Building the Future: New York State Parks Trades Corps

Learn about New York State's new Parks Trades Corps pilot program and its vision for preparing the next generation of skilled trades professionals while restoring public spaces. This presentation explores how paid, hands-on training, industry-recognized certifications, and real-world experience can create pathways to careers in construction, preservation, and the building trades.

Participants will also learn how the pilot program supports the restoration of Camp Baker in Harriman State Park, demonstrating how workforce development and historic preservation can work together to strengthen public spaces and expand opportunities for young people across New York.