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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, SUNY offers a diverse program mix that includes: visual and performing arts, film and media studies, humanities, natural and social sciences with 47 majors and 32 minors along with a strong emphasis on academic excellence, experiential learning, and career-readiness preparation. Employer Services: Contact Wendy Morosoff, Director, 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 job-readiness training
to prepare them for employment. Employer Services: Contact Stephanie Compasso, PhD, Director, at scompasso@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 make RCC the “first choice” for students and parents. Employer Services: Contact Yvonne Rosario- Quiroz, Director, Career Readiness and Success, at yvonne.rosarioquiroz@ 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 Rebecca Moshier, Director, at rmoshier@rboces.org.
SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER BOCES
www.swboces.org
The Center for Adult and 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, the School
of Education, and the School of
STEM. Employer Services: Contact Maureen Mulhern, Director, Career Development, at mmulhern@stac.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: Contact Teresita Wisell, Vice President Workforce Development, at tere.wisell@sunywcc.edu.
WESTCHESTER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTER (WEOC) www.sunyweoc.com
SUNY Westchester Educational Opportunity Center offers tuition-free academic, vocational, and workforce training to eligible New York State residents and out-of-school youth. The WEOC is located at 26 South Broadway in Yonkers. For further information, please contact Dwight Gonzalez, Program Specialist/ Enrollment, at dwigt.gonzalez@ sunywcc.edu or Kevin Bailey, Program Specialist/Career Services, at kevin. bailey@sunywcc.edu.
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