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Education and Training Providers
Adelphi University
Adelphi University offers 120+ exceptional undergraduate and graduate programs through eight schools and colleges. The main campus in Garden City and dynamic learning hubs in Manhattan, the Hudson Valley, Suffolk County, and online serve a diverse population of nearly 8,000 students from 44 states and 64 countries. Contact Karen Parish Autry, Associate Director of Employer Relations, at autry@adelphi.edu.
College of Westchester
The College of Westchester (CW) offers programs at the certificate, associate degree, and baccalaureate levels in cybersecurity, information technology, healthcare administration, medical assisting, digital media, human services, public health, business, and accounting. Contact JoAnn Sondey, Director of Career Services, at jsondey@cw.edu.
Fordham University School of Professional and Continuing Studies
We offer a wide range of degree, certificate, workforce skills development, and non-degree programs: applied health informatics, real estate/construction/hospitality, undergraduate degree completion, SHRM cert prep course, post-baccalaureate/pre-health program. Contact Laura Bigaouette, EdD, Associate Dean-PCS, at lbigaouette@fordham.edu. Check out Fordham’s website for all schools and programs at Fordham University (Westchester, Bronx, New York City).
Iona University
With over 100 majors, minors, and graduate programs, Iona offers rigorous, quality academics across a wide range of disciplines. Students receive an exceptional education in their field of study. All programs emphasize skills needed in the real world: critical thinking, effective communication, adaptability, and creative problem-solving. Contact Matt Cardin, AVP for Enrollment Management and Career Initiatives, at mcardin@iona.edu.
Long Island University’s Hudson Graduate Centers
LIU Hudson offers an MBA with a specialization in healthcare sector management and graduate-level programs in pharmaceutics, teacher education, educational leadership, and counseling, psychology, and therapy. Our extensive alumni network offers graduates opportunities in area schools, social services, healthcare, and business. Contact Bruce Jonas, Marketing and Recruitment Manager, at bruce.jonas@liu.edu.
Manhattan University
Manhattan University is nationally ranked as a top school for graduates hired into high-earning jobs. From day one, students can engage in career exploration, real-world skill building, and AI training. The Office of Career Pathways’ resources and services empower Jaspers to be career ready. While securing employment is important, our undergraduate and graduate students are guided toward meaningful and purpose-driven careers. Support ranges from 1-on-1 counseling and career workshops to career fairs and on-campus recruiting. Contact careerdevelopment@manhattan.edu.
Manhattanville University
At Manhattanville University, students find a welcoming atmosphere of students, faculty, and staff. Students receive a top-tier education that prepares them to thrive in the real world and gain practical skills needed to be career-ready. Contact Christopher Thunberg, Director, Center for Career Development, at christopher.thunberg@mville.edu.
Mercy University
Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and high-quality learning environments, thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout their lives, and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world. Contact Sara Shepherd, Director of Employer Relations, at sshepherd1@mercy.edu.
Monroe University
Monroe educates 9,500 students each year, offering certificate, associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs in allied health professions, business, accounting, finance, criminal and social justice, education, hospitality management, IT, nursing, and sports management from New York campuses in the Bronx and New Rochelle, as well as in the Caribbean nation of St. Lucia. Contact Pamela Lieberman, SVP, Corporate & Community Outreach, at pdellaporta@monroeu.edu.
New York Medical College
New York Medical College (NYMC) is a private, nonprofit health sciences college whose purpose is to educate clinical and public health professionals as well as researchers to conduct biomedical and population-based research. In 2011, NYMC joined Touro University. NYMC is located in Westchester County. Contact Lydia Baer, HR Coordinator, Recruitment, at lbaer@nymc.edu.
Pace University
Pace has three campuses in New York City and Westchester County and enrolls almost 13,000 students in bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs in more than 150 majors. Its seven schools and colleges offer a variety of courses in business, healthcare, computer science, humanities, education, science, law, the arts, and more. Contact Phyllis Mooney, Assistant Vice President, Career Services and Employer Relations at pmooney@pace.edu.
Puntam|Northern Westchester BOCES
PNW BOCES offers a wide range of licensing and certification programs that lead to entry-level employment in fields such as healthcare, computer technology, cosmetology, heating, and construction trade programs. Students receive support services including career counseling, job development, and job placement. Contact Mary Cuomo, Work-Based Learning Coordinator, at mcuomo@pnwboces.org.
Purchase College
Grounded in a rigorous liberal arts education, SUNY Purchase combines demanding programs in the arts and sciences with professional training to create a campus culture unlike any other. Creativity, critical thinking, and hands-on learning are emphasized, preparing students for a broad array of meaningful careers across industries. This distinctive combination produces students who think differently — creative problem-solvers and critical thinkers ready to make an impact in the world. Contact Ralph Dickinson, Director of Career Development, at ralph.dickinson@purchase.edu.
Rockland BOCES
Rockland BOCES Adult & Community Education delivers customized, results-oriented training for adult learners who want practical skills, flexible schedules, and real pathways to employment. Adult learners continue to choose our programs for the career and technical education we provide that integrates academic and technical training with employment-readiness training. Students complete their courses better prepared for a successful career path in the in-demand fields of healthcare and the skilled trades. Contact Dr. Lori Yakawiak, Director, at lyakawiak@rboces.org.
Rockland Works Career Center
Rockland Works helps job seekers develop their resume, cover letter, and interview skills, as well as obtain paid internship and on-the-job training experiences. Additional services include basic computer training, career-related instructor-led workshops, and training funds for skills upgrades or career transition for qualified candidates. Contact Shannon Hargrove, Director, at shargrove@rboces.org.
RPI at Work
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) provides working professionals access to flexible, online, project-based graduate programs and professional courses through RPI at Work, including the MBA for Professionals, leadership and innovation certificates, and non-credit ProCourses that enable employees to immediately apply new knowledge to real workplace challenges. Contact RPI’s Bonnie Blumer, Westchester County Partnership Director, at sofarb@rpi.edu.
Sarah Lawrence College
Sarah Lawrence is a prestigious, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Founded in 1926 and consistently ranked among the leading liberal arts colleges in the country, Sarah Lawrence is known for its pioneering approach to education, rich history of impassioned intellectual and civic engagement, and vibrant, successful alumni. In close proximity to the unparalleled offerings of New York City, our historic campus is home to an inclusive, intellectually curious, and diverse community. Contact Jennifer Perez, Associate Director, Employer Engagement Manager at jperez@sarahlawrence.edu.
Southern Westchester BOCES
The Center for Adult and Community Services at Southern Westchester BOCES provides an array of workforce-development training programs that include healthcare, technology, and the trades. The main campus is in Valhalla, with other locations in Southern Westchester. Contact Tracy Racicot, Director, Center for Adult & Community Services, at tracicot@swboces.org.
St. Thomas Aquinas College
St. Thomas Aquinas College is a student-centered institution located in the New York City metropolitan area. The 72-acre campus provides a safe, welcoming place to study over 100 majors, minors, and specializations in the School of Arts & Social Sciences, the School of Business, the School of Education, and the School of STEM. Contact Denise Hopkins, Dean of Experiential Learning, at dhopkins@stac.edu.
SUNY New Paltz
Located in the heart of a dynamic college town 90 minutes from New York City, SUNY New Paltz is one of the most well-regarded public universities in the nation, offering programs in business, liberal arts, sciences, engineering, fine and performing arts, and education. Ours is a community where talented and independent-minded people from around the world create close personal links with scholars, artists, and mentors who love to teach. Contact Amanda Becker-Torres, Director, Career Resource Center, at beckerta@newpaltz.edu.
SUNY Orange Community College
SUNY Orange offers a wide range of high-quality academic and workforce training programs designed to support career advancement, workforce development, and lifelong learning. With campuses in Middletown and Newburgh, as well as online options, we serve a diverse community of learners across New York State. Our workforce training programs provide skill-building opportunities tailored to industry needs. Contact plus@sunyorange.edu.
SUNY Westchester Community College
SUNY Westchester Community College offers more than 65 associate and certificate programs. The college also offers workforce training leading to industry-recognized credentials and licensures. The college is located in Valhalla, with extension centers in Mount Vernon, Ossining, Peekskill, and Yonkers. Contact Teresita Wisell, Vice President Workforce Development, at tere.wisell@sunywcc.edu.
Westchester Educational Opportunity Center (WEOC)
SUNY Westchester Educational Opportunity Center offers tuition-free academic, vocational, and workforce training to eligible New York State residents and out-of-school youth. The Westchester EOC is located at 26 South Broadway in Yonkers. For further information, please contact Dwight Gonzalez, Program Specialist/Enrollment, at dwight.gonzalez@sunywcc.edu, or Kevin Bailey, Program Specialist/Career Services, at kevin.bailey@sunywcc.edu.
Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board/Career Centers
The Westchester-Putnam Career Center Network’s (WPCCN) four career centers — White Plains, Mt. Vernon, and Peekskill in Westchester County and Carmel in Putnam County — provide free state-of-the-art technology, training, workshops, resources, career counseling, and recruiting services for both employers and job seekers at no cost. Contact Thom Kleiner, Executive Director, at tkleiner@westchestercountyny.gov.
Westchester School for Medical and Dental Assistants (WSMDA)
At WSMDA, we are dedicated to jumpstarting careers straight out of high school. Our programs are meticulously designed to equip students with the skills they need to excel in the medical and dental fields within just a year. We offer comprehensive programs in medical assisting, dental assisting, and specialized courses in phlebotomy and EKG. If you’re interested in learning more, please call 914-682-9001 or visit our website.
Business and Other Resource Organizations
“The Catalyst”/Westchester County Economic Development
The Westchester County Office of Economic Development works to improve the county’s economic well-being and quality of life. This includes a broad range of activities to attract, create, and retain jobs, and to foster a resilient, pro-growth, and inclusive economy.
Westchester County Association
The Westchester County Association unites and mobilizes professional leaders to advance issues and lead initiatives that strengthen our regional economy. Our mission is to drive Westchester’s economic vitality, stimulate new business development and job creation, and provide our members with the resources and talent they need to grow. Our vision is to establish Westchester and the surrounding region as a premier center of economic opportunity and upward mobility — to make Westchester the best place for business to thrive and workers to live. Contact Jason Chapin, Director of Workforce Development, at jchapin@westchester.org.
Support Organizations
Child Care Council of Westchester
The Child Care Council of Westchester champions the healthy development of children, families, and our community by promoting quality early care and education, as well as assistance to pay for child care.
Nonprofit Westchester
More than 300 members strong, Nonprofit Westchester is the county’s only membership organization solely dedicated to advancing the needs and interests of Westchester’s nonprofit sector, the people and populations served, and the nonprofit workforce.
United Way of Westchester-Putnam
United Way of Westchester-Putnam (UWWP) invests in education and training programs and focuses on income, education, and health issues. They also operate the free, confidential 2-1-1 Helpline, providing information and referral services to residents in need 24/7, serving the entire lower Hudson Valley 365 days a year.
Volunteer New York!
Volunteer New York! inspires, mobilizes, and equips individuals, groups, and organizations to take positive action to address pressing challenges, support nonprofits, and strengthen the quality of life in our community.
Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health
The Department of Community Mental Health (DCMH) plans, oversees, and coordinates services for individuals with behavioral health issues and their families. Behavioral health includes mental illness, developmental/intellectual disabilities, and substance use disorders.
Helpful Sites for Your Job Search
Career OneStop
Find career resources based on your age and background, and simple guides on how to determine your best career fit or recover from a layoff. You’ll find career options by salary, scholarships, training programs, and certification options too.
Career Zone
Explore different career fields and find out what it takes to succeed in these fields. You can also take self-assessments and browse dozens of free career resources.
My Next Move
Search careers by keywords, industry, and personal interests. For veterans, a special tool will help you find civilian careers that match your military skills.
O*NET OnLine
Find, search, or browse across 900+ occupations based on your goals and needs. Then use comprehensive reports to learn about requirements, characteristics, and available opportunities for your selected occupation.
Virtual Career Center
The Virtual Career Center uses advanced technology, backed by AI, to provide job leads that really match a job seeker’s skills and experience. Upload your resume, browse top jobs in seconds, and see reasons why you’re a good fit.
Helpful Links for Westchester Job Seekers
Find more career-focused content on SKILLS Magazine’s career landing page.
Here are just a few examples of the content you’ll see there:
Hiring in Westchester: What Recruiters Are Looking for in 2026
We spoke with Torey Neil, senior recruiter in talent acquisition for Summit Health, which operates across Westchester, New York City, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
The Skill Tree Prepares Young People in Westchester for the Workforce
The Skill Tree is graphic depiction and a flexible lesson framework for the 21 essential professional skills everyone needs to thrive in school and in the workplace — things like human connection, self-management, critical thinking, and conflict resolution.
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