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Workforce Education and Training Center in White Plains. Since the COVID pandemic, nearly all WCC courses have been offered on a remote basis to students, making participation even easier.
“We work closely with industry and community partners
to provide employment opportunities for our students who participate in the various workforce and Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs,” says Wisell. “We have a career services area, which includes career and job fair opportunities, as well as resume and interview preparation services. From externships to internships, to job and career opportunities, we
“We work closely with industry and community partners
to provide employment opportunities for our
students who participate in the various workforce and Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs.”
Teresita Wisell
Vice President of Workforce Development and Community Education, WCC
do all we can to provide these options to all of our students.” Meanwhile, the Center for Career Services offers CTE
programs in 21 different fields. It’s based in Valhalla and operated by Southern Westchester BOCES. Many earned certificates can be converted into college credit toward
a degree. The fields include commercial art, electrical construction, plumbing, culinary arts, emergency medical services, TV and video production, as well as security, law, and policing. The Center also offers an “Intro to CTE” (iCTE) program. It includes a half-day general education career exploration, plus a training program for students who need specific training in a smaller learning environment. The iCTE programs offer hands-on skill development in specific trades — including auto body and detailing, baking, applied art and design, fashion, and office skills. But students don’t just learn specific job skills. They are also able to work on behaviors, dress, time management, and social skills that are required to both land and maintain a future job and career.
Below: More than 300 students and business leaders participated in the 8th Annual Westchester-Putnam Youth Summit, which
took place in April 2019 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in White Plains. The Youth Summit is a coordinated effort between The Business Council of Westchester, Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board, and Westchester County for young adults between the ages of 16-24.
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