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Quality education has the power to change lives but, for many, choices and circumstances put the education and training they need beyond reach. Educational Opportunity Centers eliminate the barriers to education and provide skills that lead to better jobs – all tuition- and debt-free.
- Short programs fit into your schedule and help you obtain diplomas and career certifications quickly
- One-on-one Training and Success Coaches help you at every step, from enrollment to program completion to pursuing your next goals like college or job placement
- Online programs are available wherever you are, even during a pandemic
- Graduates are eligible for automatic enrollment at any SUNY community college or SUNY Empire, SUNY’s leading online college
- EOC helps you complete your studies tuition- and debt-free
The first step is to connect with your local EOC to explore your options. Find yours below
REOC
Rochester Educational Opportunity Center
Who We Are...
Over fifty years of ongoing service to the Rochester community has earned the REOC the reputation as one of the outstanding Centers in the state. Teachers, counselors, support staff, and administrators have worked to give students the opportunity to gain skills needed to continue to college or obtain a career. There are ten Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC) throughout New York State and all are governed by the University Center for Academic and Workforce Development. In addition, each EOC is sponsored, in part, by their locally connected SUNY or CUNY. Rochester’s sponsoring college is SUNY Brockport.
Why REOC?
We strongly believe the only way to know if a school is right for you is to visit the campus. When you visit the REOC campus, an admissions representative will meet with you to address your individual questions and needs. We will review program requirements, enrollment procedures, class scheduling, and other topics.
- TUITION-FREE* LEARNING
You want to continue your education, but you can't afford to and you don't know where to start. REOC offers tuition-free* classes so you can start your future without incurring the costs of college. - COLLEGE PLACEMENT
SUNY Educational Outreach assists both REOC and non-REOC college-bound students. The staff provides information and assistance with college admission procedures, financial aid programs, college survival skills, and college preparedness. - WORKFORCE PREPARATION
Each student is required to participate in a computer-adaptive employment skills software applications program (ATTAIN lab). Included in this program are appropriate attitude, timeliness, communication, responsibility, appearance, personal planning for emergencies, budgeting, stress management,+ and teamwork. Individual programs may include program-specific computer enhancements to individual curricula. - COUNSELING
Each student has an assigned Program Counselor, whose job it is to ensure student success both personally and professionally. Program Counselors provide academic advisement as well as assist in referrals and managing day-to-day problems. - PERSONAL GOALS
At REOC you're not just a number. We care about our students and give our attention to your personal goals. Our instructors have real-world experience. We don't just hire any instructor. We recruit qualified professionals with industry-specific expertise. So you get the benefit of real-world knowledge and gain the kind of practical insights that can't be learned from a textbook. - CAREER SERVICES
The Career Services Office assists in the employment search. In addition to offering workshops on resumé writing, interview skills, and job search techniques, the staff performs a skills assessment to match you with suitable job openings. Career Services personnel, along with others at the Center, develop relationships with local businesses to help connect REOC graduates with employment opportunities. - REOC CERTIFICATES
Upon successful completion of a program, graduates receive a certificate endorsed by the Rochester Educational Opportunity Center and its sponsor, The College at Brockport. - FINANCING YOUR INDEPENDENCE (FYI)
Many programs at REOC incorporate the FYI Program directly into the program instruction. This instructional program guides students through Basic Banking, Credit Report, Budgeting, Credit Management, Savings & Investing. Offered to community groups as a free service.
- BUSINESS & IT
- HEALTH CARE
- ACADEMIC
- OCCUPATIONAL TRADES
- EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
- COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING
- WHEN DOES MY PROGRAM START?
BEOC
Bronx Educational Opportunity Center
The State University of New York
Bronx Educational Opportunity Center
1666 Bathgate Avenue
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 530-7000
“As New York State rebounds after the coronavirus pandemic, SUNY is providing opportunities to help more New Yorkers prepare for jobs across our state that will continue to require some post-secondary education—and we know far too many need a college degree to succeed,” said Chancellor Malatras. “SUNY is designing a path to higher education that is free and accessible through remote learning and virtual support that make the first step to higher education easy, whether you are a recent high school graduate, a working parent, a veteran, or a mid-career professional looking for a new career. SUNY FOR ALL will bring together some of our greatest strengths across SUNY with excellent faculty, a simple platform, and people who know the obstacles to an education and can help more New Yorkers navigate around those barriers. After completing our free online training program, participants will learn a new career-boosting skill or be ready to move onto an associate or bachelor's degree. We look forward to building on this program to help hardworking New Yorkers get back on their feet in the wake of this pandemic and beyond. My thanks to the leadership and faculty at our Educational Opportunity Centers, ATTAIN Labs, and our community colleges, SUNY Empire and Buffalo State College for their collaboration on the SUNY Online Training Center, our first step.”
SUNY’s free Online Training Center includes the following programs:
College Preparation Certification
- High School Equivalency
- College Preparation
- English As a Second Language
Allied Health Certification
- Professional Medical Coder & Biller
- Pharmacy Technician
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Electronic Health Records
- Physical Therapy Aide
- Certified Nurse Assistant (excluding clinical hours)
- Home Health Aid
Business & Industry Certification
- Emergency Telecommunications
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Office Administration Professional
- Customer Service
- Teacher Assistant
- Security Guard
- OSHA 30 & 40
Small Business Certification
- Entreskills
- Business Advisement, Webinar Business Trainings
SUNY’s free Online Training Center includes programs offered by the University Center for Academic and Workforce Development (UCAWD), Advanced Technology Training and Information Networking (ATTAIN) labs, and Educational Opportunity Centers (EOCs). These online programs, coupled with success coaches, will help more New Yorkers earn a higher education degree. Additionally, small business owners can start or grow their enterprises with EntreSkills, the free online entrepreneurial education course developed by the New York Small Business Development Center.
SUNY’s Educational Opportunity Centers have traditionally served as a launching pad to community colleges, and SUNY campuses have partnerships with many EOCs to give enrollment and orientation programs. The statewide network of ten EOCs and two Outreach and Counseling Centers include 600 faculty and staff. While SUNY’s EOCs are located in large urban areas across New York, SUNY’s Online Training Center is accessible across the state.
To learn more, register or attend a virtual informational session, visit SUNY For All
Academic Programs
Vocational Programs
In person registration is on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30 am to 11:00 am (except on holidays). We are accepting applications for winter and spring programs. Class start dates are listed in the Calendar section. All prospective students must follow the registration process and bring the required documents to register.
MEOC
Manhattan Educational Opportunity Center
163 West 125th Street, 15th Floor
New York, NY 10027
(212) 961-3231
admissions@man.eoc.cuny.edu
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 pm
Academic Programs
If you haven’t finished high school or want to improve your English, we have programs for you. Check out the free academic programs we offer such as:
- English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
- High School Equivalency Preparation
- College Prep
We offer free career training programs such as:
- Certified Electronic Health Records
- Certified EKG Training
- Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
- Certified Phlebotomy Training
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Hospitality Training
- Security Officer Training
- OSHA
- Certified Microsoft® Office
- Civil Service Exam Preparation
The faculty and staff at MEOC have created a warm learning environment that gives everyone a fresh start. Our only requirement is that students be as committed to their own success as we are.
BEOC
Brooklyn Educational Opportunity Center
Academic Programs
COLLEGE PREPARATION
The College Preparation program helps students to transition into college, by acquiring the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully complete college-level courses. College Prep students prepare for college entrance examinations and are expected to enroll in a college or university upon completion of the program.
ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL) or ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
This is an evening program that focuses on helping students speak, read and write English well. There are three levels of ESOL at BEOC: Fundamentals, Intermediate and Advanced. Placement in a class is based on admissions test scores.
ESOL Fundamentals: We Speak NYC
We Speak NYC is a conversational course based on a ten-episode Emmy-award winning video series. The episodes address issues such as health care, healthy lifestyles, education, and finance management. The program is offered in collaboration with the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs and focuses on New York City resources. Students also have access to a computer-based practice lab. At the end of the program, students re-test to advance to other ESOL levels.
ESOL Intermediate and Advanced
The Intermediate and Advanced levels of ESOL help students to improve their English language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in order to continue their education or gain employment. Students focus on academic and work-related vocabulary. Both levels include computer-aided instruction. At the Advanced Level, students also take an Introduction to Computer course that leads to certification in Microsoft Digital Literacy. Upon completion of ESOL classes, students are encouraged to continue into other BEOC programs: High School Equivalency, College Preparation or career certificate programs.
HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY PREPARATION (HSE)
This program offers students who have not graduated from high school the opportunity to prepare for the Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC), previously known as the GED test. There are three levels of HSE at BEOC: Beginning HSE, Pre HSE, and HSE Preparation. Initial placement is based on admissions test scores. Previous official test scores, as well as high school performance, are also considered for placement. BEOC is an official HSE Testing Center. Students may test as soon as they complete the program.
Beginning HSE
Beginning HSE courses help students to improve their skills in reading and mathematics Students also take a Computer Basics with Keyboarding course, which is an introduction to the computer and to basic keyboarding. Upon completion, students retest for advancement to higher levels. Course performance and previous official test scores are also considered for placement and advancement.
Pre HSE
Students improve their skills in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. Upon completion, students retest to advance to HSE Prep. Course performance and previous official test scores are also considered for placement and advancement.
HSE Prep
Students improve and strengthen their skills in reading, writing, math, science and social studies in preparation for the HSE exam. HSE Prep students take the Readiness Assessment (RA) to assess readiness for the TASC exam. Course performance and previous official test scores are also considered in recommending students to take the TASC. BEOC is an official HSE Testing Center. Students are able to test upon immediate completion of their program. Upon receipt of their TASC diploma, students may enroll in college preparation or a career program.
Care & Technician Training
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
This program prepares students for entry-level employment as Direct Support Professionals. Students are trained to work with mentally ill, and/or developmentally disabled individuals of all ages, to help them attain independence, individuality, and productivity.
Applicants must have the ability to pass a physical examination and a background check; have no felony convictions, and may need a driver’s license or permit.
Upon completion, students obtain certification for Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP) and Approved Medication Administration Personnel (AMAP). Students also receive certification in CPR and First Aid.
MEDICAL ASSISTING
The Medical Assisting program prepares students for the administrative duties and clinical responsibilities of a medical assistant. The program prepares students in administering EKG/ECG, carrying out phlebotomy duties, performing first aid functions, assisting in medical procedures, preparing patients for examinations, and assisting in medication administration. Students are expected to take certification examinations and seek employment upon completion of the program. Internships are recommended for students without prior related experience. This is a two-semester daytime program. Upon completion, students are prepared to take the following National Healthcareers Certification exams:
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
- Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
- Certified EKG/ECG Technician (CET)
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
The Patient Care Technician/Assistant Program prepares students to support nurses, physicians, and other medical staff with patient care. A patient care technician (PCT) may perform a variety of basic patient care skills and techniques under the supervision of a nurse or other medical staff. In addition, the PCT student trains to perform electrocardiograms (EKG/ECG) and venipuncture (phlebotomy). Upon completion, students are prepared to take the following National Healthcareers Certification exams:
- Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A)
- Certified EKG/ECG Technician (CET)
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
- Perform basic infection control practices in the Healthcare setting
- Perform phlebotomy procedures
- Use effective skills to draw blood and accurately label tubes
- Perform basic 12-lead ECG/EKG technique and interpretation
- Perform basic patient care skills.
Upon completion, students are prepared to take the following National Healthcareers Certification exams:
- Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)
- Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS)
OSHA’s Safety and Health training provides information on specific safety and health hazards in different industries. The course provides information on hazard identification and control, and existing OSHA standards where applicable.
This daytime certification training program is offered in partnership with other organizations, including the Department of Probation (Brooklyn), FedCap, and Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation. Certifications include OSHA 30-hour Construction and Site Safety Training.
SECURITY GUARD TRAINING This program offers an introduction to the security environment. Students learn how to guard, patrol or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence or infraction of rules. Applicants must have the ability to pass a background check by New York State in order to obtain a license and job placement. This daytime program prepares students for the New York State 8-hour Pre-Assignment, 16-hour On the Job Training, and the FDNY Fire Guard Certification tests. BEOC pays for the cost of fingerprinting.
TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY OPERATIONS
This is an introductory intensive job training program in the Food and Beverage industry, Lodging, Recreation, and Travel and Tourism. It gives students an understanding of industry operations and requirements necessary for a career within the Hospitality sector, with a focus on New York City. Students are expected to seek training-related employment upon completion of the program.
Tourism and Hospitality Operations graduate, Fall 2017
An internship is highly recommended for those with no prior work experience.
This is a one-semester evening program. Upon completion, students are prepared for the following National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) ManageFirst® Certifications exams:
- Hospitality and Restaurant Management
- Customer Service
- ServSafe® (Food Safety)
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT This career preparation program is for students who want to improve their reading, math and basic computer skills. The Skills Development program helps students prepare to improve their English and Math skills enabling them to retest and qualify for a BEOC career program. Coursework includes essential computer proficiency, English communication skills, and workplace mathematics. Advancement is based on the successful completion of coursework and re-test scores.
OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL
The program is designed to provide students with the essential computer and communication skills required for entry-level work as an administrative assistant. The program focuses on the development of both technical and professional communication proficiencies, and should prepare students to perform basic office procedures. Upon completion, students receive a certificate of completion and are eligible to sit for Microsoft certifications.
WEOC
Westchester EOC
75 Grasslands Road
Valhalla, NY 10595
Tel: (914) 606-6600
Welcome to the School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
A liberal arts education is the core of educating students to become critical thinkers and compassionate members of our society.
Students in our school choose from Associate of Arts (AA) Degrees, Associate in Science (AS) Degrees, or Certificates in the areas of:
- Art and Design AS
- Communications and Media Arts AA
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Humanities with additional concentrations in Art Studio, English, Honors or Spanish AA
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Social Sciences with additional concentrations in Anthropology, Economics, Honors, History, Psychology, or Sociology AA
- Digital Filmmaking AS
- Digital Media Certificate
- Journalism AS
- Performing Arts AS
- Digital Filmmaking Certificate
Interim Dean, Betty Jo Stokes
Dean of the School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.
Main Phone Number
914-606-6963
School Secretary
Jan Phair
914-606-6639
Jan.Phair@sunywcc.edu
SEOC
Syracuse Educational Opportunity Center
100 New Street
Syracuse NY 13202
QEOC
Queens EOC
LEOC
Long Island EOC
HEOC
Hudson Valley EOC
