UTICA, N.Y. — SUNY Polytechnic Institute and Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) announced that the two schools are deepening their partnership through new initiatives designed to promote seamless academic transfer, foster career development, and support the regional economy.

Key areas of collaboration include the integration of a dedicated transfer track in Open Houses at both institutions, sustained marketing campaigns to promote academic pathways, and the establishment of a SUNY Poly office on MVCC’s campus. Additionally, MVCC at Poly and Poly at MVCC events will further promote cross-campus engagement, with the next event scheduled for April 25.

“Our partnership with MVCC exemplifies the power of collaboration in advancing educational opportunities and workforce development for the Mohawk Valley,” SUNY Poly President Winston Soboyejo said in the announcement. “By fostering seamless pathways to higher education, expanding joint initiatives, and strengthening connections with regional partners, we are empowering students to achieve their academic and career aspirations. Together, SUNY Poly and MVCC are driving innovation, enhancing access to education, and contributing to the long-term success of our community.”

The institutions are working together to identify shared employer partners to offer students well-defined career pathways that meet local workforce needs. By sharing resources and expertise, both institutions aim to provide enhanced access to internships, apprenticeships, and job-placement opportunities.

“In partnership with SUNY Poly, MVCC is committed to enhancing pathways that empower students to pursue their academic and career dreams,” MVCC President Randall J. VanWagoner said. “Through joint initiatives like Path to Poly and Poly Promise, strategic partnerships with local employers, and high-impact models like Free FastTrack and apprenticeships, we are not only preparing students for the workforce but also strengthening the ties between education and industry to help our student pursue quality jobs with family-sustaining wages, enabling them to thrive long after graduation.”

Other initiatives include further collaboration on the annual CNY Hackathon event, joint efforts on accelerator activities and business-incubator grants through local organizations, and collaborating on artificial-intelligence initiatives that elevate research, teaching and learning, and societal advancement.