Jun 17, 2025  
Workforce Development & Community Education - Fall 2024 - Summer 2025 - NON-CREDIT CATALOG 
    
Workforce Development & Community Education - Fall 2024 - Summer 2025 - NON-CREDIT CATALOG

Trade Skills Hub

Location(s): SUNY Westchester Mount Vernon, Remote, SUNY Westchester Community College


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Keeping your skills up to date with the latest technologies is vitally important to your success and advancing your career. Our trades and technical programs offer a gateway to exciting career opportunities.

National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Certification Program


Unleash your potential in the world of manufacturing and machining, where every certification is a stamp of excellence. Our hands-on courses and industry-aligned curriculum ensure you master the latest techniques and technologies in metalworking. Whether you aspire to be a skilled machinist, CNC programmer, or manufacturing technician, NIMS certification opens doors to a world of opportunities.

See NIMS Credential Information here

Programs are ongoing throughout the year and funding may be available for qualified students.

For more information, visit our NIMS Certification Program, email james.irvine@sunywcc.edu, or call 914-606-6658.


 

Certified Production Technician 4.0 (CPT)


Become a skilled professional at the forefront of manufacturing excellence by mastering the core competencies that drive success in the field. Our comprehensive curriculum covers everything from safety protocols and quality control to precision measurement and maintenance awareness. With a strong emphasis on hands-on training and real-world applications, our program ensures that you not only earn the prestigious MSSC CPT certification but also acquire the practical skills demanded by today’s leading manufacturing employers.

Programs are ongoing throughout the year and funding may be available for qualified students.

For more information, visit here, email james.irvine@sunywcc.edu, or call 914-606-6658

Call for dates, $975 (includes certification exam, books and materials).
CE-TECH 2040  


 

Fiber Optics Training Certifications


Dive into the world of high-speed connectivity and cutting-edge technology where every certification is a gateway to the future. Our hands-on courses provide a deep understanding of fiber optics installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting, ensuring you’re equipped with the skills demanded by the rapidly expanding telecommunications and networking industries.

For more information, visit the below pages:

CE-TECH 2000 - Certified Fiber Optics Technician Course (CFOT) Click here.
CE-TECH 2001 - Certified Fiber Optics Specialist in Testing & Maintenance (CFOS/T)  Click here.
CE-TECH 2002 - Certified Fiber Optics Splicing Specialist Course (CFOS/S)  Click here.

For course questions, please contact:
Jim Irvine, Director of Corporate and Continuing Professional Education at 914-606-6658 or james.irvine@sunywcc.edu

 


 

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)


Get prepared for an entry-level career in the HVAC/R industry with our partnership with Ed2Go.  Learn from in-depth materials, including service call simulations that bring concepts to life. By course completion, you will be ready to pass all 17 HVAC Excellence Employment Ready Certificates, the EPA 608, and the NATE Ready to Work Certificate. Includes a voucher package for the HVAC Excellence Employment Ready Certificate exam and EPA 608 Certification exam. Please research your state’s requirements prior to enrollment to ensure this course is the right fit for you. 

If you are an employer interested in partnering with us on HVAC training, please email stephanie.roth@sunywcc.edu or call 914-606-6627.

 


 

Certification Programs in Construction with NCCER


Step into the world of construction excellence, where each certification is a solid foundation for a rewarding career. Our comprehensive programs cover a spectrum of construction trades, providing hands-on training and industry-recognized credentials.

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OSHA 30


OSHA 30 General Industry Training is designed to prepare supervisors and workers for workplace safety and health hazards. It covers topics such as jobsite safety, risk avoidance, workers’ rights, and employer obligations. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) requires an official OSHA 30 card for employment in construction and other industries.

Upon successful completion of the course participants will receive an OSHA 30 card to show employers on the job site.

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SST 10 Site Safety


​This course includes SST 8-hour Fall Prevention and 2-hour Drug & Alcohol Awareness training and is designed for New York City construction workers seeking an SST Worker or Supervisor card.

The 8-Hour Fall Prevention course teaches NYC construction workers key information about OSHA’s industry standards for fall prevention (29 CFR 1926 Subpart M). You’ll learn about different types of fall hazards, the three primary forms of fall protection and much more.

The 2-Hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness course explains how drugs affect the body and describes specific substance abuse risks related to the construction industry. You will learn about the consequences of drug abuse and actionable steps you can take to avoid working under the influence.

Successful completion of the courses and final exams leads to certificate of completion. This training satisfies the requirements of NYC Local Law 196 and is NYC Department of Buildings Approved.

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