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With new truck, SUNY Canton looks to expand CDL training program
CANTON — With a new truck to use, SUNY Canton’s commercial driver’s license (CDL) program is ramping up to train even more people to receive their licenses. With a $50,000 gift from the Garrett Family Fund, the school was able to purchase a 2016 Freightliner Cascadia 125 truck and new trailers for the program. Along […]
Stewart’s Foundation pledges $125K to boost engagement at SUNY Potsdam
POTSDAM — SUNY Potsdam has received a $125,000 financial commitment over the next five years from the Stewart’s Foundation, established by Stewart’s Shops and the Dake family that owns the chain of convenience stores and fuel stations. The foundation’s gift over a half decade will establish the SUNY Potsdam/Stewart’s Foundation Community and College Engagement Fund,
Oneida County announces grant fund to help daycare businesses and startups
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County has launched a Family Daycare Startup Grant Program providing $250,000 to create new home daycare businesses and help existing home
KeyBank Foundation provides $250K to United Way of CNY’s Thrive at Work program
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The KeyBank Foundation says it is investing $250,000 in the United Way of Central New York’s Thrive at Work program. The new
TC3 to use foundation grant to support Tioga County students
DRYDEN — Tioga County residents studying at Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3) during the 2024-25 academic year can get some financial help, if eligible. The Owego–based Mildred Faulkner Truman Foundation awarded TC3 a $15,000 grant to help Tioga County students needing assistance. The foundation has a “long history” of supporting students at TC3, contributing well
SUNY Oswego’s OWIER names first director of workforce innovation
OSWEGO — SUNY Oswego’s Office of Workforce Innovation and External Relations (OWIER) has named Kathryn Watson as its inaugural director of workforce innovation and community impact. SUNY Oswego President Peter Nwosu launched the school’s OWIER in the fall of 2023, The OWIER provides a designated point of entry into SUNY Oswego for industry, nonprofit, public,
Recent grads connect with area job openings through CAI
SYRACUSE — The human-resources manager at American Food & Vending in Salina, calls the Career Apprenticeship Initiative (CAI) “an awesome initiative.” “We hired a graduate last year who is now a full-time employee of ours,” Ian Ballard said in a CenterState CEO announcement. “If it wasn’t for the Initiative, this is an individual who we
Griffiss Institute names VP of intergovernmental affairs
ROME — The Griffiss Institute recently appointed Angela Wright as its new VP of intergovernmental affairs. The organization said this strategic addition to its team is part of its continued efforts to expand the VICEROY Scholars program. “Angela’s proven track record in government relations and advocacy will be invaluable as we strengthen our strategic partnerships
Utica University names VP for enrollment management
UTICA — Utica University recently appointed W. Eric Sykes as its new VP for enrollment management, following a comprehensive national search. “To land a remarkable thought-leader and practitioner in the enrollment management field such as Eric is a testament to his abilities as well as the opportunities Utica University presents,” Utica University President Todd Pfannestiel
Believe Bowl set for Sept. 6 at Utica University
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica University will kick off this year’s football season with the 7th annual Believe Bowl on Friday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m.
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