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SUNY Ulster’s Virtual Career Connection: Human Services

SUNY Ulster’s Virtual Career Connection: Human Services on April 7 Provides Insight into Rewarding Career Path

SUNY Ulster Press Release

March 24, 2021 – Stone Ridge, NY – Registration is now open to join SUNY Ulster’s human services department, AdultEDge counselor, current students, and alumni on Wednesday, April 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to discover how a human services education can help those interested in advancing or beginning a career.

This Zoom event is organized as a casual conversation about SUNY Ulster’s new Chemical Dependency Counseling Concentration and Direct Care Practice Certificate.  Participants will learn about degree types and flexible scheduling options for those who need to balance the demands of a busy life, as well as financial aid and application steps.

According to the Bureau of labor Statistics, employment in this field is projected to grow 25 percent from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations. Most chemical dependency and direct care counselors serve in outpatient care centers, individual and family service agencies, residential treatment centers, and in private practices.

To register, visit calendly.com/sunyulster/hs. Upon registration, you will be provided with a Zoom link. For questions, contact Celeste Emmons, Enrollment & Success Counselor at adultedge@sunyulster.edu.

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Dina Pearlman
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