Business Partnerships at OCC
How can we help your workforce?
OCC provides a wide array of current learning and engagement opportunities for our Central New York partners. Whether you are involved in industry or in business, we provide great opportunities for you to up-skill your current labor force and invest in the programming and employees of tomorrow.
Take a look at how we can partner with you to help update your business to be more adaptable and efficient!
Our 1-year certificate programs offer professionals the opportunity to enhance their skills in less time. We offer a variety of programs in various fields that include:
- Advanced Manufacturing - Machining
- Fire Protection Technology
- Early Child Care
- Health Studies
- Paramedic
Our Accelerated Career Training programs and certificates can help your employees retrain for skills that are in demand, meaning they will be fully qualified for a job upon completion. The best part? They take less time than traditional degrees.
Our Top Programs:
- Medical Assistant
- Phlebotomy
- Home Health Aide
- Certified Nursing Assistant
OCC's professional development programs are designed for employers interested in improving staff effectiveness, awareness, and skill level. Programs are designed to be customized for the needs of the employer and are taught by subject-matter expert instructors in the following focus areas:
Supervisory Academy: This targeted training workshop boosts the leadership capabilities and problem-solving skills of your supervisors – from daily production management & rapid problem containment to developing alternative strategies that creates a stronger foundation and increases stability in the day-to-day workflow process.
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Conflict Resolution
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Maintaining Motivation
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Management vs. Leadership
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Performance Management
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Team Building
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Transitioning from Peer to Supervisor
See how your company can connect with our Career Services Office to work with OCC students, to not only help them progress their career, but advance your business as well! If you are interested in partnering with OCC, Handshake is our platform of choice for job and internship opportunities.
Create an Employer Account within Handshake so you can list your organization's opportunities!
Apprenticeships
OCC works closely with employers to support the related instruction requirements of apprentices and align course offerings to meet these needs. We also assist apprentices with course registration and navigating College systems and resources. Employers with apprenticeship programs benefit from higher retention rates and returns on investment, and a more engaged workforce with a desire to learn and grow.
Funding Opportunities
If your company has a registered apprenticeship program, you may be eligible for funding to help cover costs. OCC has funding through the SUNY Apprenticeship Program to help cover costs of training and materials for registered apprentices in any approved apprenticeship program. See the Apprenticeship Trades at NYSDOL for a list of approved trades and to explore possible new trades. Funding is also available to assist with on-the-job learning costs for approved apprenticeship sponsors in manufacturing companies with 50 or less employees.
If you are considering apprenticeship for your company, or if you have an existing program and would like to learn more about these opportunities, please reach out to us today!
SUNY Workforce Funding
By working with community colleges employers are able to gain access to SUNY funding for credit and non-credit training to prepare workers to enter or grow in positions within their region. Since 2016 the SUNY Office of Community Colleges and the Education Pipeline has received over $58 Million in funding from NYS and federal grant programs to support workforce development initiatives. Programs include:
- Workforce development training
- Apprenticeship programs
- Retraining
- Program and curriculum development
You can learn more at https://www.suny.edu/workforcedevelopment/ In order to be eligible to receive the funding you must work with the contacts below:
Russell Corbin - Director of Business and Community Education
- (315) 498-2831
- corbinr@sunyocc.edu
Rebecca Frachia - Assistant Director of Employer Relations
- (315) 498-6904
- r.s.fracchia@sunyocc.edu
Offering fast and focused training for our local workforce.
Contact us!
Fill out the contact form below to connect with a member of our team and learn more about:
- Scheduling an industry visit to campus
- Student or Faculty visit to industry
- Learn more about our professional development and upskill training offerings
Our Industry Partners
"We developed a program in partnership with OCC called “Supervisor Academy” where future leaders at Byrne can develop their skills through interactive training. What makes the OCC program great is its very structured and includes a follow up process with the graduates after completion. The program was supported by the Byrne leadership team and future programs with OCC will be used to help all Byrne employees."
Jim Begay – Byrne Training and Development Manager
OCC helps you invest in the employees of tomorrow.
The OCC Foundation
Are you looking for a philanthropic opportunity that will engage your organization in a sustainable partnership with OCC?
Our mission is to raise and invest funds on behalf of OCC and its students. We are governed by a 25-member volunteer Board of Directors, representing business, industry, community, and the OCC student body.
We award student scholarships, academic support, emergency needs, college readiness initiatives, and career success via annual fundraising through annual giving, one-time donations, events, major gifts, and other philanthropic support provided by individuals and organizations.
Contact The OCC Foundation to learn more about how your organization can help advance the lives of our students and prepare them to work in your industry!
