How a workforce program begins The College continually updates all its programs as technology and fields evolve. Credit-bearing classes must be designed for transfer to other institutions, meaning SUNY approves those changes. The College has more leeway in the creation of workforce development programs, which are often built specifically to address the needs of local employers. Here is an example: In response to a shortage of trained hospitality workers, FLCC staff began conversations about the most-needed skills with representatives of the Ontario County Economic Development Corporation (OCEDC) and the Finger Lakes Visitors Connection, a 501(c)(3) established to stimulate economic growth through both leisure and meeting travel. The result is a 12-hour, in-person Finger Lakes Customer Champions training program for small and medium sized businesses. The training is divided into three four-hour modules, the first on understanding and improving the customer experience, the second on professional skills such as teamwork and self-management, and the third on the basics of the food and hospitality industries. The schedule and training site are tailored to the needs of the businesses that enroll employees. OCEDC will provide $25,000 in seed money to cover early adopters who send up to three employees to the training. To access the funds, businesses contact FLCC directly at workforce@flcc.edu or (585) 785-1670. OCEDC will ask the participant and business owner or manager to fill out short questionnaires at the conclusion of the training. HIGH SCHOOL THROUGH ADULTHOOD The College posted a total of 10,044 enrollments* during the 2022-23 academic year across its four main programming areas. Credit-bearing classes for high school graduates seeking two-year degrees, one-year certificates, transfer credit and personal enrichment High school concurrent enrollment, in which students, including homeschoolers, take FLCC classes to satisfy high school and college credit at the same time Non-credit programs for professional development or short-term certifications through the Workforce and Career Solutions Office Adult basic education which prepares students for the four exams that make up a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and offers English as a Second Language (ESL) *These numbers may count some individuals twice, for example, if an adult basic education student earns a GED in the fall and starts FLCC college classes in the spring. Credit classes for high school graduates: 5,192 Adult basic education: 341 Concurrent enrollment: 3,188 Workforce development: 1,323 Most popular programs in fall 2023 Health Care Studies Business Administration Psychology Nursing Computer Science Networking and Cybersecurity Horticulture: Cannabis Biology and Cultivation Kinesiology and Human Performance Engineering Science Music Recording Technology president’s report to the community
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