Workforce Development & Lifelong Learning

Trocaire College provides continuing education and professional training for the community through its Department of Workforce Development & Lifelong Learning. Its mission is to provide the education necessary for continuing economic growth.

Workforce Development & Lifelong Learning
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Workforce Development

The Workforce Development Department offers a wide range of training and educational opportunities for individuals getting started in the workplace, furthering their current careers, or working to meet licensure/certification requirements.  A variety of programs and training are available not only for businesses, but for personal and professional growth.

 

Lifelong Learning

The Lifelong Learning office offers professional and personal development classes at Trocaire College and online via the Web.  Classes are specifically designed to meet the ongoing educational needs of our alumni and the local community.  Continuing Education Units (CEU's) are granted for appropriate professional development courses. Personal development and community interest programs as well as test preparation and wellness classes are offered to the community.  Listings of all programs are available each semester in the Lifelong Learning Course Catalog.

 

Partnerships

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Jobs

Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning positions become available often, please visit Trocaire’s main employment page for details.

Social Media

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For additional information on workforce development or lifelong learning, contact:

Hal P. Kingsley
Director of Workforce Development & Lifelong Learning
6681 Transit Road, Williamsville, NY  14221
Call (716) 827-4310 or workforcedev@trocaire.edu

Online Credit Free Programs

Trocaire College offers more than 300 instructor-facilitated online courses.  Through well-crafted lessons, expert online instruction, and interaction with fellow students, participants in these courses gain valuable knowledge at their convenience.  The following online courses are offered through partnerships between Trocaire College and Education To Go, Penn Foster and ProTrain - all industry leaders in online continuing education courses.

You Got Class

Get skills for the 21st century. Demonstrate your knowledge. Boost your productivity and your organization’s bottom line. Online learning is easy. It's fun! Our online certificates and courses are provided by quality colleges and associations with expert instructors. Participate anytime day or evening, from any computer. http://www.yougotclass.org/catalog.cfm/Trocaire

Education 2 Go

You may take these affordable, fast and convenient online courses in the comfort of your home or office at times that are convenient for you.  Courses begin monthly, run for six weeks and are comprised of 12 lessons that are posted to the website weekly.  The courses are entirely Web-based with comprehensive lessons, quizzes and assignments.  You may ask questions of your instructor and receive advice at any time during the course - all online.  Visit the Ed2Go website for more information.

ProTrain

Offering dozens of options in healthcare, accounting, information technology and green/renewable energy online training courses to provide you with the workforce skills necessary for many in-demand occupations. Gain the knowledge you need to get a new job, brush up on your current skills or take something just for fun.

Visit the ProTrain website for more information.

Penn Foster

Offering a breadth of viable, online academic alternatives that meet the training needs of business professionals and the regions dislocated and displaced work population.  All online programs are on-demand and tailored around your schedule.  All programs can be completed in as little as 6 to 9 months.

Visit the Penn Foster website for more information.

BWI National Heath Promotion Training Institute

To register for the BWI courses, please contact the Office of Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning.

HP Coordinator Training: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwZeYxZvPtc
BFK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pnSKWnR1bc
Personal Health: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQ3lSWvpBsU

On-site Offering:
"Be Fit Kids" Instructor Certification

BWI Health Promotion Coordinator


Online Offerings:
"Be Fit Kids" Instructor Certification
BWI Health Promotion Coordinator

Worksite Wellness
Personal Health Certification
Online Pricing