Robert Purga is currently a supervisor for the New York State Education Department’s Adult Education and Workforce Development team. His responsibilities include supervising program development staff and lead staff to Commissioner Mills in his role as a member of the State Workforce Investment Board and co-chair of the Emerging Worker Sub-Committee of the Board. This includes a cross-department workforce development workgroup that includes representatives from higher education including postsecondary vocational and technical education, elementary, secondary and continuing education, vocational rehabilitation, libraries, public broadcasting, and professional licensing. Robert is a member of the New York City Workforce Investment Board and its Youth Council.
