Make Your Career Training Work for You
Your degree, certificate or training is more than a piece of paper or job requirement. It’s the stepping stone to a lifetime of satisfaction: From learning in-demand skills to internships and receiving that full-time offer, you can say, “My story started here.”
All Western New York Works colleges recognize what companies across our region need, and in turn, we connect students and alumni with these opportunities. And because workplace demands shift, we’re here whenever you need to upskill for your field or reskill to enter an emerging industry.
So start writing your next chapter, whether with a résumé, talking with a career counselor, or applying to businesses looking for someone like you.
Including short-term training, micro-credentials, certificates and associate degrees for either pursuing licensure or entering the workforce with essential know-how. We’ve grouped them by school so you know exactly where to go for the hands-on, real-world instruction you need.
Employer Spotlight: LeCase Construction
“Having students visit at different phases of the project allows them to better understand the sequence of activities involved in new construction.”
-LeChase Vice President Fred Thompson
Internships and Career Development
Here, “hands-on” means learning the day-to-day in instructional labs and helping companies from Buffalo to Rochester and beyond get stuff done. Through this approach, plus our employer relationships, Western New York Works college graduates deliver impressive results once hired — and find a future that works for them.
Explore the resources and opportunities available at your home campus:
Alfred State College
Genesee Community College
Jamestown Community College
Alfred State College (ASC)
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Build your skills and the impression you’ll leave on employers with professional development, credentialing and additional enrichment courses.
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From skills assessments, counseling and networking opportunities to career fairs, see why ASC maintains a 98% employment and continuing education rate. Services are available to current students and alumni.
Internships
During the summer or academic year, practice your skills and make your knowledge work for you and your future employer.
Genesee Community College (GCC)
BEST Center
Through professional development, community training and technical training courses, GCC supports the region’s economic growth and equips workers with the skills to access in-demand jobs.
Career Training Programs
Training starts in the classroom and state-of-the-art labs at GCC before internships and other real-world experiences show you where the local economy needs your knowledge.
Career Services
Take advantage of one-on-one counseling, workshops and career fairs to plan your next move — whether that’s a course you need, an internship or securing a full-time job.
Handshake
Your future is right at your fingertips. All you have to do is create a profile and upload a résumé to search postings or connect with an employer directly.
Cooperative Experiences
Know and see what your knowledge can do for an area employer while practicing your soft skills and growing your network.
Jamestown Community College (JCC)
Workforce Development
Our certificate, college prep, technical and professional development courses ensure our local workforce has the skills employers expect.
Manufacturing Technology Institute
Learn on industry-standard equipment and graduate with a credential that equips you for the Southern Tier Region’s growing manufacturing sector.
Career Services
We’re here to help you explore majors, get experience and meet area employers — including through job shadowing, workplace tours and internships.
Internships
Through Handshake, you can access local, international and even paid positions to put your knowledge into action and make connections that could lead to full-time employment.
Partnerships
JCC’s partnerships let you get credit for career-related training or stay on campus as you pursue education above the associate level.
Career Training Programs
Simulation labs and services like the Jayhawk Explore & Soar: Occupational Therapy Clinic mean training for your dream career begins on campus before transitioning to the local workforce.
Upcoming Career Events
Jump-start your success at any time with workshops, career fairs and more sessions. Check out your school’s schedule and sign up now!
Make a Living. Make a Life.
From “Is this for me?” to finding that first and next opportunity, the Western New York Works team is always here to guide you in your next steps. Let’s connect.