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The Westchester County Office of Economic Development (OED)
offers a suite of skills training programs to help cultivate a talent pipeline for Westchester’s employers. In addition to our programs, there are a number of outstanding skills training programs available throughout the state. The following programs are currently being offered.
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Certified Production Technician (CPT)
The Certified Production Technician is a nationally portable, industry-led program that prepares and certifies individuals for career pathways in advanced manufacturing. The goal of the CPT 4.0 certification program is to raise the level of performance of production technicians starting or advancing their career and to provide value to employers.
This program is offered at SUNY Westchester Community College in collaboration with OED. Scholarships are available.
Learn more at www.sunywcc.edu/continuing-ed/pdc/ mssc-program-advanced-manufacturing-westchester- county-project.
Healthcare Talent Pipeline Program
The Healthcare Talent Pipeline Program, funded by OED, recruits job seekers and employees who will be trained
by SUNY Westchester Community College and Southern Westchester BOCES for certified nursing assistant, medical assistant and medical administrative assistant jobs. Participants will also receive computer training from STEM Alliance and job readiness and service excellence training from Leadership Learning Group.
The Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board, Nonprofit Westchester and other nonprofits will assist with recruitment and supportive services. The employer partners