Patricia Malone

Pat has extensive experience initiating and facilitating collaborative training and workforce initiatives that directly impact the regional economy. She has assisted hundreds of companies in developing and implementing comprehensive training programs in technology, quality, lean manufacturing, and management. Pat has facilitated many sessions with representatives from labor, education, and industry on identifying regional issues surrounding skill sets, dislocated workers, and emerging jobs. She has consulted with the Federal Department of Labor, sits on the Suffolk County Workforce Investment Board and Education and Training Committee, and has participated in numerous meetings and forums regarding regional agendas in training and job creation. Pat works closely with the Empire State Development Corporation, the New York State Department of Labor, the community colleges, the state education department, local business associations, and three workforce investment boards.