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flexible, with evening and online classes available. The college offers a range of certificate programs for adult students looking to enhance their skills or launch a new career.
FORDHAM WESTCHESTER
www.fordham.edu/info/20395/ westchester_campus
Fordham can create customized learning experiences to develop the talent of new and veteran employees through short-term, on-site, on-campus, or online learning options. Subject- specific boot camps for employees are also offered.
IONA COLLEGE
www.iona.edu
Iona’s Gerri Ripp Center for Career Development supports employers’ recruitment efforts by working to identify students whose skills make them a good fit for the employer’s needs.
LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY (LIU) HUDSON
www.liu.edu
LIU’s innovative MBA at Your Office program brings professional development onsite to participating employers.
MANHATTANVILLE COLLEGE
www.mville.edu
Employers can partner with the School of Professional Studies
at Manhattanville to provide their workforce with training opportunities, including certificate programs, at a significant discount.
MERCY COLLEGE
www.mercy.edu
Mercy College offers more than 40 online degree programs and certificates in dozens of disciplines, including health services, education, and accounting. Through its Career Community
Model, Mercy provides students with personalized, industry-based career education and coaching.
MONROE COLLEGE
www.monroecollege.edu
Monroe College’s offerings include
certificate programs and associate’s degrees, many of which can be pursued online. Monroe’s Corporate Partnership Program connects job seekers and employers through panels, job fairs, and networking events.
PACE UNIVERSITY
www.pace.edu
Pace combines strong academics with internships, research opportunities, and other resume-building experiences. Pace’s Career Services program helps connect students with the university’s employer partners.
PURCHASE COLLEGE
www.purchase.edu
Continuing Education at Purchase College offers professional certificate programs, some of which can be completed online, in areas such as healthcare, computer programming, and project management.
WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE (WCC) www.sunywcc.edu
WCC offers more than 65 different degree and certificate programs for both recent graduates and older job changers, as well as workforce training that can lead to industry-recognized credentials and licensures. The Division of Workforce Development and Community Education delivers customized training for businesses.
WESTCHESTER-PUTNAM CAREER CENTER NETWORK/ WESTCHESTER-PUTNAM ONE-STOP www.westchesterputnamonestop.com
The One-Stop centers provide a number of training programs specifically targeted toward students, such as YouthBuild (provides help exploring
and preparing for careers as well as training in construction skills) and the Summer TANF Employment Program (which places students at job sites for the summer months). While the One- Stop centers are currently closed to the public, their resources and services are still available. One-Stop staff members can be reached via email or phone.
For an employee directory, see
www.westchesterputnamonestop.com/ about/locations-and-contacts.
WESTCOP (WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM, INC.) www.westcop.org
WestCOP provides free skills training for those looking to change careers or enhance their employability. Find a list of currently available trainings at www.westcop.org/trainings.
CAREER REENTRY SUPPORT
CHILD CARE COUNCIL OF WESTCHESTER, INC. www.childcarewestchester.org
The availability and cost of child care is one of the biggest hurdles to reentry into the labor force. For
a comprehensive list of available care providers and financial assistance options, go to www. childcarewestchester.org/services/ parents/paying-for-care.
HOUSING ACTION COUNCIL (HAC)
www.housingactioncouncil.org
Affordable housing near employment opportunities can be a major consideration for those reentering the job market. HAC provides counseling for households looking to purchase their first home, including help with improving credit scores and affording a down payment.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (WDI) www.wdiny.org
WDI aims to remove obstacles for talent to join or rejoin the workforce through its Child Care Subsidy Program. Learn more at www.wdiny.org/ Explore-Our-Work/Child-Care-Subsidy- Program.
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