Outreach is central to ILR’s mission. The knowledge generated through ILR research and education is used to shape best practices in the workplace and inform public policy decisions that improve working lives.
ILR outreach includes training and professional development programs to build individual leadership skills, improve organizational effectiveness and advance careers.
The school's many centers and institutes are central to outreach efforts. They are involved in education, research, policy analysis, consulting and information dissemination relating to the most important work and employment issues-of-the-day. ILR has leading centers and institutes focused on global human resource management, conflict resolution, employment and disabilities, globalization and labor, workplace studies and alcohol/substance abuse in the workplace, and the economics of higher education.
The Story of Extension
ince 1946 the Division of Extension and Public Service has helped thousands of managers, workers, and policy makers grapple with issues that arise in the workplace. ILR Extension faculty are dedicated to improving the world of work by providing cutting-edge training, education, and consulting services that are grounded in real-world knowledge and experience. Full Story
Consulting & Customized Services
Every workplace is unique. And every workplace has its own set of challenges. ILR faculty members work with employers and unions to design the programs and services that suit each client's needs. Full Story
Partnerships
Partnerships extend ILR's reach into the world. ILR values its working relationships with regional, national, and international organizations in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. Full Story
Public Service
ILR takes seriously its obligation to advance the common good. The school's founding mission, coupled by its wealth of knowledge and resources, compels ILR to an active role on the public stage. Full Story
Issues for Today's Managers
The workplace is a complex and dynamic environment. ILR's professional development programs give managers and human resource practitioners the skills, information, and competencies they need to enhance organizational effectiveness. Full Story
Creative Solutions for the Workplace
Ongoing change in the world at large has implications for the workplace. ILR faculty assist labor and management leaders in finding and implementing creative solutions to the challenges that arise. Full Story
Also see: Cornell's Workforce Industry and Economic Development
Cornell Labor Programs
Labor unions are the foundation of workplace democracy. ILR is committed to a strong labor movement, keeping it vital and fresh, and giving its leaders and members critical skills and information. Full Story