WHO: Colleen C. Gardner, Acting Commissioner of Labor

Mike Russo, U.S. Government Affairs, GLOBALFOUNDRIES

Mike Tucker, President and CEO, Center for Economic Growth

Gail Breen, Greater Capital Region Workforce Investment Boards

Johanna Duncan-Poitier, SUNY Deputy Chancellor

Anita Daly, Saratoga County Board of Supervisors

Take the Northway to Exit 12 and go to Route 9 South. The Fab 8/M + W field office is located at 400 Stone Break Road Extension. To reach the lot from Route 9S in Malta, turn left on to Stone Break Road and head east into the Luther Forest Technology Campus. Take the second right turn at the roundabout and head up the hill toward the Fab 8 construction site. You'll see the field office and parking area on the right before you reach the entrance to the construction site.