Course offerings include: Financial Planning Overview; Intermediate Quickbooks; Introduction to Quickbooks; Social Security Optimization and Stocks, Bonds and Investing. Courses vary each semester and are held at various locations. Call for detailed information.

Offers a 30-credit program which prepares graduates for the positions of assistant, associate or deputy superintendent for business. Course work includes 24 core credits in educational administration and a 400-hour, hands-on internship in a school business office, enabling students to hone their business acumen. Courses explore public school finance, the school budget process and school district administration. Students without teaching experience may qualify for New York state certification as a School District Business Leader. Candidates for this program must possess a master’s degree and have an appropriate career background and aspirations. Upon completion of their coursework students must pass the New York State School Leadership Assessment. Call for more detailed information.

Offers adults who are 60 years of age or older the change to audit most New York State-funded, credit-bearing courses offered at Stony Brook during the Fall and Spring terms, on a space available basis and subject to permission of instructor. A list of eligible courses will be made available on the day of Senior Auditing registration. Classes that are not available for auditing include: foreign language and English literature courses, including programs at Southampton; graduate courses; laboratory courses, studio art courses, online courses, physical education courses, and instrumental music courses; Health Sciences Center courses; courses offered in self-supporting non-credit programs sponsored by the School of Professional Development, Crafts Center, Museum of Long Island Natural Sciences, and Division of Physical Education and Athletics, among others. Please note that Senior Auditors are not eligible to obtain campus email accounts or use online library services. There is a $50.00 registration fee (per course). Call for registration times.

Invites Nassau County senior citizens to participate in the Senior Observer Program. This program permits Nassau County residents 60 years of age and older to observe credit-bearing courses, tuition free, on a space-available basis. Certain courses at the College are not available through the Senior Observer Program. Although senior observers are not graded or given academic credit, they must meet course prerequisites. While the program provides senior citizens the opportunity to observe a course, the actual extent and level of participation is at the discretion of the instructor. For general information about the program, email the Lifelong Learning Department at [email protected].

Provides education and training for success in the workplace, with multiple locations serving Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties. Offers programs and training aligned with workforce needs, along with learning opportunities for professional advancement and personal development.

A student-centered collegiate community that annually serves more than 4,300 students in the counties of Genesee, Livingston, Orleans and Wyoming with 75+ academic degrees, certificates and micro-credentials, and several campus locations in Western New York State. SUNY Genesee awards over 250 student scholarships annually and has an extensive Financial Aid program. GCC is committed to providing the educational experiences which promote intellectual and social growth, workforce and economic development and global citizenship.

Provides programs exploring interests ranging from computer training, arts and crafts to nutrition and fitness. Popular courses include aqua aerobics, using the Internet, and investment planning. In the summer, a six-week program provides opportunities that include creative writing, art courses, and karate for youngsters. Semester newsletter available.

The BEST (Business and Employee Skills Training) Center at Genesee Community College offers a wide variety of programs designed to meet the evolving needs of the workforce and local businesses. These programs are primarily non-credit and focus on professional and workforce development, aiming to improve individual job skills and bolster organizational performance. Programs include technical, healthcare, business and professional development, computer and online training, driving, safety, Rural Police Training Academy, apprenticeship, and corporate customized training. The BEST Center focuses on providing high-quality, practical training to enhance individual job skills, prepare people for new careers, and support the economic growth of the Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, and Wyoming (GLOW) counties and beyond.

Free one hour courses in a variety of topics such as current events, history, and science. Classes are designed to provide older adults with opportunities for intellectual stimulation, learning, and discussion in accessible settings. No homework or no tests, just exciting discussions on academic topics alongside peers with similar interests. Class Locations: Amherst Senior Center 370 John James Audubon Pkwy. Amherst 14228 Phone: 636-3055 x3108 Baptist Manor 276 Linwood Ave. Buffalo 14209 Phone: 819-1820 Canterbury Woods 705 Renaissance Dr. Williamsville 14221 Phone: 929-5120 Cheektowaga Senior Center 3349 Broadway St. Cheektowaga 14227 Phone: 686-3930 City of Tonawanda Public Library 333 Main St. City of Tonawanda 14150 Phone: 693-5043 Clarence Senior Center 4600 Thompson Rd. Clarence 14031 Phone: 633-5138 Elma Public Library 1860 Bowen Rd. Elma 14059 Phone: 652-2719 Grand Island Golden Age Center 3278 Whitehaven Rd. Grand Island 14072 Phone: 773-9682 The GreenFields 5953 Broadway St. Lancaster 14086 Phone: 684-8400 Hamburg Senior Community Center 4540 Southwestern Blvd. Hamburg, NY 14075 Phone: 646-0665 Montabaur Heights/Brothers of Mercy 4530 Ransom Rd. Clarence 14031 Phone: 407-5104 Orchard Park Senior Center 70 Linwood Ave. Orchard Park 14127 Phone: 662-6452 SCENe/Concord Senior Center 40 Commerce Dr. Springville 14141 Phone: 770-7277 Town of Aurora Senior Center 101 King St., Suite A East Aurora 14052 Phone: 652-7934 Town of Evans Senior Center 999 Sturgeon Point Rd. Derby 14047 Phone: 947-0974 Town of Tonawanda Senior Center 291 Ensminger Rd. Tonawanda 14150 Phone: 874-3266

Offers credit courses leading to associate degrees and certificates as well as non-credit courses in workforce readiness and personal enrichment.

Offers a 12 credit certificate program that is designed to prepare practitioners to plan, implement, and evaluate education and training programs in a variety of institutional settings. Sample course offerings include: Introduction to Human Communication; Principles of Training and Staff Development; Training and Development Techniques and Practicum in Training and Development. Call for detailed information.

Offers a certificate program in Administrative Business Technology-Medical. The medical curriculum offers students the opportunity to acquire skills necessary to seek employment in doctors' offices, hospitals, research institutions, insurance and pharmaceutical companies, and other health facilities. Students take courses in medical terminology, medical transcription, medical coding, medical billing, and medical office procedures. During the final semester, all students participate in a medical internship program. Call for more detailed information regarding the certificate program.

Offers students the opportunity to earn the most sought after credential in the human resources management profession. Earning your SHRM® credential makes you a recognized expert and leader in the HR field and a valuable asset to your organization, keeping you and your organization more competitive in today's economy. This professional distinction sets you apart from your colleagues, proving your high level of knowledge and skills. HR teams are assuming increasing responsibilities in managing diverse staff and workplaces as well as setting strategic direction. SHRM®’s global HR credentials provide you tangible recognition and prepare you for advancement. Based on SHRM®’s Body of Competency and Knowledge™ (SHRM BoCK™), SHRM® certification is applicable across industries, job responsibilities, and career levels as well as recognized globally. SHRM® certifications directly link to on-the-job scenarios and realistic work situations. Our program is open to anyone that wants to attend. However, if you are seeking certification, please review SHRM’s exam eligibility requirements. Included in the course fee are the required text and online access to resources. access to SHRM® online resources. The exam fee is not included in this course fee. Call for more detailed information.

Offers Online Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning BootCamp. Hofstra Continuing Education, in partnership with QuickStart, the award-winning IT workforce readiness and career development platform offer bootcamps that are designed to accommodate both students and working professionals. You can earn your degree or certification by learning and preparing for exams online, as per the convenience of your own schedule. Call for detailed information.

Provides meaningful, educational and enriching activities to adults in the community. The Adult Education Program offers courses to a wide range of age groups. We offer a variety of classes including, but not limited to: arts/crafts, computer programs, fitness, Seniorversity courses for senior citizens and special interest courses for adults of all ages. Courses vary each semester. Call for detailed information.

Provides activities including bingo, coffee and conversation, seasonal arts and crafts, fitness classes including yoga, lectures, and creative arts. Offers recreational trips and engaging classes and trainings through University Express and other partners. Programs meet at several locations on the West Side. A hot lunch is offered every weekday through the Erie County Department of Senior Services’ Stay Fit Dining Program. To register for the lunch program, please contact the older adult programs manager, Aileen Gonzalez-Marti, at 716-884-6616 x101.

Offers courses for those who need them to become a certified teacher in New York State. Sample course offerings include Teacher Workshops/ DASA/ Child Abuse/ Project Save. Call for detailed information.

Offers a curriculum, which is approved by the American Bar Association, provides students with a background in law as practiced in legal offices and trains them to prepare documents such as probate forms, title searches and closing statements, pleadings and discovery proceedings, legal memoranda, and corporate minutes and filings. Skilled use of the English language is essential and a high level of verbal competence is required for completion of the curriculum. Knowledge of word processing software packages is strongly recommended. Call for more detailed information.

Offers a certificate program in Technical Writing. The certificate is designed using input from local employers and major corporations in the field, resulting in a targeted, career-focused curriculum that helps you break into this lucrative field. With this certificate you will learn technical writing skills that will make you more employable, such as social media strategy, writing for web applications, journalism, and more. You may pursue the Technical Writing Certificate either as a standalone 18-credit program or as an addition to any New York Tech degree, requiring only 15-credits beyond your core requirements. In either case, you’ll gain a solid grounding in classic and contemporary technical writing skills, from digital imaging to writing for the web to public speaking. Call for more detailed information.

Designed to prepare students for current and emerging roles in the growing area of human resource management. The certificate consists of 18 credits. The program is intended for students interested in developing knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics for roles related to human resource management, such as recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management and compensation, as well as general business management. Courses vary each semester. Call for detailed information.

Offers one of the nation’s most distinguished lecture series for lifelong learners. We are a community of more than 6,000 mature adults taking classes in literature, music, politics, science, art, history, economics, current events, healthy living and more! Our dynamic instructors are LIU faculty and deans as well as recognized thought leaders and experts from the local and national community. A wide array of lectures, programs and events are held year round in four sessions: winter, spring, summer and fall. There are no entrance requirements, no tests or grades. The Hutton House Lectures is located in an historic Georgian mansion that is the former home of insurance magnate Henry W. Lowe, and later Wall Street financier William E. Hutton II. Register for classes which are continuously available on a quarterly basis, but fill up quickly. Call for more detailed information.

Offers a 15 credit advanced certificate program in The Management of Health Information Systems which is designed to develop or enhance the students’ expertise in the planning, development, and implementation of health information systems. Students will focus on how health information systems can improve the delivery of health care with the latest methods and technologies for the collection, organization, use and evaluation of health care information. Sample course offerings include: Leadership and Managerial Development; Management Of Health Care Information Systems; Health Care Services and Systems; Project Management and Strategic Planning in Health Care Information Systems. Call for more detailed information.

Offers lifetime services to people with Down Syndrome and other developmental disabilitites, age 18 and over, who wish to attend classes to expand skills in an adult education setting.

Offers an 18-credit Advanced Graduate Certificate (AGC) in Finance which prepares students for careers in financial management, including financial analysis, portfolio management, investment banking and corporate financial associate positions. The curriculum places an emphasis on developing financial analytical skills. It offers in-depth knowledge of the principles and techniques of finance and accounting needed to understand how corporate financial objectives are developed, measured and reported, as well as the central issues in government regulation, taxation and financial reporting. The AGC in Finance is a part-time program designed for working professionals. All courses are scheduled in the evening, and several of them are offered completely online. Call for course offerings and detailed information.

Integrates the arts into the school curriculum for the understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity. This is accomplished through annual teachers' workshops for professional development and in-service credit, indigenous artists' visits to the schools and the lending program of Discovery Chests containing dozens of cultural artifacts and objects for hands-on experiences within the classroom.