[Suffern, NY] – August 28, 2024 – Rockland Community College (RCC) is proud to announce its participation in the Empire State Service Corps, New York State’s AmeriCorps program. This marks the first time RCC students can engage in this impactful initiative, which provides paid public service opportunities across various sectors, including K-12 tutoring, Sustainability Corps, Anti-hate and Anti-bias Corps, and more.
The Empire State Service Corps offers students the opportunity to complete 300 hours of paid public service work over the course of a year. These public service opportunities allow SUNY students to gain lifelong skills while serving their communities in critical areas such as food insecurity, civic engagement, and more.
Yvonne Rosario-Quiroz, Director of Career Readiness and Success, the designated coordinator for this program at RCC, is excited to support the over 40 students who have already expressed interest in participating. While there are a limited number of placements available, students who secure a spot will benefit from hands-on learning experiences, valuable skill development, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in their communities.
“We are thrilled to offer our students the opportunity to participate in the Empire State Service Corps,” said Rosario-Quiroz. “This program not only supports students financially but also equips them with invaluable experience and the chance to give back to their communities.”
For more information on the Empire State Service Corps and how to apply, students can visit the SUNY Empire State Service Corps website, or contact Yvonne Rosario-Quiroz, RCC Director of Career Readiness and Success, at [email protected].
About Rockland Community College
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 RCC’s 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 micro credentials. 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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