[Rockland, NY] – August 8, 2023 — Rockland Community College (RCC) has been selected to participate as a member of New America’s prestigious Community College Workforce Transformation & Implementation Cohort. This esteemed recognition reflects RCC’s commitment to advancing workforce development and ensuring student success through innovative programs and partnerships.
New America, a leading non-partisan, diverse think tank dedicated to developing solutions to some of today’s most pressing challenges, recently announced the creation of the Community College Workforce Transformation & Implementation Cohort. The initiative aims to support community colleges that have demonstrated exceptional dedication to workforce development and are leading the way in implementing transformational strategies. The cohort’s first focus area is about building the capacity of colleges to meet the current economic demand in their communities while also contributing to the economic development and emerging jobs in their regions.
RCC’s inclusion in this distinguished cohort underscores the College’s unwavering dedication to providing students with cutting-edge education and training opportunities that align with the demands of the modern job market.
“We are incredibly proud to be part of New America’s Community College Workforce Transformation & Implementation Cohort. At RCC, student success is at the core of every one of our initiatives. Through a dynamic curriculum, state-of-the-art facilities, and close partnerships with local business and industry leaders, we can equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to create opportunities for them to gain real-world experience and secure meaningful employment upon graduation in the ever-evolving job market,” said Kevin Stump, Vice President of Economic Mobility + Workforce Innovation at RCC. He added, “This recognition reaffirms our mission to provide our students with the tools and opportunities they need to thrive in their chosen careers. We look forward to collaborating with other esteemed institutions to advance workforce development and create a brighter future for our students.”
As a member of the Cohort, RCC will have the unique opportunity to exchange best practices with other leading community colleges nationwide and strengthen its commitment to fostering innovation and excellence in workforce development.
About Rockland Community College, State University of New York
Rockland Community College (RCC), located in Suffern New York, provides purpose driven educational opportunities in a supportive, affordable, and accessible environment, empowering individuals to positively transform themselves and their communities. RCC welcomes students from diverse backgrounds who appreciate small class sizes and personal attention from a distinguished, award-winning faculty that includes Fulbright scholars and SUNY Distinguished Professors. Many graduates go on to top universities to further their education on their own or through RCCs institutional collaborations. RCC is also proud to provide career training and professional development to adult learners looking to change careers or upgrade their skills through a variety of programs and educational opportunities including workforce training, certifications, and microcredentials. Many of the programs are developed with employers in the community in high demand industry areas to enable graduates to move into a new career upon graduation. More information can be found at sunyrockland.edu.
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