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Southern Tier Life // ISSUE 06
SUNY Corning Community College: A Pathway to Success
By Jeff Macharyas, Director of Marketing, SUNY Corning Community College “Community colleges are our most powerful engine of prosperity,” first lady (and community college professor) Jill Biden said in a February USA Today article. Dr. Biden is right — starting an educational journey at a community college can lead to a bright and prosperous future for those who embark upon it. Community college is a great way to start or return to college — and in many ways, better than jumping right into a four-year school. Why? Community college offers students a fast start right into post-secondary education. There’s a lot to get accomplished in that short time and it can be challenging. But, it does prepare students for the workforce — and for life. Community colleges are affordable and convenient. Financial aid, grants and scholarships are widely available and prospective
students are encouraged to research and seek out every opportunity. The financial aid office at the college is a good place to start. Being in “the community,” students have the flexibility to work and study around their own schedules. It doesn’t matter if high school is a recent memory, or you’ve been in the workforce for years, community colleges are right here in your community to help you meet your full potential and prepare you for your next great career and for life.
Community College offers students a fast start right into post-secondary education as well as flexibility and affordability. (Faith Rodriguez, photo by Jeff Macharyas)
In a 2015 AOL.com interview, Biden said, “Because of the flexibility that community colleges afford, many students do not have to choose between an education and fulfilling other responsibilities — they can do both.” SUNY Corning Community College, offer many pathways, such as health care, engineering, business, computer sciences and more.
Community Colleges offer many programs including health care, engineering and business. Students many take classes in person, online, or both. (Madison Cunningham, by Jeff Macharyas)
