Worforce Development & Community Education - Spring 2020

Visit us online at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce | 5 CAREER & WORKFORCE TRAINING CAREERS IN SPECIALIZED FIELDS NEW! Historical Preservation Certificate This certificate program serves students and professionals interested in establishing credentials in the area of Historic Preservation in a multitude of job sectors: building trades such as woodworking and stone masonry as well as areas such as historic site management, artifact conservation and more. There is no other certificate program in Historic Preservation offered at a community college in New York State. A total of 80 hours, half in the classroom and half in directed historic preservation fieldwork, are required to fulfill the certificate. NEW! Introduction to Historic Preservation This course is an introduction to the history, principles and practice of historic preservation. It will provide a framework for understanding how the architecture and natural beauty of the Hudson Valley influenced the birth of the preservation movement in America and how preservation law has developed in New York State. Through discussions about the guiding principles, terminologies and current issues of historic preservation, the class will explore the benefits and limitations of the agencies that play a role in preservation and discuss local case studies. 2-hour class sessions over 10 weeks for a total of 20 hours required towards completion of certificate requirements. CE-HIST 2127PE, 10 Tues., Feb. 4-Apr. 14 (skip 3/17), 6:30-8:30 pm, $312.50. #15406 NEW! Historic Preservation Field Work I This course is designed to provide a wide range of hands-on experience related to historic preservation in a variety of settings. Participants will work at actual historic sites in the field as well as with artisans in trades related to historic preservation. Sessions will total 20 hours required for completion of certificate requirements. CE-HIST 2129PE, TBD, $312.50. #15408 NEW! American Architectural History With an emphasis on New York State architectural design, this course will explore the development of architecture in America. Areas of examination will include indigenous and vernacular American architecture as well as the appropriation of European design elements in the Hudson Valley estates of the Gilded Age. Federalism, the advent of architecture as a profession, the American Parks movement and landscape architecture, the innovation of the skyscraper, the rise of twentieth century urban environments and public works projects plus more will be discussed. At least one field trip to a historic architectural site in the Hudson Valley will be included. 2-hour class sessions over 10 weeks for a total of 20 hours required towards completion of certificate requirements. CE-HIST 2128PE, 10 Sat., Feb. 8-Apr. 18 (skip 3/14), 11:00 am-1:00 pm, $312.50. #15407 NEW! Historic Presentation Field Work II Continuation of Historic Preservation Field Work I. Sessions will total 20 hours required for completion of certificate requirements. Prerequisite: Historic Preservation Field Work I CE-HIST 2130PE, TBD, $312.50. #15409 Culinary QuickStart Program Are you interested in a culinary career? Do you want to advance your existing culinary skills? Join us for a 12-week program that will provide you with a hands-on introduction to the cooking skills and sanitation knowledge you need to help you launch your culinary journey. From knife skills to grilling, sautéing, and roasting, learn the techniques you need to enhance your confidence, seek employment in the culinary field, and/or to get a head start on culinary school. No prior formal culinary training required. Email CulinaryNC@sunywcc.edu for additional information, schedule and cost. Advanced Manufacturing at Westchester Community College Earn Industry-Recognized Credentials! Contact us for information about our non-credit workforce courses that lead to certification by the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS): Introduction to Manufacturing, CNC Milling Operations, and CNC Turning Operations. Each course is 63 hours and will take place in the evening. Please contact Kristine Bunyea by email at Kristine.Bunyea@sunywcc.edu or call 914-606-7904 for further information, schedule, and cost. Register Early! Classes are cancelled for under-enrollment several days in advance. We recommend that you register ONE week in advance of the course start date.