Workforce Development and Community Education

Workforce Development and Community Education

518-595-1101, ext. 7 Fax: 518-621-3216

SITES: 201 State St. – Kindl Building SUNY Schenectady@Center City Schenectady, NY 12305

433 State Street Schenectady, NY 12305

Through the Office of Workforce Development and Community Education (WFD&CE), headquartered in the Kindl Building, 201 State St. in Schenectady, the College demonstrates its commitment to lifelong learning by providing educational opportunities that range from craft beer to healthcare to computers and art with a focus on career, personal development programs, and personal enrichment.

Program offerings include professional/career development, healthcare training, community education and business training all in a non-credit environment. Flexible scheduling of a broad range of programs allows students and program participants to pursue their goals during daytime, evening or weekend hours at on-campus and off-campus sites as well as online. Instructors are recruited from the College’s full-time faculty and the professional community, providing an excellent range of experience and expertise.

Professional/Career Development

Would you like to pursue a new career path or update existing skills? A variety of diverse trainings aligned with current business and industry needs are offered. Increase your competitive edge and improve your odds of acquiring that new job. Offerings include but are not limited to:

• Certified Production Technician

• Computer Coding

• Craft Beer Brewing and Distilling

• Emergency Medical Technician

• Horticulture

• Notary Public Review

• Online Offerings Contact: 518-595-1101.

Allied Healthcare Training

Interested in the growing field of healthcare? Our healthcare training program offer a full range of options. Training is provided for several positions including:

• Behavioral Health Technician • Home Health Aide

• Certified Nurse Aide • Medical Administrative Assistant

• Community Health Worker • Personal Care Assistant

• Electrocardiograph (EKG) Technician • Phlebotomy

• Emergency Medical Technician Contact: Michelle Kraines, Coordinator of Workforce Development, 518-621-4007.

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Community Education

Is there a topic you’ve been interested in exploring, but haven’t had the opportunity to pursue? Chances are the perfect course

is waiting for you! There are numerous offerings that tap into your creative side, teach new skills and open your eyes to new

possibilities. Topics include but are not limited to:

• Community Archeology o Native American Archaeology

o Recording and Archiving Archaeological Data

o Trade, Colonial and

19th Century Pottery

• Computers o Excel o Word o Access o PowerPoint o Computer/Internet Safety o Introduction to Windows

• Culinary o Creative Mixology o Coffee Cakes and Sweet Breads o Pizza and Flat Breads o Artisan Breads

• Kids & Teen Academy o Horseback Riding o Music Lessons o Lego Robotics o Computer Game Making o Emergency Vet

• Music o Piano o Guitar o Voice

o Mandolin o Ukulele o Banjo

• Personal Enrichment o Watercolor Painting o Sewing o Writing o Getting Paid to Talk

• Wellness/Fitness o Aikido o Yoga o Horseback riding

Contact: Maria Kotary, Associate for Workforce Development and Community Education, 518-595-1101.

Business Training

WFD&CE assists local businesses to remain competitive and meet their training needs by customizing cost-effective programs designed to increase productivity and upgrade employee skills. Employers are provided the opportunity to participate in workforce development training through SUNY and state/federal workforce training grants. As a partner with the Capital Region Workforce Development Board and regional One Stop Career Centers, WFD&CE develops courses, seminars, workshops, conferences and training programs on a contractual basis. Contact: 518-595-1101

Workforce Development and Community Education

External Partnerships and Economic Development

WFD&CE assists the College in meeting its comprehensive mission by developing partnerships with other educational institutions, economic development organizations, business and industry partners and not-for-profit agencies. Through collaborative delivery of programs, the College and its partners play a major role in serving the diverse educational and training needs of Schenectady County and the greater Capital Region. Students and faculty are encouraged to explore internship and opportunities for program collaboration with these businesses.

Contact: Sarah Wilson-Sparrow, Executive Director for Workforce Development and Community Education, 518-595-1101, ext. 7.

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