HVCC Workforce Development & Community Education

05/21/2026

New York State requires certain boat operators to have a boating safety certificate. All individuals born on or after May 1, 1996 are now required to successfully complete an approved course in boater education in order to operate a motorboat.

https://www.hvcc.edu/programs/community-professional-workforce-development/schedules/leisure-special-interest.html

05/19/2026

We offer four levels of ESL classes. Our classes are offered in a hybrid or remote format. Placement testing to ensure students are in the correct level is required for all students wishing to enroll in our classes. The testing is offered at no cost.

https://www.hvcc.edu/programs/community-professional-workforce-development/schedules/communication.html

05/15/2026

This course prepares students to take the GED exam. The GED is a national high school equivalency assessment to help individuals address their need for advancement that results in a high school equivalency diploma. Our instructor provides individualized and group instruction in math, science, social studies, reading and writing. Using a Predictor Test, we will work with you to assess your test readiness.

https://www.hvcc.edu/programs/community-professional-workforce-development/schedules/highschool-equivalency.html

05/13/2026

The Office of Workforce Development and Community Education is pleased to announce Summer non-credit registration begins today, at 8 am.

There are many new classes this semester, along with returning favorites.

The Office of Workforce Development and Community Education offers a wide range of educational, professional and recreational credit-free classes for everyone from kids to seniors.

05/11/2026

The Office of Workforce Development and Community Education is pleased to offer two Heating and Air Conditioning Repair classes this summer.

These course will help prepare students to work in the HVCA industry.

https://www.hvcc.edu/programs/community-professional-workforce-development/schedules/workforce-development.html &Repair

https://www.hvcc.edu/programs/community-professional-workforce-development/schedules/workforce-development.html &Repair

05/07/2026

The Office of Workforce Development and Community Education is pleased to announce Summer non-credit registration begins on Wednesday, May 13.

There are many new classes this semester, along with returning favorites.

Please visit the registration page for more information and to register.
https://www.hvcc.edu/programs/community-professional-workforce-development/index.html

05/06/2026

This 24-hour non-credit course introduces students to gas metal arc welding (GMAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), and shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) processes. Virtual reality welding systems are used to help students learn required skills more quickly than with traditional methods.

This course is offered at no cost through the Offshore Wind Training Institute’s Enhanced Metal Fabrication Pathways for the Offshore Wind Industry in the Capital Region program. Eligible students must reside at a street address that meets the disadvantaged community criteria as defined by the Climate Justice Working Group.

https://www.hvcc.edu/programs/community-professional-workforce-development/schedules/workforce-development.html

05/01/2026

National Apprenticeship Week
Faculty Spotlight

We have been highlighting our apprentices all week but it is important to note that one major part of apprenticeship is Related Instruction hours. Of course we have amazing faculty members who wanted to share some insight on what they believe makes the apprenticeship program a very special opportunity, especially here at HVCC!

Thank you very much to Chris Mascolo and Robert Braathe for their insight. They are amazing faculty members and are helping shape the future of many apprentices.

05/01/2026

National Apprenticeship Week
Apprenticeship Spotlight

As we round out the final day of National Apprenticeship Week, we wanted to highlight one more of our wonderful apprentices.

Kayleigh works for GlobalFoundries as a Senior Maintenance Technician and is in the Nanotechnology Engineering Technician Registered Apprenticeship Program.

Check out why Kyleigh loves being an apprentice and how that has impacted the work she has done.

04/30/2026

National Apprenticeship Week
Apprenticeship Highlight

As National Apprenticeship Week continues, we want to highlight another one of our dedicated apprentices.

Joseph Lovering is a CNC Machinist Apprentice and works for Jenks Machine & Tool Co. He has been very active and dedicated to his work and we are incredibly proud of what he has accomplished so far!

See what Joseph has to say about being an apprentice and he offers sage advice for any and all future apprentices!

Keep it up Joseph!

04/30/2026

National Apprenticeship Week
ANNOUNCEMENT!

In honor of National Apprenticeship Week, we are excited to announce that HVCC will be hosting an Apprenticeship Industry Roundtable on May 26th, 2026 from 2:30pm-4:00pm.

There will be intentional conversations and information for employers looking to start a Registered Apprenticeship. We will have many experts in the field, from industry occupations to SUNY administrators and everyone in between to provide the best information!

Many thanks to our co-sponsors:
NYS Department of Labor:
SUNY Apprenticeship Program (SAP)
Capital Region Workforce Development Board:
Center for Economic Growth:

Link is in our bio to register for the event!