This is an eight-hour course that must be completed within 12 months from completion of the eight-hour pre-assignment course for Security Guards, and annually thereafter. The course is structured to provide the student with updated and enhanced information on the duties and responsibilities of a security guard. Topics include the role of the security guard, legal powers and limitations, emergency situations, communications and public relations, access control, and ethics and conduct.

The New York State Education Department requires healthcare, educational, and other licensed professionals to be trained to identify and report child abuse. Matriculated students at MVCC should consult with academic advisors before enrolling in this course. 

This offering includes the updated content required by NYSED as of September 2025.

Wondering what careers are out there with Drones? Learn the basics of drone flight and the rules. You will first use a flight simulator and then take to the skies with a real drone!  You will also learn about the various components of a drone and will be exposed to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and guidelines. The camp will culminate with a fun series of activities including an obstacle course.

Design build, and program LEGO MINDSTORMS-based robots to perform fun, autonomous "missions" on a playing field.  

Learn basic engineering, building and programming skills using LEGO® Education WeDo sets, ultimately applying these newly learned concepts to make their designs come to life! Camp will focus on celebrating discovery, problem solving, and teamwork.

This workshop satisfies the New York State Education Department's requirement for two-hour school violence prevention training (SAVE). The course focuses on issues relating to violence and safety for school-age children from both the identification and prevention perspectives. Topics include abuse and neglect, abduction, substance abuse, traffic and fire safety, and violence. Teachers' legal responsibilities, dangerous behavior identification, intervention techniques, effective classroom management, and promoting positive attitudes and behaviors will also be discussed.