6/17/2023 0 Comments Northland news center![]() “We are excited to partner with SUNY Empire State College, along with Alfred State College and SUNY Erie, to provide NWTC students with an opportunity to obtain bachelor’s and graduate degrees," said Stephen Tucker, president and CEO of Northland Workforce Training Center. "Northland’s partnership with SUNY Empire College is giving future students easy access to the training they need to be well prepared for the manufacturing jobs of the future by minimizing admissions barriers and addressing financial need.” "The Northland Workforce Training Center is proving to be an invaluable workforce development asset to Buffalo’s East Side," said Empire State Development Acting Commissioner and President & CEO-designate Eric Gertler. ![]() I look forward to developing this collaboration even more in the coming years.” “SUNY Empire is proud to further expand the educational opportunities there by offering guaranteed access to its flexible, online degree programs for graduates of Alfred State College and SUNY Erie programs at NWTC. ![]() “Northland Workforce Training Center is a critical engine of workforce development for Buffalo and Western New York, as well as a valuable educational resource for workers looking to take their next step,” said SUNY Empire State College President Jim Malatras. The program launched early this year, with an assistant director located in Buffalo to work one on one with EOP students. In 2019, SUNY Empire students were awarded an average of 18.5 credits for prior learning, saving an average of $5,500 toward a degree.Įligible students may also take advantage of SUNY Empire’s new, first-of-its-kind Empire Opportunity Program, which provides financial assistance and enhanced academic support for students from historically disadvantaged backgrounds who show promise for college success. In addition, SUNY Empire will evaluate a student’s prior learning – including work experience and professional certifications – for college credit, lowering the time and cost needed to earn a degree. SUNY Empire has been teaching online for 25 years, and quickly transitioned to fully online and distance instruction at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. All of SUNY Empire’s degrees, including graduate degrees, can be completed entirely online to fit the busy lives of working students. The partnership will guarantee admission to SUNY Empire bachelor’s degree programs for eligible graduates of SUNY Erie and Alfred State College (ASC) programs at NWTC, as well as waiving the admission fee and providing a small scholarship. (BUFFALO, NEW YORK - August, 17, 2020) SUNY Empire State College today announced phase one of its partnership with Northland Workforce Training Center to expand access to higher education and support workforce development in the Buffalo area by streamlining admission to high-quality, affordable degree programs for NWTC students. ![]() SUNY Empire Will Streamline Application, Waive Fee, Provide Scholarship, Grant College Credit for Prior Learning and Work Experience Students at NWTC Can Earn Bachelor’s and Graduate Degrees Faster, at Lower Cost, and Entirely Online AugPhase One of SUNY Empire's Partnership with SUNY Erie and Alfred State College at Northland Workforce Training Center Expands Access to Higher Education, Supports Regional Workforce Development SUNY Empire Announces Guaranteed Admission for Graduates of Alfred State College, SUNY Erie Community College Programs at NWTC
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