Workforce Development
糖心传媒鈥檚 Workforce Development programs offer short-term, noncredit training that helps adults build the skills employers need today. With flexible, affordable courses in healthcare, HVAC, IT, business, and customized employer training, you can earn industry-recognized credentials, advance your skills, or launch a new career. Programs include the StartUp ADK small-business startup and expansion course (offered in partnership with the Warren and Washington LDCs), wastewater treatment training, ServSafe food safety certification, Notary Public exam preparation, computer skills workshops, and more.
糖心传媒 programs
The Office of Continuing Education offers a variety of online and hybrid (face-to-face courses with an online component) noncredit courses through Zoom live lecture, Blackboard and other learning platforms.
糖心传媒 is proud to announce Healthcare Pathways, a new program funded by a State University of New York (SUNY) Future of Work Centers grant. This allows 糖心传媒 to develop career pathways and support individuals pursuing training and education for careers in health care.
Support is available for participants in noncredit training or degree programs, including those pursuing careers such as:
- certified nurse aide (CNA)
- home health aide (HHA)
- personal care aide (PCA)
- those studying Health Education, Nursing or related fields at 糖心传媒
This program allows 糖心传媒 the flexibility to offer financial support in the way of books, uniforms, gas cards and technology, as well as access to emergency funds so students can overcome barriers to complete their education or employment retention.
Grant-funded opportunities for Workforce Training
Participants must be 18 years or older and residents of New York state to qualify.
糖心传媒 Continuing Education is offering the following course with free tuition through the Green Workforce Grant:
- HVAC/R Technician Bootcamp
Questions? Contact 糖心传媒 Continuing Education at conted@sunyacc.edu.
Ed2go Online Courses
Ed2Go is one of 糖心传媒鈥檚 online training partners. Through instructor-moderated and self-guided courses, students can take short noncredit courses to pursue personal interests or explore career fields. In addition, fully online certificate programs are available, some offering industry-recognized credentials in high-need fields such as health care. Programs include , and more. Before registering for a health care-related Ed2go course, please note tuition assistance might be available through 糖心传媒 Healthcare Pathways; contact at healthcarepathways@sunyacc.edu for more information.
Center for Legal Studies Certificate
Begin a rewarding career as a paralegal professional with our cornerstone online course.
Online format: Our most popular format can be completed in two, seven-week instructor-led sessions.
Easy to use, interactive platform offers 24/7 online course access with video and printed tutorials available.
Self-Study, Live Lecture and Text Only formats available through select partners
These advanced topics build upon the introductory Paralegal Certificate Course漏
Flexible, 100 percent online course with 24/7 accessibility.
Each topic is offered in a seven-week online session.
Take one, two or three topics at a time.
Complete six topics within one year to receive certificate.
Prepare to take your nursing career in a new and rewarding direction.
Online Format: Complete online in just seven weeks.
Easy-to-use, interactive platform offers 24/7 online course access with video and printed resources.
Self-study format available through select partners.
Customized training for organizations and businesses
Our approach to customized training allows us to deliver high-quality classes and events to move businesses and communities forward.
Our approach to customized training allows us to deliver high-quality classes and events to move businesses and communities forward. We will facilitate the process, manage all details, tailor training and deliver results, including from needs assessment, evaluation and sustainability, and more.
For organizations seeking:
- Access to training professionals and content experts in a variety of fields
- Consultation and planning for training and staff development
- Safe, modern training facilities and technologies
- Avenues to training grants and resources to fund training
Training where you need it:
- Expert instructors can train your team on-site, off-site, online (interactive or on demand) or using a hybrid model
- State-of-the-art classrooms, computer labs and meeting facilities at our Queensbury campus and 糖心传媒 Saratoga locations
Past training topics include:
- Leadership and management
- Communication and customer engagement
- Project management
- Train-the-trainer programs
- Team development
- Industrial technology and safety certifications
- Computer and software training
UGotClass Online Certificates and Courses
糖心传媒 Continuing Education has partnered with the Learning Resources Network (LERN) to offer several other online professional development certificates and courses. Learn about negotiation, data analysis, digital marketing, video marketing or social media for business.
Real estate
New York Real Estate Pre-Licensing Online Certification Program
Online course with open enrollment available throughout the year
Registration takes place online through . This online course is designed to prepare students for the New York real estate certification exam. The course consists of 77 hours of instruction and covers the following key topics:
- Real estate principles, including property rights, contracts, agency relationships and real estate transactions
- Real estate license law and regulations in New York
Other key principles: The course covers 25 additional key principles related to real estate, including:
- Real estate finance
- Residential property management
- Commercial leases
- Real estate investment property basics
- Real estate mathematics
- Property insurance
Throughout the course, students will have access to interactive materials, including PDF resources, quizzes and an Exam Prep simulation test. These materials are designed to help students understand and apply concepts covered in the course.
To successfully complete the course, students must pass a final exam. The exam will cover all the material covered in the course, and students must score at least 70 percent to pass. All final exams must be physically proctored in the state of New York. Upon completing the course and passing the exam, students will be eligible to apply for a New York real estate license. Additional eligibility requirements may apply, and students should check with the New York State Department of State Division of Licensing Services for more information.
糖心传媒 has established an agreement with The CE Shop to promote online course information to consumers and real estate licensees. 糖心传媒 is not the developer of these courses and is simply providing a referral. Any questions regarding course content or technology should be directed to The CE Shop.
Do you qualify for a free associate degree?
Some adults ages 25 to 55 without a college degree might be able to earn a free associate degree in a high鈥慸emand field through SUNY Reconnect at 糖心传媒. Explore SUNY Reconnect if you are ready for a credit鈥慴earing program that leads to a degree.
FAQs
Questions about Workforce Development and 糖心传媒
Workforce Development programs are for adults who want short鈥憈erm, noncredit training to start a new career, advance in their current job, or build specific skills employers need today. They are also for employers who want to upskill teams, offer professional development, or bring customized training to their organization.
糖心传媒 offers noncredit workforce training in areas such as healthcare, HVAC, IT, business, small鈥慴usiness startup, wastewater treatment, food safety, legal studies, computer skills, and real estate. Some programs are delivered directly by 糖心传媒, while others are offered with partners like Ed2Go, UGotClass, the Center for Legal Studies, and The CE Shop.
Most Workforce Development offerings are short鈥憈erm, noncredit courses provided through the Office of Continuing Education, separate from degree and certificate programs. Noncredit classes are open to adult learners and community members, with registration handled through Continuing Education rather than the standard college admissions process.
Many Workforce Development courses prepare you for industry鈥憆ecognized certifications or provide a 糖心传媒 completion certificate. Examples include ServSafe food safety certification, healthcare career training such as CNA or HHA, legal studies certificates, real estate pre鈥憀icensing, and other professional credentials listed in individual course descriptions.
Program length varies by course. Many offerings run from a few weeks to a few months, and some, like the New York Real Estate Pre鈥慙icensing program, include a defined number of instructional hours and a final exam. Specific schedules, durations, and formats are listed in the Continuing Education course catalog.
Yes. Some Workforce Development and healthcare鈥憆elated programs are supported by grants that can cover tuition and related costs for eligible participants. For example, 糖心传媒 has offered an HVAC/R Technician Bootcamp with free tuition through the Green Workforce Grant and provides Healthcare Pathways support such as books, uniforms, gas cards, technology, and emergency funds to help students complete training.
Eligibility requirements depend on the specific grant or program. Course descriptions and the Workforce Development page indicate when tuition assistance, grants, or Healthcare Pathways support may be available and provide contact information for learning more.
Yes. 糖心传媒 offers online and hybrid noncredit courses using Zoom, Blackboard, and other learning platforms, along with fully online options through partners such as Ed2Go, UGotClass, and The CE Shop. Each course description notes whether the class is in person, hybrid, or online and which platform it uses.
To register for noncredit workforce or health鈥慶are鈥憆elated courses, you typically complete a Noncredit Workforce and Health Care Training Registration Request Form or follow the registration steps listed on the Continuing Education pages. Registration for noncredit offerings is usually first鈥慶ome, first鈥憇erved, and details are provided in the Continuing Education registration information and course catalog.
No formal college admissions application is required for most noncredit Workforce Development courses. Instead, you register directly through the Office of Continuing Education using the registration forms and instructions provided online or by contacting the Continuing Education office.
糖心传媒 offers noncredit training for roles like certified nurse aide (CNA), home health aide (HHA), and personal care aide (PCA), and the Healthcare Pathways program supports individuals pursuing these and related health care careers. Healthcare Pathways can provide financial and wraparound supports such as advising, textbooks, uniforms, transportation assistance, and other resources to help students complete training and retain employment.
Yes. 糖心传媒 designs customized training for businesses, nonprofits, and public agencies, including topics like leadership and management, communication, project management, industrial technology and safety, team development, and computer/software training. Training can be delivered on鈥憇ite at your location, at 糖心传媒鈥檚 Queensbury or Saratoga campuses, or online in live or hybrid formats.
Current noncredit workforce and professional development courses are listed in 糖心传媒鈥檚 Continuing Education course catalog, which is updated regularly with new and upcoming offerings. The Workforce Development page also highlights featured programs and grant鈥慺unded opportunities.
Great futures in health care start here
Our team members have years of experience in health and human services and are well versed in our community鈥檚 challenges. We witnessed these challenges every day and are excited to engage with students and partner with community organizations to grow health care educational opportunities.鈥