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HVCC Workforce Development & Community Education Professional Development and Personal Growth Classes Classes are affordable, and our instructors are top-notch professionals in their respective fields.

The Office of Community Education at Hudson Valley Community College offers a wide range of educational, professional and recreational credit-free classes for everyone from kids to seniors. Highlights include fitness classes, arts classes for kids and special interest classes like motorcycle riding or financial planning for retirement. We also offer non-credit certification programs in emergency medicine, paralegal training and other professional classes.

A few key decisions can make a big difference in the amount of your Social Security benefit. Attend this hands-on worksh...
10/08/2026

A few key decisions can make a big difference in the amount of your Social Security benefit. Attend this hands-on workshop and learn strategies to get the most money from Social Security. Learn how to plan for taxes, health care and other costs during retirement, as well as how to wisely grow and protect your retirement income. This session will cover key Social Security benefit choices, such as individual and spousal options, and help you understand simple steps to maximize your benefit. Join us before you make financial decisions that may not be able to be reversed.

https://www.hvcc.edu/programs/community-professional-workforce-development/schedules/business-financial-planning.html

Mixed media embroidery is an art form that combines traditional embroidery with a variety of other materials, techniques...
10/05/2026

Mixed media embroidery is an art form that combines traditional embroidery with a variety of other materials, techniques, and artistic media, such as fabric, paint, collage, beads, and even non-traditional objects, to create unique textures, visual interest, and dimension. This technique allows artists to move beyond conventional embroidery by integrating different fabrics, threads, and found objects to express personal stories and break boundaries, offering a broad spectrum of creative possibilities.

Photo is example and my not be project completed in class.

https://www.hvcc.edu/programs/community-professional-workforce-development/schedules/arts-crafts.html

Planning for retirement can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! In this hands-on workshop, we’ll demystify the...
10/05/2026

Planning for retirement can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! In this hands-on workshop, we’ll demystify the most important retirement accounts and help you build a strong foundation for your future. You’ll learn the ins and outs of 401(k)s, 403(b)s, Traditional and Roth IRAs, and even Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and brokerage accounts. We’ll also cover essential tax planning tips and investment strategies that can maximize your savings.

Please check the Unlock Your Future: Beginner's Guide to Retirement class registration page for more information and to register.

https://www.hvcc.edu/programs/community-professional-workforce-development/schedules/business-financial-planning.html :Beginner'sGuidetoRetirement

If you’ve never worked with royal icing or have dabbled just a little, this class will help you get the ball rolling. We...
09/29/2026

If you’ve never worked with royal icing or have dabbled just a little, this class will help you get the ball rolling. We will work step by step on each cookie to learn the various decorating techniques used with royal icing, specifically piping/outlining, flooding, and wet-on-wet techniques. There are five cookie designs planned, and we will keep things rolling to get them all completed by the end of class. All supplies are provided.

https://www.hvcc.edu/programs/community-professional-workforce-development/schedules/cooking.html

In this class, get a behind-the-scenes look at how cemeteries operate and explore the many options available for final d...
09/25/2026

In this class, get a behind-the-scenes look at how cemeteries operate and explore the many options available for final disposition, including cremation and various types of final resting choices. Participants will leave with the knowledge and confidence needed to make informed decisions, plan thoughtfully, and clearly communicate their wishes, easing the burden and uncertainty for loved ones.

https://www.hvcc.edu/programs/community-professional-workforce-development/schedules/leisure-special-interest.html

This “hero building” course is for anyone interested in self-improvement or personal development who is excited about be...
09/22/2026

This “hero building” course is for anyone interested in self-improvement or personal development who is excited about becoming the best version of themselves and thus a hero to the people around them. This world needs heroes today more than ever! This course is designed to help you reach your full potential and will follow a step-by-step process to help you determine who you want to be and help you build a protocol to achieve what you find most important in your life.

https://www.hvcc.edu/programs/community-professional-workforce-development/schedules/leisure-special-interest.html

This is a low-impact, high-intensity class that focuses on upper body combinations to increase cardiovascular endurance ...
09/17/2026

This is a low-impact, high-intensity class that focuses on upper body combinations to increase cardiovascular endurance without jumps or kicks. Every combination puts muscle behind the movement to work the core while standing. Your arms and abs will never look better! The class offers a balance of muscle group exercises designed to strengthen and stretch shoulders, hip flexors, calves, and biceps.

https://www.hvcc.edu/programs/community-professional-workforce-development/schedules/health-fitness.html

Last Friday, HVCC Workforce Development & Community Education was invited to an apprenticeship signing event at NY Creat...
09/15/2026

Last Friday, HVCC Workforce Development & Community Education was invited to an apprenticeship signing event at NY Creates in Albany, NY.

NY Creates, in partnership with Micron Technology, onboarded 10 new apprentices in the Industrial Manufacturing Technician trade. Each of the 10 apprentices will be working hard in their careers with dedicated mentors and also taking a handful of courses at HVCC.

We are very excited to a part of this process with you all! Congratulations!

There’s truly nothing more heartfelt than receiving a hand-stamped card made with love. Whether you’re new to stamping o...
09/14/2026

There’s truly nothing more heartfelt than receiving a hand-stamped card made with love. Whether you’re new to stamping or a seasoned crafter, you’ll enjoy creating meaningful cards your friends and family will treasure. Come stamp, relax, and leave with cards ready to brighten someone’s day! In each class you will create three cards with envelopes. Please bring a pair of sharp scissors and adhesive, such as craft glue or a tape runner, with you to class.

https://www.hvcc.edu/programs/community-professional-workforce-development/schedules/arts-crafts.html

The “Girls in STEM” conference, held each spring at Hudson Valley Community College, was recently recognized by the New ...
09/11/2026

The “Girls in STEM” conference, held each spring at Hudson Valley Community College, was recently recognized by the New York State School Boards Association with it’s ‘Champions of Change‘ award. 🏆
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According to NYSSBA, the award recognizes organizations that make a “meaningful, positive impact through innovative programs and initiatives”, and “are seen as models that can inspire broader change across the state”. 🧬
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HVCC has proudly hosted the interactive “Girls in STEM” event for the past 12 years, with plans to continue into the future. Our office, represented above by two of our Assistant Directors Kimberly Williams (second from the left) and Katie Davis (second from the right), was honored to play a role in supporting the event, alongside colleagues and faculty members Beth Ernest, Christine Jenkins, and Lisa Lavery! 🧪
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