HVCC Workforce Development & Community Education

This hands-on, project-oriented course is filled with detailed step-by-step instructions that teach you how to edit photos and create basic images using Photoshop in the Creative Cloud. Discover how to improve photographs by editing out flaws, correcting for poor exposure, or adding new elements using the latest techniques.

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

This course prepares students to take the GED exam. The GED is a national high school equivalency assessment to help individuals address their need for advancement that results in a high school equivalency diploma. Our instructor provides individualized and group instruction in math, science, social studies, reading and writing. Using a Predictor Test, we will work with you to assess your test readiness.

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

On Monday, August 3, 2026, Assistant Director of Workforce Development and Community Education Christian Leahy visited NY Creates in Albany, NY to help celebrate four Apprentices who completed their Registered Apprenticeship Program.

In NY Creates' first apprenticeship program cohort, the four apprentices completed 10 credits of related instruction education in addition to 2,700 hours of intentional on-the-job training with an experienced mentor that helps focus their skills in the Industrial Manufacturing Technician trade outline.

Congratulations to the apprentices on all your courage, hard-work, resilience, and integrity as you complete this milestone in your career! We at Hudson Valley Community College are very proud of you!

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

Elevate your design aspirations and transform spaces with our Certified Residential Interior Designer course. Ideal for aspiring and experienced designers, this interior design class empowers you to expand your knowledge, advance your career prospects, and enhance your industry standing. If you love interior decorating, and want to make those dreams a reality, take the first step towards a fulfilling and thriving residential interior design career.

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

The Office of Workforce Development and Community Education is currently seeking to fill an open Assistant Director position. Come work with an incredible team and help be a part of upskilling current workforce and providing opportunities for people around capital region and more.

For a full description of the position and to apply, please follow the link listed below! The application closes on Friday, August 14, 2026.

https://www.hvcc.edu/hr/employment-opportunities.html -702663-assistant-director-of-workforce-development-and-community--professional-education-hvntpi8411

Do you have a knack for putting together great parties and events? Are you someone with great attention to detail? If so, a career as a corporate event planner could be perfect for you. Learn everything you need to know in this Corporate Event Planner course including how to plan, design, and execute a successful corporate event, and how to charge for corporate event planning services.

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

What do you do if a patient needs your help, but you can't understand them? What if you encounter worried family members, but aren't able to reassure them that everything will be fine? Those in the medical field can easily find themselves in such situations, and you want to be prepared.

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

Participants in this class will learn to manage their personal finances and gain a greater understanding of cash flow and budgeting methods, planning for the unexpected, and saving, investing, and planning for the future.

This class will meet at HVCC North, 345 Hermes Rd, Malta, NY

https://www.hvcc.edu/programs/community-professional-workforce-development/schedules/business-financial-planning.html

The Office of Workforce Development and Community Education is pleased to offer a Security Guard 16 Hour On-the-Job Training Class.

This essential course is required within 90 days of your employment as a security guard in New York State. Gain further knowledge of your duties and responsibilities as a security guard.

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