RCC Career Skills Academy
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Rockland Community College (RCC) recognizes the high demand to fill “middle skills” jobs – jobs that require more education than a high school diploma, but less than a college degree – in the Hudson Valley region.
The Career Skills Academy was created to meet that demand. At RCC, the philosophy is that success is attainable through all levels of training and education.
Career Skills Academy offers programs where students can gain workforce certifications in less than a year. Jobs in these fields have typical starting salaries of $45,000 – $55,000. These programs are designed to provide opportunities to obtain industry-specific certifications and/or to transfer into degree-seeking programs.
Class offerings, costs, program length and locations vary based on the program. There are scholarship and grant opportunities for those who qualify.
Space is limited in each program. Learn More Today!
Learn to repair, build, and troubleshoot computers and computer networks. No prior computer experience or education required!
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Earn three industry certificates that will teach you skills in the following:
IT
System Administration
Customer Service
Operating Systems
Hardware
Software
Design
Software
Manage & Troubleshoot
EVENING PROGRAM
15 Week Course
February 3 – May 19, 2020
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
5:45pm – 10:00pm
RCC Suffern Campus
$3,999.00
Program Curriculum
- Technical Support Fundamentals
- The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking
- Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User
- System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services
- IT Security: Defense Against the Digital Dark Arts
Funding assistance may be available to students who qualify.
845-574-4518
CAD Drafter/3D Modeler Program
Earn your certificate in computer-assisted design (CAD) and 3D printing in less than 3 months and find a career in a variety of sectors.
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DAY PROGRAM
12 Week Course
February 18 – April 15, 2020
Monday – Thursday
9:00AM – 4:00PM
$3,999.00
RCC Haverstraw Center
37 West Broad Street
Haverstraw, NY 10927
PROGRAM CURRICULUM
- Intro to Auto CAD
- Intro to Drafting / Intro to Solid Works
- Intro to Design with Computers (Sketch Up)
- Principles of 3D Printing
Funding assistance may be available to students who qualify.
Gas Pipeline Operations
Gain the skills for installation, inspection of pipes, regulation of gas meters, understanding the gas industry, location markings, and accident awareness and prevention.
3 Week Course
April 13 – May 1, 2020
Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Stony Point, NY
$2,999.00
April 13 – May 1, 2020
Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Stony Point, NY
$2,999.00
Funding assistance may be available to students who qualify.
845-574-4518
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Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks
Master QuickBooks—the leading financial software tool, and prepare for a career in the high-demand field of bookkeeping. Become an expert in basic accounting, double entry bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable, fixed assets accounting, inventory recording and maintenance, and accounting compliance.
Evening Program
15 Week Course
February 3 – May 19, 2020
Tuesday, Thursday
5:30pm – 9:30pm
RCC Suffern Campus
$2,750.00
Professional Medical Call Center Representative
Learn to provide successful customer service in a medical organization, along with administrative and clerical proficiency in Microsoft Office, file management, data entry, telephone systems and other office procedures. Students will learn medical terminology, communication and organizational skills, and the importance of professionalism in this growing field. Upon completion, students receive a “RISE UP Customer Service Professional” credential.
Evening Program
15 Week Course
February 3 – May 19, 2020
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
6:00pm – 9:15pm
RCC Suffern Campus
$2,995.00
Assistant Kosher Baker/Bread Maker
Develop job skills for employment as an Assistant Kosher Baker/Bread Maker. Coursework in our Kosher Kitchen provides students with the necessary technical background to work in Kosher facilities. Successful certificate completion includes achieving National Restaurant Certification in ServSafe Sanitation.
Program dates TBA. Please check back soon.
Social Media Branding & Marketing for Entrepreneurs
Learn the ins and outs of using social media marketing and branding for your business in a few short months! This program is 100% online so you can access the coursework at any time of day.
ONLINE PROGRAM
15 Week Course
February 3 – May 19, 2020
Online
$3,999.00
PROGRAM CURRICULUM
Funding assistance may be available to students who qualify.
845-574-4518