WIED: Advancing Innovative Economic Solutions
Workforce, Industry and Economic Development (WIED) is a unit of Cornell University's ILR School focused on providing applied economic expertise.
WIED is committed to promoting the creation of good jobs and stimulating workforce development to strengthen the New York State and global economy. Learn more.
WIED offers programs and consulting services to a wide variety of organizations in the areas of workforce development, industry research and education, and economic development.
The Institute for Women and Work (IWW) provides a forum for examining the forces that affect women in today's workplace.
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What's Happening 
Legislative Forum with
New York State Candidates
(October 21, 2008)
Free and Open to the Public
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Cornell University ILR
Workplace Education Center
237 Main Street, Ste. 1200
Buffalo NY 14203
Catch That Bus: Reverse-Commute Challenges Facing Low Income Inner City Residents of Onondaga County
A report written by Maralyn Edid and Yael Levitte that identifies four major transportation challenges facing inner city residents in three low-wage industries.
2008 Champions Award
Cameron Compression Systems and the International Association of Machinists Niagara Lodge 330 are the 2008 Champions @ Work recipients.
Living Wage Commission Releases 2007 Report
Remarkable progress has been made in the City of Buffalo through the efforts of its Living Wage Commission.
"Gender Gap" in Corporate Leadership Remains Huge, ILR research shows
Report now available
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WIED Directory
Partners & Clients
WIED’s partners and clients include national and international businesses and labor organizations, public agencies, and think tanks.
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Research
WIED experts are adding to the academic and practitioner literature on workforce, industry and economic development. Read more.
Spotlight
Labor Matters: A Tribute to Auto Workers
A story of powerful people and machines, struggle and triumph, hopes and dreams. Learn more »
