Center for Adult & Community Services

News & Announcements

• Phlebotomy Tech Course RETURNS to SWBOCES

  This 60-hour Phlebotomy Technician program prepares professionals to collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Students will become familiar with all aspects related to blood collection and develop comprehensive skills to perform venipunctures completely and safely. Prepares students for national certification exam. Whether you are new to the field or are seeking recertification, this course is for you! Class meetings Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings starting in June. 

   

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• Learn from HOME! Medical Administrative Assistant/Billing Coding Specialist

  High demand jobs need you! You may be eligible for training at NO COST through the Healthcare Talent Pipeline Program. Learn from home starting in June and earn credentials to become a Medical Administrative Assistant/Billing Coding Specialist. #westchester #WCA #westputonestop

  

   

   

   

   

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• Renata Rodriguez shares her story of determination and a dream

  Adult learner who became a citizen in January named Student of the Year

  Southern Westchester BOCES student and newly minted U.S. citizen Renata Rodriguez has been named Student of the Year by the New York Association for Continuing and Community Education and will be honored at a ceremony during its annual conference in Albany on May 1.

  "Thanks to SWBOCES and the Community Resource Center, I found my American Dream," Ms. Rodriguez said.

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• Students, alumni of SWBOCES programs seek opportunities, connections

  Spring Connections Open House draws employers, more than 200 job-seekers

  The Southern Westchester BOCES Center for Adult & Community Services hosted its annual Spring Connections Open House on April 3. Nearly 200 students and alumni met with employers and labor organizations in a variety of fields from across the region. 

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• Mount Kisco nonprofit funds training, even provides dinner for students

  Neighbors Link partnership yields collaborative success for adult learners in construction trades

  Students in Southern Westchester BOCES’ Construction Trades Fundamentals program were lauded at a Certificate Ceremony at Neighbors Link in Mount Kisco, last month.

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• FREE training for City of White Plains Residents!!!!!

  Are you a White Plains Resident (age 18+) seeking to advance your career? We have FREE training for qualified applicants through a generous Community Development Block Grant made available through the City of White Plains. You must
  provide proof of residency, meet income criteria and have been impacted by COVID-19. All SWBOCES Center for Adult & Community Services programs are eligible for 100% funding.

  There is a limited amount of funding, so apply TODAY. This opportunity is on a first come-first served basis.  Application must be submitted in person with proof of income. Appointments available Mon-Fri 8AM-4PM. Call us at 914.592.0849.

  Download your APPLICATION here. 

   

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• Students share stories of pursuing the American dream

  Election season brings out civic pride for newest citizens, adult learners

  In a Presidential Election season where more than 154 million votes were cast—many by first-time voters—civic pride runs high among those for whom that right is new.

  Adult learners in Southern Westchester BOCES' Citizenship Exam Prep, GED Exam Prep and ESL classes shared their stories and their deep appreciation for the opportunity to contribute to their communities through civic participation.

  Through hard work and the support of passionate, dedicated instructors, these students are building their American Dream right here in Westchester. 

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