Workforce Development

Workforce Development

 

Location

Gordon Student Center

Hours

Mon-Fri, 8:30am – 4:30pm

Contact

occadmissions@sunyocc.edu 
(315) 498-2000

Where You'll Go

Our Workforce Development programs prepare you for in-demand careers across Central New York. Whether you’re starting fresh, changing careers, or building your next skill set, we help you take the next step with confidence. 

Earn industry-recognized credentials, gain hands-on training, and move directly into jobs that offer stability and room to grow.

Medical Assistant in Action

Workforce Development Portal

Access the Workforce Development Portal to submit your application, upload documents, and track your enrollment progress.

Workforce Development Portal

Apply for a Workforce Development Program

Please Note: Workforce Development programs may have age, testing, or prerequisite requirements depending on the industry or credential. Early application is recommended as some programs fill quickly.

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Certified Manufacturing Associate

10 Weeks

Participants will develop the technical, hands-on, and professional skills needed for entry-level advanced manufacturing careers through this free, 10-week CMfgA program, with the opportunity to earn the SME Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA) industry-recognized credential.
Semiconductor technician in a cleanroom wearing a full white protective suit and gloves, examining samples under a microscope at a workstation with computer monitors and fabrication equipment in the background.

Semiconductor Technician

10 Weeks

The Semiconductor Technician Bootcamp is a no-cost, ten-week intensive training program designed to prepare highly motivated individuals for entry-level technician roles in the semiconductor and advanced manufacturing industries.
Medical Tools

Medical Assistant

30 Weeks | Eligible For Financial Aid

Want to be an integral part of the health system? We'll focus on the duties of a great assistant like updating records, filling out insurance forms, collecting samples, and interacting with patients.
Giving blood

Phlebotomy

7 Weeks

A great phlebotomist can make all the difference. We'll focus on safety regulations, physical practice, and knowing how to talk to patients.
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Certified Nursing Assistant

5 Weeks | Eligible For Financial Aid

Learn how to be the first face that patients see in the healthcare setting. You can get a job right away with this or go for more credentials after!
Student providing mobility assistance

Home Health Aide

4 Weeks

Focus on in-home care and help empower your patient while allowing you to help maintain their independence.
Paramedics

Emergency Medical Technician

16 Weeks | Eligible For Financial Aid

Learn the responsibilities of an entry-level EMT professional to provide care in various settings to patients with diverse needs.


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