BUFFALO, N.Y. — Diversified Labor Solutions (DLS), a division of Beyond Support Network, has been named a winner in the Workforce Innovation Training category at the 2025 Manufacturing Awards presented by Buffalo Business First.
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Diversified Labor Solutions (DLS), a division of Beyond Support Network, has been named a winner in the Workforce Innovation Training category at the 2025 Manufacturing Awards presented by Buffalo Business First. The award celebrates the organization’s commitment to connecting underserved populations to meaningful, supervised employment within Western New York’s thriving manufacturing sector.
The awards ceremony, held on May 29 at Salvatore’s Italian Gardens, recognized 25 standout companies across key categories of excellence, innovation, sustainability, and workforce development. DLS stood out for its creative and inclusive approach to workforce training, providing partner businesses with a reliable labor force while helping individuals gain job skills, confidence, and independence.
“This honor is a testament to what’s possible when businesses, nonprofits, and communities work together to build inclusive opportunities,” said Darren Lisicki, Chief Operations Officer at Beyond Support Network. “Diversified Labor Solutions proves that employment programs can be both innovative and impactful — and that the manufacturing sector can lead the way in workforce inclusion.”
DLS provides contract labor services such as packaging, assembly, and light manufacturing work for companies throughout Western New York. Workers are supported by job coaches and training staff who ensure quality, consistency, and on-the-job learning for underserved populations.
For more information about Diversified Labor Solutions and how your business can get involved, visit www.dlswny.com