The collaboration between Westchester County and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in Troy has ramped up with the appointment of Bonnie Blumer as the representative in Westchester for the university. In her new role, Blumer will work to expand access for Westchester employers to education, talent, and collaborative research opportunities with RPI. She also will help coordinate ways for employers to bring RPI students into their businesses through internships, co-ops, and various projects. A major objective of the Westchester County government and RPI association is to advance economic growth by equipping both current employees and new talent with high-demand technical, analytical, and leadership skills. Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins said, “Hiring a dedicated RPI representative based in Westchester is a key pillar of our partnership and a powerful signal of RPI’s long-term commitment to this collaboration.