SUNY Ulster Hosts Continuing Education Open House with Ulster BOCES on January 15
January 6, 2020 – Kingston, NY – The SUNY Ulster Office of Continuing and Professional Education will host an open house with information sessions on Wednesday, January 15, from 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Kingston Center of SUNY Ulster, 94 Mary’s Avenue in Kingston. Representatives will be available to provide information on Continuing Education programs, which provide participants with customized career training and special interest classes. During the open house, prospective students have the opportunity to meet with career counselors and course instructors, register for classes, learn about financial assistance, and more. This event is free and open to the public.
Advanced Manufacturing
Local manufacturers are looking for skilled workers. Learn how you can gain skills to increase your employability, and ask about the pre-apprentice program. This information session will be held at 6:00 p.m.
Animal Care
Talk with animal professionals to learn about a variety of animal related fields and careers, available internships, mentoring, volunteering, and potential entry-level employment opportunities. This information session is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
CASAC
For those interested in becoming an addictions counselor or for professionals who wish to re-specialize in addiction counseling, this session will address the training, education, and competencies needed. This information session will be held from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Green Careers Academy
Learn about green technology training programs that can provide students with a rewarding career with local companies. This information session will be held from 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
High School Equivalency Diploma (TASC)
Meet the instructors and learn about review classes to help students earn their High School Equivalency Diploma. This information session will be held from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Paint & Sip
Enjoy painting a simple winter scene of cardinals in a fir tree while sipping delicious nonalcoholic beverages. Under the direction of artist and teacher Leslie Bender, you will learn to draw the scene onto canvas, mix colors and paint. All materials will be supplied. $40 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Web Development
Learn about the options for web development training. This information session will be held from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Webinar: Career Step Healthcare
CareerStep is an online school partnering with SUNY Ulster to offer a career-focused education designed to help students quickly enter the workforce. Learn about the following careers: Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Coding and Billing, Medical Office Manager, and Medical Transcription. This information session is scheduled from 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. and a link for the webinar will be emailed to registrants.
For more information or to register, contact SUNY Ulster Continuing and Professional Education by phone at (845) 339-2025 or online at www.sunyulster.edu/continuing_education/info_sessions.
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