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Looking for a way to explore a new career? We can help you get there faster and at NO COST!

Focus on your learning, advance faster, and save time and money!

The programs listed below are completely free and designed to combine personalized attention, expert instruction, and embedded networking as a pathway to career exploration and advancement.

Enroll below and an advisor will follow up with you on next steps. For more information contact Danielle Kall-Marrone at 315-792-5365, or Nathan Edwards at 315-792-5364.. TO CONFIRM YOUR SPOT, ADDITIONAL PAPERWORK WILL BE REQUIRED! Minimum age for all programs is 17 years. You will need to meet with a FastTrack representative to finalize your enrollment in this program. Participants must be eligible to work in the U.S.

PLEASE ENROLL IN JUST ONE CLASS OPTION. NOT SURE WHAT YOU'D LIKE TO TAKE? AN ADVISOR CAN HELP YOU DECIDE!

  • Advanced Manufacturing fundamentals (Fast track)
  • CRN 36039
    Fee: $0.00
    Instructor:
    Capacity Remaining: 10
    Dates: 6/8/2026 - 7/13/2026
    Times: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    Days: M
    Sessions: 6
    Building: Utica Campus (opens in new tab)
    Room: TBD
    Gain a solid foundation in modern manufacturing processes, tools, and technologies. This hands-on class introduces key concepts in safety, precision measurement, blueprint reading, and quality control. Explore manufacturing methods such as manual machining, CNC operations, and additive manufacturing while developing the skills employers seek in today’s high-tech production environments. Perfect for individuals preparing for entry-level roles or looking to advance in the manufacturing field.

 

  • Intro to Culinary Arts (Fast Track)
  • CRN 35895
    Fee: $0.00
    Instructor: Mona Chandler
    Capacity Remaining: 15
    Dates: 5/5/2026 - 5/28/2026
    Times: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Days: Tu Th
    Sessions: 8
    Building: Plumley Complex, Rome Campus (opens in new tab)
    Room: TBD

    This hands-on class will prepare you for a successful start in the restaurant industry. It covers kitchen basics, professional skills for success, and preparation for the included ServSafe certification test. Parents enrolled in this course may qualify for Whole Family Education supports, including free dinner, on-site childcare (ages 5+), and transportation assistance during class. 

    Please select only ONE free fast track program. 

    Course Cost: $1000
    Your Cost: $0 due to Fast Track Funding


 

 

 

  • Intro to Solar Energy Systems (fast track)
  • CRN 36037
    Fee: $0.00
    Instructor: Bob Decker
    Capacity Remaining: 20
    Dates: 6/16/2026 - 8/6/2026
    Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Days: Tu Th
    Sessions: 16
    Building: Utica Campus (opens in new tab)
    Room: TBD
    Get started in the growing field of solar energy with this hands-on course, where you’ll learn about planning and installing photovoltaic (PV) systems for homes and gain some of the basic skills needed for entry-level jobs in solar installation. Topics include how solar energy components and systems work, methods for choosing the right equipment, and the design of grid-tied systems and off-grid systems. The course is ideal for beginners who have a basic understanding of electricity and math skills. High school diploma or equivalent required. Students completing this class will receive a 10-hour OSHA Certificate and will be eligible to take the optional exam for the nationally recognized NABCEP Photovoltaic Associate credential. All materials and test fees are included. This class is FREE due to Fast Track funding.

 

  • Intro to Welding Techniques -fast track
  • CRN 35968
    Fee: $0.00
    Instructor:
    Capacity Remaining: 20
    Dates: 6/9/2026 - 7/14/2026
    Times: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 6
    Building: Utica Campus (opens in new tab)
    Room: TBD

    This hands-on course introduces essential welding skills, safety practices, and blueprint reading for those interested in welding as a career. Students will learn to identify and prevent hazards, safely operate tools, and gain experience with Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW/Stick), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG), and Gas Metal & Flux Cored Arc Welding (GMAW/FCAW/MIG & Flux Core). The course also covers oxyacetylene and plasma cutting techniques, along with fundamental blueprint reading and measuring skills. Ideal for beginners, this class provides a strong foundation for further training or entry-level opportunities in welding.

    This course is valued at $1000.

    This class is free due to Fast Track Funding.


 

  • Step Into Childcare- A FREE Intro Workshop
  • CRN 61446
    Fee: $0.00
    Instructor:
    Capacity Remaining: 8
    Dates: 4/29/2026 - 4/29/2026
    Times: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
    Days: W
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Academic Building, Utica Campus (opens in new tab)
    Room: 262 Classroom

    Do you love working with children? Join Cornell Cooperative Extension for this free workshop that will help you explore how to start your career as a childcare provider. Learn about the steps to become licensed or registered, the support available along the way, and the rewarding opportunities in this high-demand field. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for a meaningful new path, this workshop will help you take the first step toward a fulfilling and profitable career in childcare.

    This class is an exploratory workshop and is offered free of charge. This workshop will not count against your free Fast Track course allotment.


 

  • Step Into Childcare- A FREE Intro Workshop
  • CRN 36034
    Fee: $0.00
    Instructor:
    Capacity Remaining: 20
    Dates: 5/20/2026 - 5/20/2026
    Times: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
    Days: W
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Utica Campus (opens in new tab)
    Room: TBD

    Do you love working with children? Join Cornell Cooperative Extension for this free workshop that will help you explore how to start your career as a childcare provider. Learn about the steps to become licensed or registered, the support available along the way, and the rewarding opportunities in this high-demand field. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for a meaningful new path, this workshop will help you take the first step toward a fulfilling and profitable career in childcare.

    This class is an exploratory workshop and is offered free of charge. This workshop will not count against your free Fast Track course allotment.


 

  • Step Into Childcare- A FREE Intro Workshop
  • CRN 36035
    Fee: $50.00
    Instructor: Sandra Dellano
    Capacity Remaining: 6
    Dates: 6/23/2026 - 6/23/2026
    Times: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Utica Campus (opens in new tab)
    Room: TBD

    Do you love working with children? Join Cornell Cooperative Extension for this free workshop that will help you explore how to start your career as a childcare provider. Learn about the steps to become licensed or registered, the support available along the way, and the rewarding opportunities in this high-demand field. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for a meaningful new path, this workshop will help you take the first step toward a fulfilling and profitable career in childcare.

    This class is an exploratory workshop and is offered free of charge. This workshop will not count against your free Fast Track course allotment.


 

  • Step Into Childcare- A FREE Intro Workshop
  • CRN 36036
    Fee: $0.00
    Instructor:
    Capacity Remaining: 20
    Dates: 7/23/2026 - 7/23/2026
    Times: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Utica Campus (opens in new tab)
    Room: TBD

    Do you love working with children? Join Cornell Cooperative Extension for this free workshop that will help you explore how to start your career as a childcare provider. Learn about the steps to become licensed or registered, the support available along the way, and the rewarding opportunities in this high-demand field. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for a meaningful new path, this workshop will help you take the first step toward a fulfilling and profitable career in childcare.

    This class is an exploratory workshop and is offered free of charge. This workshop will not count against your free Fast Track course allotment.


 

 

 

  • Teaching Assistant Prep (Fast track)
  • CRN 35807
    Fee: $0.00
    Instructor:
    Capacity Remaining: 25
    Dates: 7/13/2026 - 7/16/2026
    Times: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    Days: M Tu W Th
    Sessions: 4
    Building: Utica Campus (opens in new tab)
    Room: TBD

    This program prepares individuals to seek Level 1 Teacher Assistant Certification. Trainees will complete the following mandatory workshops: Child Abuse Identification, School Violence Intervention and Prevention, & DASA.  Directions on how to register for NYS ATAS and complete fingerprinting will be addressed, as well as tools for your job search and interviewing. ATAS test prep will be covered. This course is free due to Fast Track funding. 
     

    Please select only ONE free fast track program. 


 

 

 

  • 16 Hour On-the-Job Training Course for Security Guards (fast track)
  • CRN 34083
    Fee: $100.00
    Instructor: Joe Ciccone
    Capacity Remaining: 30
    Dates: 7/21/2026 - 7/30/2026
    Times: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Days: Tu Th
    Sessions: 4
    Building: Utica Campus (opens in new tab)
    Room: TBD

    This is a 16-hour course that must be completed within 90 days of employment as a security guard. The course provides the student with detailed information on the duties and responsibilities of a security guard. Topics covered in this course include the role of the security guard, legal powers and limitations, emergency situations, communications and public relations, access control, ethics and conduct, incident command systems, and terrorism. The passing of an examination is required for successful completion of this course.

    Please select only ONE free fast track program. This course is valued at $100.


    Course Cost: $100
    Your Cost: $0 due to Fast Track Funding

 

  • 8 Hour Pre-Assignment Training Course for Security Guards (Fast track)
  • CRN 34799
    Fee: $70.00
    Instructor: John Bielby
    Capacity Remaining: 30
    Dates: 6/24/2026 - 6/25/2026
    Times: 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    Days: W Th
    Sessions: 2
    Building: Plumley Complex, Rome Campus (opens in new tab)
    Room: TBD

    This is an eight-hour course required by New York State as the first step in obtaining a security guard registration card from the New York State Department of State. The course provides the student with a general overview of the duties and responsibilities of a security guard. Topics covered in this course include the role of the security guard, legal powers and limitations, emergency situations, communications and public relations, access control, and ethics and conduct. The passing of an examination is required for successful completion of this course. Participants must be age 18+ for licensing and have a valid Social Security number at the time of training. For most employers, a driver's license and HSE is required. 

    Please select only ONE free fast track program. This course is valued at $70.


    Course Cost: $70
    Your Cost: $0 due to Fast Track Funding

 

  • 8 Hour Pre-Assignment Training Course for Security Guards (Fast track)
  • CRN 33963
    Fee: $70.00
    Instructor: Joe Ciccone
    Capacity Remaining: 30
    Dates: 8/4/2026 - 8/6/2026
    Times: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Days: Tu Th
    Sessions: 2
    Building: Utica Campus (opens in new tab)
    Room: TBD

    This is an eight-hour course required by New York State as the first step in obtaining a security guard registration card from the New York State Department of State. The course provides the student with a general overview of the duties and responsibilities of a security guard. Topics covered in this course include the role of the security guard, legal powers and limitations, emergency situations, communications and public relations, access control, and ethics and conduct. The passing of an examination is required for successful completion of this course. Participants must be age 18+ for licensing and have a valid Social Security number at the time of training. For most employers, a driver's license and HSE is required. 

    Please select only ONE free fast track program. This course is valued at $70.


    Course Cost: $70
    Your Cost: $0 due to Fast Track Funding

 

  • Phlebotomy Certificate
  • Fee: $0.00
    CRN: 25917
  • Dates: 4/20/2026 - 6/10/2026
  • Times: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Days: M W
    Building: Academic Building, Utica Campus (opens in new tab)
    Room: 136 Classroom
  • Students are only eligible to register in one Healthcare related Fast Track program. 

    This program will familiarize you with various aspects of the medical laboratory and provides a certificate and skills required to work as a phlebotomist in a hospital, laboratory, or medical office. Intense classroom instruction is combined with individualized clinical practice.

    Medical requirement includes proof of a physical and negative TB test results read within twelve months of clinical start date, proof of two Mumps Measles and Rubella (MMR) and Tdap or Tetanus toxoid within 10 years.

    Tuition includes an insurance fee.

    Note: High school diploma or equivalency needed for employment.


    Medical requirements before clinical participation include proof a physical within one year, TB test results read within one month of class start date, and positive titers or proof of two Mumps Measles and Rubella (MMR) and two Varicella vaccines. A Tdap or Tetanus toxoid within 10 years, seasonal flu shot, and Hepatitis B vaccine with complete series dates are also required. Tuition includes an insurance fee. Note: High school diploma or equivalency needed for employment.

    Course Cost: $700
    Your Cost: $0 due to Fast Track Funding

  • THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
 

 

  • Dental Assistant (fast track)
  • Fee: $0.00
    CRN: 28241
  • Dates: 2/17/2026 - 4/23/2026
  • Times: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Days: Tu Th
    Building: Plumley Complex, Rome Campus (opens in new tab)
    Room: 208 Classroom
  • The class tuition is $1,500 but is currently free to enrollees who qualify for Fast Track funding.The 60 hour, in-person Dental Assistant program prepares students for entry-level positions in one of the fastest growing healthcare professions. With the national increase in healthcare-related services, and the national shortage of healthcare professionals, the need for dental assistants is growing substantially. With a growing workforce over 300,000 strong, a career in dental assisting ranks as the fourth fastest growing occupation in the healthcare technician field. The program prepares learners for entry-level positions as a chair-side dental assistant. This program covers the history of dentistry, introduction to the dental office, the legal aspects of dentistry, introduction to oral anatomy, dental operatory, introduction to tooth structure (primary and permanent teeth), the oral cavity; and other areas. The purpose of this program is to familiarize learners with all areas of administrative and clinical dental assisting focusing on the responsibilities required to function as an assistant in a dental practice.


    This class section meets on the Rome campus, 1101 Floyd Ave, Rome NY
  • THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
 

  • Early Childhood Education Microcredential (fast track)
  • Fee: $0.00
     
    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Jan. 21-May 6

    Social & Philosophical Foundations of Education • M, W, F • 9:05-10 a.m.

    Child Development • M, W • 4:05-5:25 p.m.

    Introduction to Exceptionalities • T, Th. • 4-5:25 p.m.

    Introduction to Early Childhood Education (Fall offering)

 

 

 

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • Fee: $0.00
    CRN: 61454
  • Dates: 1/13/2026 - 3/20/2026
  • Times: 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
    Days: Tu Th F
    Building: Plumley Complex, Rome Campus (opens in new tab)
    Room: 237 Lab - Biology
  • Students are only eligible to register for one Fast Track heathcare section.

    Get New York State-certified with this accelerated 120-hour course that combines 90 hours of classroom and lab with 30 supervised clinical training hours. Upon successful completion of the course, you will take the NYS certification exam on-site. Medical requirements before clinical clearance include proof of a physical and TB test results within 12 months of clinical start date, and positive titers or proof of two Mumps Measles and Rubella (MMR) vaccinations.

    All students must pass two reading comprehension exams with a score of 90% in order to be eligible for the training.

    100% classroom, lab and clinical attendance is required to be eligible to sit for the certification exam.

    CNA is valued at $1500.


    CNA Rome
    Spring 2026

    Schedule is subject to minor changes.

    January 13 – March 20, 2026
    Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
    9:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Clinical dates are Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

    Lecture: 70 hrs, Tue, Thur, Fri, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm , 1/13-2/27 and 3/17, 19, 20

    Lab: 20 hrs, Tue, Thur, Fri, 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
      Group 1: 1/13, 16, 22, 27, 30 and 2/5, 10, 13, 19, 24
      Group 2: 1/15, 20, 23, 29 and 2/3, 6, 12, 17, 20, 26

    Off-Campus Clinical: 30 hrs, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur. Fri, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
      Group 1: 3/2, 3, 4, 5, 6
      Group 2: 3/9, 10, 11, 12, 13

    Course Cost: $1500
    Your Cost: $0 due to Fast Track Funding

  • THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
 

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • Fee: $0.00
    CRN: 61586
  • Dates: 4/13/2026 - 6/8/2026
  • Times: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Days: M Tu W
    Building: Academic Building, Utica Campus (opens in new tab)
    Room: To Be Assigned
  • Students are only eligible to register for one Fast Track heathcare section.

    Get New York State-certified with this accelerated 120-hour course that combines 90 hours of classroom and lab with 30 supervised clinical training hours. Upon successful completion of the course, you will take the NYS certification exam on-site. Medical requirements before clinical clearance include proof of a physical and TB test results within 12 months of clinical start date, and positive titers or proof of two Mumps Measles and Rubella (MMR) vaccinations.

    All students must pass two reading comprehension exams with a score of 90% in order to be eligible for the training.

    100% classroom, lab and clinical attendance is required to be eligible to sit for the certification exam.

    CNA is valued at $1500.


    Registration for the April '26 Utica CNA section opens online only on Thursday, March 12 at 12:00 pm.

    MVCC CNA Utica
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
    4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
    April 13 – June 8, 2026
     
    Lecture (90 hrs): April 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 | May 4, 5, 6, 11, 12
    Lab (20 hrs): May 13, 18, 19, 20
    On-Site Clinical (30 hrs): May 26, 27 | June 1, 2, 3, 8

    Course Cost: $1500
    Your Cost: $0 due to Fast Track Funding

  • THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
 

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • Fee: $0.00
    CRN: 61588
  • Dates: 4/14/2026 - 6/18/2026
  • Times: 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
    Days: Tu Th F
    Building: Plumley Complex, Rome Campus (opens in new tab)
    Room: 237 Lab - Biology
  • Students are only eligible to register for one Fast Track heathcare section.

    Get New York State-certified with this accelerated 120-hour course that combines 90 hours of classroom and lab with 30 supervised clinical training hours. Upon successful completion of the course, you will take the NYS certification exam on-site. Medical requirements before clinical clearance include proof of a physical and TB test results within 12 months of clinical start date, and positive titers or proof of two Mumps Measles and Rubella (MMR) vaccinations.

    All students must pass two reading comprehension exams with a score of 90% in order to be eligible for the training.

    100% classroom, lab and clinical attendance is required to be eligible to sit for the certification exam.

    CNA is valued at $1500.


    MVCC CNA Rome
    Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
    9:00 am – 2:30 pm
    April 14 – June 18

    Lecture
    70 hours
    9:00a-12:00p
    April 14, 16, 17, 21, 23, 24, 28, 30
    May 1, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 15, 19, 21, 22, 26, 28
    June 16, 18  (6/16+18 meet 9:00a-2:30p)

    Lab
    20 hours x 2 sections
    10 classes
    12:30p-2:30p
    Group 1: April 14, 17, 23, 28 and May 1, 7, 12, 15, 21, 26
    Group 2: April 16, 21, 24, 30 and May 5, 8, 14, 19, 22, 28

    Clinical @ Rome Health
    30 hours x 2 sections
    5 classes
    9:00 am – 3:00 pm
    Group 1: June 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
    Group 2: June 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

    Tentative Test Dates: Monday, June 22 and Tuesday, June 23

    Course Cost: $1500
    Your Cost: $0 due to Fast Track Funding

  • THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
 

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