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PUTNAM|NORTHERN WESTCHESTER BOCES www.pnwboces.org
PNW BOCES offers a wide range of licensing and certification programs that lead to entry-level employment in fields such as healthcare, computer technology, cosmetology, heating, and construction trade programs. Students receive support services including career counseling, job development, and job placement. Employer Services: Contact
Melissa Crea, Work Based Learning Coordinator, at mcrea@pnwboces.org.
PURCHASE COLLEGE
www.purchase.edu
Purchase College offers a mix of visual and performing arts as well as programs in the sciences, humanities, and liberal arts. There are 47 majors and 32 minors of undergraduate study and seven graduate programs. Purchase’s Continuing Education programs offer professional certificates in interior design, collecting fine arts, and appraisal studies. Employer Services: Contact Wendy F. Morosoff, Director of Career Development, at wendy.morosoff@purchase.edu.
ROCKLAND BOCES
www.rocklandboces.org
Rockland Adult and Community Education (RACE) provides customized, results-oriented training. Adult learners currently participate in over 30 career and technical education programs that integrate academic and technical training with employment readiness training to prepare them
for employment. Employer Services: Contact Christopher D’Ambrese, District Superintendent, at cdambrese@rboces.org.
ROCKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
www.sunyrockland.edu
Rockland Community College (RCC), a State University of New York, offers a safe, supportive learning environment for thousands of students from diverse backgrounds. The affordable tuition and commitment to career readiness makes RCC the “first choice” for students and parents. Employer Services: Contact George Lantzounis, Director, Career Readiness and Success, at george.lantzounis@ sunyrockland.edu.
ROCKLAND WORKS CAREER CENTER www.rocklandworks.org
Rockland Works helps job seekers develop their resume, cover letter, and interview skills, as well as obtain paid internship and on-the-job training experiences. Additional services include basic computer training, career-related instructor-led workshops, and training funds for skills upgrades or career transition for qualified candidates. Employer Services: Contact Stephanie Compasso, PhD, Director, at scompasso@rboces.org.
SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER BOCES
adulted.swboces.org
The Center for Adult & Community Services at Southern Westchester BOCES provides an array of Workforce Development Training programs that include healthcare, technology, and the trades. The main campus is in Valhalla, with other locations in Southern Westchester. Employer Services: Contact Tracy Racicot, Director, Center for Adult & Community Services, at tracicot@swboces.org.
ST. THOMAS AQUINAS COLLEGE
www.stac.edu
St. Thomas Aquinas College is a student-centered institution located in the New York City metropolitan area. The 72-acre campus provides a safe, welcoming place to study over 100 majors, minors, and specializations in the School of Arts & Social Sciences, the School of Business, School
of Education, and the School of
STEM. Employer Services: Contact Maureen Mulhern, Director, Career Development, at mmulhern@stac.edu.
SUNY NEW PALTZ
www.newpaltz.edu
SUNY New Paltz is a public university, set in a vibrant upstate New York village, committed to making high-quality education accessible to all. We do that by helping more than 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students across 150+ programs successfully earn degrees and achieve their goals post-graduation, and by building partnerships that spark real change and growth
in our communities. Employer Services: Contact Mark McFadden, Director, Career Resource Center, at mcfaddem@newpaltz.edu.
SUNY WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
www.sunywcc.edu
SUNY Westchester Community College offers more than 65 associate and certificate programs. The college also offers workforce training leading to industry-recognized credentials
and licensures. The college is located in Valhalla, with extension centers in Mount Vernon, Ossining, Peekskill, and a newly expanded center in Yonkers. Employer Services: Teresita Wisell, Vice President Workforce Development, at tere.wisell@sunywcc.edu.
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