HVCC Workforce Development & Community Education

Looking for something for your rising 1st or 2nd grader to do from July 6-10? Spots are still available in our Amazing Athletes program!

This developmental sports and fitness program runs Monday through Friday, 9am - 12pm noon, and is the perfect way to teach your children the basic fundamentals and mechanics of nine different sports.

For more information, call 518-629-7339 or visit our website to enroll:

https://www.hvcc.edu/programs/community-professional-workforce-development/schedules/kids-on-campus.html

On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, HVCC hosted an Apprenticeship Industry Roundtable on campus to promote registered apprenticeship programs (RAP) to companies around the capital district. Around 80 people in attendance from over 25 different companies and organizations learned about the benefits of beginning a RAP. Attendees were provided materials to help begin those conversations at their companies.

While the event was hosted by HVCC's Workforce Development and Community Education team, Christian Leahy and Robyn Peterson, many other presenters and sponsors helped make the day possible. Many thanks to New York State Department of Labor (Melissa Johnston and Melissa Baretsky), SUNY - The State University of New York (Angelina Sanfilippo and Jeff Lowther), Center for Economic Growth (Matt Grattan and Yasmeen Johnson), and Capital Region Workforce Development Board (Brian Williams and Tim Drawbridge).

The event was a success as many companies are considering RAPs as a viable option to upskill their current workforce as well as develop strategies to recruit more employees for a well designed training model.

New York State requires certain boat operators to have a boating safety certificate. All individuals born on or after May 1, 1996 are now required to successfully complete an approved course in boater education in order to operate a motorboat.

https://www.hvcc.edu/programs/community-professional-workforce-development/schedules/leisure-special-interest.html

We offer four levels of ESL classes. Our classes are offered in a hybrid or remote format. Placement testing to ensure students are in the correct level is required for all students wishing to enroll in our classes. The testing is offered at no cost.

https://www.hvcc.edu/programs/community-professional-workforce-development/schedules/communication.html