Use the links as a jumping-off point to explore their many offerings.
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Education and Training Providers
Adelphi University
Adelphi University offers 120+ exceptional undergraduate and graduate programs through eight schools and colleges. The main campus in Garden City and dynamic learning hubs in Manhattan, the Hudson Valley, Suffolk County, and online serve a diverse population of nearly 8,000 students from 44 states and 64 countries. Employer Services: Contact Karen Parish Autry, Associate Director of Employer Relations, at autry@adelphi.edu.
College of Westchester
The College of Westchester (CW) offers programs at the certificate, associate degree, and baccalaureate levels in accounting, business, digital media marketing, computer network administration, information technology, and healthcare, including human services, healthcare administration, and medical assistant management. Employer Services: Contact JoAnn Sondey, Director of Career Services, at jsondey@cw.edu.
Fordham University School of Professional and Continuing Studies
We offer a wide range of degree, certificate, workforce skills development, and non-degree programs: applied health informatics, real estate/construction/hospitality, undergraduate degree completion, SHRM cert prep course, post-baccalaureate/pre-health program. Employer Services: Contact Laura Bigaouette, EdD, Associate Dean-PCS, at lbigaouette@fordham.edu. Check out www.fordham.edu for all schools and programs at Fordham University (Westchester, Bronx, New York City).
Iona University
With over 100 majors, minors, and graduate programs, Iona offers rigorous, quality academics across a wide range of disciplines. Students receive exceptional education in their field of study. All programs emphasize skills needed in the real world: critical thinking, effective communication, adaptability, and creative problem-solving. Employer Services: Contact Matt Cardin, AVP for Enrollment Management and Career Initiatives, at mcardin@iona.edu.
Long Island University’s Hudson Graduate Centers
LIU Hudson offers graduatelevel programs that increase career opportunities in schools, social services, healthcare, and business. Our thousands of alumni contribute by creating additional opportunities for our communities in influential roles as varied as teachers, healthcare administrators, mental health counselors, and more. Employer Services: Contact Bruce Jonas, Marketing and Recruitment Manager, at bruce.jonas@liu.edu.
Manhattan University
Manhattan University is ranked as one of the top schools in the nation for having graduates that get jobs and earn high salaries. While securing employment is important, career preparation at Manhattan University is about more than just finding a job. The Office of Career Pathways helps to guide undergraduate and graduate students towards a meaningful and purpose-driven career. Employer Services: Contact careerdevelopment@manhattan.edu.
Manhattanville University
At Manhattanville University, students find a welcoming atmosphere of students, faculty, and staff. Students receive a toptier education that prepares them to thrive in the real world and gain practical skills needed to be careerready. Employer Services: Contact Christopher Thunberg, Director, Center for Career Development, at christopher.thunberg@mville.edu.
Mercy University
Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and high-quality learning environments, thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout their lives, and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world. Employer Services: Contact Sara Shepherd, Director of Employer Relations, at sshepherd1@mercy.edu.
Monroe University
Monroe educates 8,000 students each year, offering certificate, associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs in allied health professions, business, accounting, finance, criminal and social justice, education, hospitality management, IT, nursing, and sports management from New York campuses in the Bronx and New Rochelle, as well as in the Caribbean nation of St. Lucia. Employer Services: Contact Pamela Lieberman, SVP, Corporate & Community Outreach, at pdellaporta@monroeu.edu.
New York Medical College
New York Medical College (NYMC) is a private, nonprofit health sciences college whose purpose is to educate clinical and public health professionals as well as researchers to conduct biomedical and populationbased research. In 2011, NYMC joined Touro University. NYMC is located in Westchester County. Employer Services: Contact Kelsey Tuan, Human Resources Generalist, at ktuan@nymc.edu.
Pace University
Pace has three campuses in New York City and Westchester County and enrolls more than 14,000 students in bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs in more than 170 majors. Its seven schools and colleges offer a variety of courses in business, healthcare, computer science, humanities, education, science, law, the arts, and more. Employer Services: Contact Phyllis Mooney, Assistant Vice President, Career Services & Employer Relations, at pmooney@pace.edu.
Purchase College
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.
Putnam | Northern Westchester BOCES
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.
Rockland BOCES
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 employment-readiness training. Employer Services: Contact Claudia A. Murphy M.B.A., Director, at cmurphy2@rboces.org.
Rockland Community College
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
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 instructorled workshops, and training funds for skills upgrades or career transition for qualified candidates. Employer Services: Contact Shannon Hargrove, Director, shargrove@rboces.org.
Sarah Lawrence College
Sarah Lawrence is a prestigious, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Founded in 1926 and consistently ranked among the leading liberal arts colleges in the country, Sarah Lawrence is known for its pioneering approach to education, rich history of impassioned intellectual and civic engagement, and vibrant, successful alumni. In close proximity to the unparalleled offerings of New York City, our historic campus is home to an inclusive, intellectually curious, and diverse community. Employer Services: Contact Jennifer Perez, Associate Director, Employer Engagement Manager, at jperez@sarahlawrence.edu.
Southern Westchester BOCES
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
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 Empire State University
SUNY Empire serves 16,500 students across New York state, the region, and the world. The institution specializes in high-quality, flexible, affordable education for working adults, including parents, veterans, and military affiliates. We are SUNY’s leading online institution and New York State’s first and only public online institution. Employer Services: Contact Kelly Mollica, Director of Partnerships in the Office of Partnerships at partners@sunyempire.edu.
SUNY New Paltz
Located in the heart of a dynamic college town 90 minutes from New York City, SUNY New Paltz is one of the most well-regarded public universities in the nation, offering programs in business, liberal arts, sciences, engineering, fine and performing arts, and education. Ours is a community where talented and independent-minded people from around the world create close personal links with scholars, artists, and mentors who love to teach. Employer Services: Contact Amanda Becker-Torres, Interim Director, Career Resource Center, at beckerta@newpaltz.edu.
SUNY Orange Community College
SUNY Orange offers a wide range of high-quality academic and workforce training programs designed to support career advancement, workforce development, and lifelong learning. With campuses in Middletown and Newburgh, as well as online options, we serve a diverse community of learners across New York State. Our workforce training programs provide skill-building opportunities tailored to industry needs. Employer Services: Contact careers@sunyorange.edu.
SUNY Westchester Community College
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)
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 Westchester EOC is located at 26 South Broadway in Yonkers. For further information, please contact Dwight Gonzalez, Program Specialist/Enrollment, at dwight.gonzalez@sunywcc.edu, or Kevin Bailey, Program Specialist/Career Services, at kevin. bailey@sunywcc.edu.
Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board/Career Centers
The Westchester-Putnam Career Center Network’s (WPCCN) four career centers — White Plains, Mt. Vernon, and Peekskill in Westchester County and Carmel in Putnam County — provide free state-of-the-art technology, training, workshops, resources, career counseling, and recruiting services for both employers and job seekers at no cost. Employer Services: Contact Thom Kleiner, Executive Director, at tkleiner@westchestercountyny.gov.
Westchester School for Medical and Dental Assistants
At WSMDA, we are dedicated to jumpstarting careers straight out of high school. Our programs are meticulously designed to equip students with the skills they need to excel in the medical and dental fields within just a year. We offer comprehensive programs in medical assisting, dental assisting, and specialized courses in phlebotomy, EKG, and medical billing and coding. If you’re interested in learning more, please call 914.682.9001 or visit our website.
Business and Economic Development Organizations
“The Catalyst”/Westchester County Economic Development
The Westchester County Office of Economic Development works to improve the county’s economic wellbeing and quality of life. This includes a broad range of activities to attract, create, and retain jobs, and to foster a resilient, pro-growth, and inclusive economy.
Westchester County Association
The Westchester County Association unites and mobilizes professional leaders to advance issues and lead initiatives that strengthen our regional economy. Our mission is to drive Westchester’s economic vitality, stimulate new business development and job creation, and provide our members with the resources and talent they need to grow. Our vision is to establish Westchester and the surrounding region as a premier center of economic opportunity and upward mobility — to make Westchester the best place for business to thrive and workers to live. Employer Services: Contact Jason Chapin, Director of Workforce Development, at jchapin@westchester.org.
Support Organizations
Child Care Council of Westchester
The Child Care Council of Westchester champions the healthy development of children, families, and our community by promoting quality early care and education, as well as assistance to pay for child care.
Housing Action Council (HAC)
Since 1974, HAC has been a leader in expanding housing opportunities for low-and moderate-income households throughout Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam counties and other parts of the Hudson Valley Region.
Nonprofit Westchester
More than 300 members strong, Nonprofit Westchester is the county’s only membership organization solely dedicated to advancing the needs and interests of Westchester’s nonprofit sector, the people and populations served, and the nonprofit workforce.
United Way of Westchester-Putnam
United Way of Westchester-Putnam (UWWP) invests in education and training programs and focuses on income, education, and health issues. They also operate the free, confidential 2-1-1 Helpline, providing information and referral services to residents in need 24/7, serving the entire lower Hudson Valley 365 days a year.
Volunteer New York!
Volunteer New York! inspires, mobilizes, and equips individuals, groups, and organizations to take positive action to address pressing challenges, support nonprofits, and strengthen the quality of life in our community.
Westchester County Bee-Line Bus
Bee-Line Bus is Westchester County’s bus system and provides convenient service connecting residents to education, training, jobs, and other regional transportation services.
Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health
The Department of Community Mental Health (DCMH) plans, oversees, and coordinates services for individuals with behavioral health issues and their families. Behavioral health includes mental illness, developmental/intellectual disabilities, and substance use disorders.
