Amy Stage is a workforce development professional with extensive experience managing programs under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and Registered Apprenticeship initiatives. As Director of Apprenticeship and Workforce Development at MACNY The Manufacturers Association, she oversees apprenticeship programs, collaborates with industry stakeholders and manages state and federal grants to align workforce initiatives with industry needs. Previously, she held leadership roles at CNY Works, where she strengthened employer partnerships, supervised workforce teams and developed policies to enhance workforce services.