Workforce Development JPMorganChase is a leader in the development of non-credit workforce programs at SUNY WCC. In support of SUNY WCC’s Workforce Development & Community Education (WDCE) division, a grant of $315,000 over two years will fund the creation of new short-term workforce programs at our Mount Vernon Extension Center where students will earn credentials in construction and healthcare. A SUNY Future of Work Center grant totaling $662,085 spans three years from October 2023 to September 2026. This grant provides education, job readiness training, and job search preparation. It provides funding for tuition, books, certification exams, and other select expenses, along with case-managed career and employment support. The program will assist up to 141 individuals from underserved communities pursuing short-term workforce training in healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and construction trades. Training opportunities will take place at our Mount Vernon Center. A SUNY Workforce Development Training-Pathways Track “Advancing Equity and Economic Mobility through Educational Access” grant for $200,000 will create and enhance existing pathways to help students move from non-credit to certificate to associate degree programs in high-demand areas including information technology, cybersecurity, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing. All Within My Hands, the band Metallica’s foundation, awarded SUNY WCC a new $50,000 grant to support women seeking education in the skilled trades. We are one of only five community colleges in the country to receive this grant which will support our advanced manufacturing program. The grant is funded by workwear giant, Carhartt whose Love of Labor program supports nonprofit organizations nationwide that provide the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in the high-demand and well-paying construction industries. Turner Construction brings a unique partnership to SUNY WCC through its Turner School of Construction Management. Hosted at SUNY WCC’s Yonkers location, a six-week course taught by Turner staff and select industry partners, prepares Under-represented Business Enterprises (UBE) including women, persons of color, and individuals with disabilities for future business opportunities with Turner and other construction firms. Participants are issued a certificate of completion at the end of the program. Turner Construction will be honored at the 2025 Transforming Futures Together gala. Wells Fargo Foundation awarded SUNY WCC a $40,000 grant to launch a pioneering financial awareness and literacy education training program to equip small business owners with the essential skills needed to create solid financial plans, significantly boosting their chances for long-term success. “Every woman opting for a rewarding career in the skilled workforce is not only contributing to the industries they serve but also actively challenging outdated stereotypes that often hold back talented individuals from pursuing their passions” Todd Corley, SVP of Inclusion, Sustainability, and Community at Carhartt PARTNERS WITH VISIONINSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT 22
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