Month: July 2022

Kingston Center of SUNY Ulster Fall 2022 Open House on August 10 to Showcase In-Demand Career Programs

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SUNY Ulster Press Release

Kingston Center of SUNY Ulster Fall 2022 Open House on August 10 to Showcase In-Demand Career Programs

Modern Cut-and-Sew Program and Presentation on the History of Textile Manufacturing in the Hudson Valley Among Newest Offerings

July 27, 2022 – Kingston, NY – The Continuing and Professional Education department of SUNY Ulster is holding an Open House on August 10 from 4-7 pm. It will highlight many of the career programs and courses offered this fall including a new Cut and Sew microcredential.

The Cut and Sew program is ideal for those who want to start their own business or work for one of many Cut and Sew manufacturers in the Hudson Valley. Included will be a presentation by The Reher Center on their Kingston Sews display as well as a display by local Cut and Sew manufacturing company, Community Manufacturing Solutions.

The CNC Operator microcredential was created in response to the need for skilled CNC operators in the Hudson Valley. Working with The Arc Mid-Hudson, this program is inclusive of those in the community with Level I Autism. Comprised of two courses offered this fall: Fundamentals of Metrology and CNC Fundamentals, students will have the opportunity to earn a Haas Certification as well as the CNC Operator microcredential badge within only four months. Brian Healy, Director of Behavioral Health Services at the Arc Mid-Hudson will speak and answer questions that parents or students may have about the program.

NYSDOL registered apprentices and those already working in the manufacturing field can find out about courses to advance their careers.

CASAC instructor, Lisa Babb will present from 5-6 pm on the CASAC program starting this September. Included will be an overview of the course material and OASAS requirements to practice in NYS.

A free GED class will be held from 5-6 pm and again from 6-7 pm for those looking to try a class before registering.  Instructor Joann Dayton-Wolf will be available to answer questions about the program.

A free English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) class will be held from 5-6 pm and again from 6-7 pm for those who would like to sample a class before enrolling.

Many scholarships and grants are available to enable those in the community to train for a manufacturing career at little to no cost. Courses include CNC Programmer, CNC Operator, Advanced CNC, Fundamental Concepts of Metrology, Certified Production Technician, and Electrical Theory. Barbara Ann Livermore Reer, Assistant Dean for Workforce will be on hand to discuss scholarships and answer questions.

Program Coordinators will be on hand to assist potential students with questions on programs and registration for fall courses.

For more information, call the CE office at 845-339-2025.  To register for one of these info sessions, visit bit.ly/cefallinfosessions22.

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10 Tips from a 2nd Year Student That I Wished I Knew as a First Year

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financial aid officer helps student with FAFSA
  1. Create a good rapport with your professors; it makes classes more enjoyable that way.

  2. The website you use for your assignments may take a bit to learn, but once you do it a few times it becomes easier to navigate.

  3. Ask your professors about clubs. There might be a few that are not in session but could start up again if it gains enough following.

  4. Your professors are here to help so don’t be afraid to email them questions. It can be a problem when professors don’t email back, if that happens don’t be afraid to speak out and ask other professors for help.

  5. If you have a scholarship like the College Scholar’s Scholarship it may not take effect and pay for your tuition until after you start classes. Keep up to date with its processing but know that you might miss the tuition due date.

  6. Don’t be afraid to talk to your fellow classmates, even if they might not be the same age as you.

  7. Take the class that you’re on the edge about taking because even if you don’t like it you will ultimately learn something from that experience.

  8. Everyone here regardless of what department they’re in will try and help you to the best of their ability –  whether they can help you directly or point you to the correct department.

  9. There is a place called the “Zen Den” where students can relax in a calm environment with access to amenities provided there.

  10. Put the public safety office’s phone number on your phone. This campus is pretty safe and I have never had a problem. This is just in case something ever did happen, you’ll have a direct line to help.