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Utica University expands accelerated teacher prep program

UTICA, N.Y. — Utica University was awarded more than $1.2 million to expand its Accelerated Educator Preparation Program, also known as its Transitional B Apprenticeship Program, as part of the state’s Education Workforce Investment, the university announced. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced more than $13.7 million in total Education Workforce Investment awards to 12 public and […]

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Le Moyne College to host construction academy beginning July 1

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Le Moyne College says it will host an eight-week, hybrid construction-training program starting on July 1. The program seeks to place participants into construction jobs to help with an ongoing shortage of workers in the field, per the college’s announcement. Le Moyne is the only site in Central New York that will

Northeast College of Health Sciences in Seneca Falls to make it easier for Canisius students to transfer in

SENECA FALLS, N.Y. — Canisius University in Buffalo and the Northeast College of Health Sciences in Seneca Falls are collaborating to help students transfer into a chiropractic program at the Finger Lakes school. The collaboration guarantees that Canisius students can seamlessly transition into Northeast’s doctor of chiropractic program, Canisius said in its June 17 announcement.

Woman arrested for stealing more than $50K from Rome auto dealership

ROME, N.Y. — The Oneida County Sheriff’s Department announced it has arrested a town of Stockbridge woman for stealing from her place of employment, a Rome auto dealership. Jodi Haddad, 48, was charged with second-degree grand larceny and first-degree falsifying business records for allegedly stealing more than $50,000, according to a news release from Sheriff

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MVCC announces new certificate and degree programs

UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) has announced several new academic programs to meet the evolving demands of both students and the regional workforce. The new degree and certificate programs will equip learners with specialized skills in high-demand fields, the college contends. The new data analytics certificate, offered through MVCC’s School of Business

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Oswego County Micron strategy steering committee holds inaugural summit

OSWEGO, N.Y. — Progress reports and a focus on future goals were part of the agenda as SUNY Oswego hosted the inaugural annual summit of the Oswego County Micron strategy steering committee. The Oswego County Micron strategy steering committee includes nine work groups drawing upon the talents of more than 100 community leaders. The work

Walrod named vice chair of Madison County Board of Supervisors

WAMPSVILLE, N.Y. — Madison County Board Chairman James J. Cunningham announced that Georgetown Town Supervisor Paul Walrod will serve as vice chairperson of the Madison County Board of Supervisors. Walrod, who owns and runs Many Maples Sugar House in Georgetown, began serving as town supervisor in January 2014. He has served as the chairman of

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MACNY, PEB honor achievement in workforce development at award ceremony

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — It was an event that included recognition for registered apprentices and those supporting STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) careers and education as well as scholarships for students. They were all part of the 2024 Workforce Development Awards that MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, and Partners for Education & Business, Inc. (PEB) hosted

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ANDRO lands $2 million contract for 5G test environment

ROME, N.Y. — ANDRO Computational Solutions, LLC has been awarded a $2 million Direct-to-Phase II contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in Washington, D.C. The pact will establish a federated fifth generation (5G) testbed ecosystem, called 5GTE, for advanced telecommunications experimentation, the company said. The award is highly competitive and part of

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