Office of Workforce Data and Research (OWDR)

In 2024, NYSDOL created the Office of Workforce Data and Research (OWDR) by mandate from Governor Kathy Hochul. Our mission is to forecast the future of work, empowering New York State to make informed decisions on funding allocation to advance and empower the future of our state’s workforce. OWDR will develop a cross-agency State Longitudinal Data System (SLDS), connecting and leveraging data from educational institutions, employers, and workforce development programs. Utilizing our workforce, educational and apprenticeship data, OWDR will generate models identifying growth areas and track workforce development outcomes.

• Collaborate with government offices, schools, and career training programs in New York State to gather, connect and analyze education pathways and outcomes.
• Perform research and create tools that inform job seekers, students, businesses, and workforce development.
• Generate data-driven products and services that are focused on customers' needs.
• Be the go-to place for information that helps create more jobs and better workers in New York State.
• Centralize data for all New York State workforce programs to connect and share information.