HVCC Workforce Development & Community Education

06/10/2026

KIDS ON CAMPUS UPDATE!

A summer hot, new camp has arrived at HVCC and it is our BioTech Connect summer camp!

Explore real Biotechnology techniques! In this exciting, new, FREE offering, students will step into the role of real scientists and learn hands-on skills with our lab equipment, including microscopes, vortexes, centrifuges, micropipettes, and more. Students will also learn about master chromatography, decoding DNA, bioinformatics, and how to use a spectrophotometer. This program is perfect for students who want to learn about biotechnology pathways in education and careers; sign up today!

Grades 7-8: ZKOC-553_700
Grades 9-12: ZKOC-553_701

This program is fully funded by the NSF Biotech Connect ATE Grant.

Click on the KidsOnCampus link in our bio to register TODAY!!

06/08/2026

Looking for something for your rising 1st or 2nd grader to do from July 6-10? Spots are still available in our Amazing Athletes program!

This developmental sports and fitness program runs Monday through Friday, 9am - 12pm noon, and is the perfect way to teach your children the basic fundamentals and mechanics of nine different sports.

For more information, call 518-629-7339 or visit our website to enroll:

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

06/03/2026

On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, HVCC hosted an Apprenticeship Industry Roundtable on campus to promote registered apprenticeship programs (RAP) to companies around the capital district. Around 80 people in attendance from over 25 different companies and organizations learned about the benefits of beginning a RAP. Attendees were provided materials to help begin those conversations at their companies.

While the event was hosted by HVCC's Workforce Development and Community Education team, Christian Leahy and Robyn Peterson, many other presenters and sponsors helped make the day possible. Many thanks to New York State Department of Labor (Melissa Johnston and Melissa Baretsky), SUNY - The State University of New York (Angelina Sanfilippo and Jeff Lowther), Center for Economic Growth (Matt Grattan and Yasmeen Johnson), and Capital Region Workforce Development Board (Brian Williams and Tim Drawbridge).

The event was a success as many companies are considering RAPs as a viable option to upskill their current workforce as well as develop strategies to recruit more employees for a well designed training model.

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