Students will develop a personal and professional framework for ethical action and become more effective in addressing ethical issues in the field of addictions counseling. This course addresses ethics for counselors in the field of chemical dependency and other addictions by presenting an overview of ethical thought and the basics of ethical decision making. The major focus will be professional ethics as they relate to addictions counseling, and on the CASAC canon of ethics. This course is intended to deepen the student's awareness of new and emerging ethical issues and provide the tools necessary for the entry-level professional.  This course requires one textbook not included in cost of the course and must be purchased separately by the student.  A list of textbooks will be provided to the student upon registration.  

For leaders driving organizational change, The B❒x® Experience provides a transformative framework to navigate uncertainty and lead with empathy and confidence. This session equips participants to broaden their perspectives, build trust, and guide teams through the emotional dynamics of change—whether welcomed or resisted.

The Culinary Operations training will equip students with basic skills and competencies such as food safety certification, basic knife skills, restaurant and hotel operations, and professional etiquette. The hands-on experience and certification provided by this course can be used to enhance students’ knowledge at their current job, start their career in the culinary industry, or continue with their education.

Course includes a paid internship with a local business during Summer 2025.

The Hospitality Administration training will equip students with basic skills and competencies such as event coordination, restaurant and hotel operations, and professional etiquette. The hands-on experience and certification provided by this course can be used to enhance students’ knowledge at their current job, start their career in the hospitality industry, or continue with their education.

Course includes a paid internship with a local business during Summer 2025.

During this interactive three-day program led by two CQAS instructors, participants will work in teams on specific process improvement problems using the first four phases of the DMAIC process (Define, Measure, Analyze, and Improve). The program outcome will be a set of recommendations from each team on steps toward an improvement strategy for consideration by management.Upon completion of the program participants will:• Understand how to use a core group of process improvement and problem solving tools,• Understand how to construct a well-defined and actionable problem statement,• Understand how to collect data to verify current state,• Understand how to apply fundamental data analysis techniques to arrive at root causes,• Understand how to work effectively in cross-disciplinary teams,• Develop communication skills to break-down silos and present differing viewpoints,• Understand how to respond to and lead change in an organization,• Have practical experience presenting potential solutions to management.

Quantity discounts are available!  For registration of two or more students, please contact us at 716-338-1335 or workforce@mail.sunyjcc.edu prior to checking out.

The Culinary Operations training will equip students with basic skills and competencies such as food safety certification, basic knife skills, restaurant and hotel operations, and professional etiquette. The hands-on experience and certification provided by this course can be used to enhance students’ knowledge at their current job, start their career in the culinary industry, or continue with their education.

No class 4/14-4/20

Course includes a paid internship with a local business during Summer 2025.

The Hospitality Administration training will equip students with basic skills and competencies such as event coordination, restaurant and hotel operations, and professional etiquette. The hands-on experience and certification provided by this course can be used to enhance students’ knowledge at their current job, start their career in the hospitality industry, or continue with their education.

No class 4/14-4/20

Course includes a paid internship with a local business during Summer 2025.

New York State (NYS) Department of Transportation (DOT) test for welder certification.

Through this certification, welders meet the requirements of the NYS Steel Construction Manual to work on NYSDOT projects, including bridge welding. Individuals interested in taking the DOT test should be proficient welders in the vertical and overhead positions using the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process, and E7018 electrodes.

There are two types of tests. One is in the 3G vertical up position, and the other is in the 4G overhead position. They both use 1-inch-thick plate with backing using E7018 welding rod that is either 1/8” or 5/32” diameter. Welders have a time limit of four hours to complete the weld.

Welders must bring their own safety gear and welding rod.  The welding rod must be E7018 either 1/8” or 5/32”.