Attain Lab at Capital District EOC

Do you struggle with using a computer? Are you tired of asking your friends and family for help?

The Troy ATTAIN Lab is here to help you with our Computers for Beginners class as part of our Summer Institute!

You’ll learn:

Computing Fundamentals (basic computer operations, hardware, software)

Living Online (email, digital citizenship and social media usage)

Key Applications (word processing, spreadsheets, presentations)

There are multiple two-week sessions to choose from (see graphic for dates/times).

The best part of this course? It’s FREE for NYS residents.

Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/r4zhpvr0zQ

Today, we honor and remember those who sacrificed to preserve our freedoms.

Please note: The Troy ATTAIN Lab will be closed starting Thursday, May 21 through Monday, May 25 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26.

Ready to level up your Microsoft Office skills?

The Troy ATTAIN Lab can help you obtain certifications in the fundamentals, or you can go even further to become a certified Microsoft Office Specialist.

Master Office applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint and more... all for free, and get your resume noticed with a new certificate, and skills.

Learn more and enroll: https://www.troy.sunyattain.org/

What’s offered at the ATTAIN Lab?

We’re a one-stop shop for everything to help you further your understanding of technology and how you can utilize it in your career and personal life.

From academic and career exploration to learning new languages, and obtaining certifications for digital software and platforms, the ATTAIN Lab is here to help!

Best of all... it’s offered for FREE for New York State residents.

Visit our website to learn more and enroll: https://www.troy.sunyattain.org/

Allow us to re-introduce ourselves…

For 25 years, the State University of New York (SUNY) Advanced Technology Training and Information Networking (ATTAIN) Labs have been providing free, educational, occupational, and career development courses in communities across New York State.

These programs utilize advanced technology training to enhance participants’ computer literacy, academic readiness, and job preparedness, equipping them with essential educational, vocational, and technological skills for today’s tech-driven world through self-paced courses and certifications.

The ATTAIN Lab is open to Capital District EOC students and the community at large.

Visit https://www.troy.sunyattain.org/ for more information and the lab’s calendar.

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Did you know that the Capital District EOC is home to one of SUNY’s ATTAIN Labs?

The State University of New York (SUNY) ATTAIN (Advanced Technology Training and Information Networking) labs are community-based centers providing free educational, occupational, and career development courses across New York State.

These programs utilize advanced technology training to enhance participants’ computer literacy, academic readiness, and job preparedness, equipping them with essential educational, vocational, and technological skills for today’s tech-driven world through self-paced courses and certifications.

The ATTAIN Lab is open to EOC students and the community-at-large.

Visit https://www.troy.sunyattain.org/ for more information and the lab’s calendar.

Ready to learn more about how the EOC can help change your future?
We’ve made it easy!

Just click the link and request more information about the academic or career trade program that interests you: https://tinyurl.com/eoclearnmore

🎉Welcoming New Leadership to Hudson Valley Community College! 🎓

We are excited to introduce two new leaders who will help shape the future of HVCC. Please join us in welcoming Michael Markou and Gerard Marino to the HVCC leadership team!

Michael Markou will serve as the Executive Director of the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center (EOC). Michael brings extensive experience from Capital Region BOCES and Bryant & Stratton College, with a proven track record in career and technical education and student services.

Gerard Marino returns to his roots as our new Vice President for Administration. An HVCC alumnus, Gerard brings over two decades of SUNY leadership experience, most recently serving as Assistant VP and Controller at UAlbany. He will oversee critical operations ranging from Finance and HR to Public Safety and IT.

President Michael Brophy celebrates the growing leadership team saying, “These appointments represent a strong step forward for the college. Their combined vision and expertise will help us continue to meet the evolving needs of our students and the Capital District community."

Welcome to the HVCC campus community, Michael and Gerard!

Read more about their backgrounds and roles 👇
https://www.hvcc.edu/about/news/archives/2025/12/hudson-valley-community-college-announces-new-vice-president-for-administration-executive-director-of-capital-district-eoc.html

"My experience at the EOC was unforgettable. All the staff were amazing and very helpful along my journey. This experience actually changed my life. I highly recommend attending the EOC."

- Taison Long, Welding

Ready to change your life and find your path forward?

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