Launch your culinary career with hands-on training that prepares you for employment in professional kitchens. Designed for aspiring cooks and those looking to refresh their skills, this course teaches the essential techniques and practices valued by employers. Gain practical experience in core cooking methods, knife skills, station prep, kitchen Organization, and efficient workflow while building the communication and teamwork skills to thrive in fast-paced, high-volume food service environments. Build a strong foundation in food safety and sanitation aligned with ServSafe standards and earn an industry recognized certification.

Prepare for a career on the front lines of the hospitality industry with this hands-on training designed for those entering or re-entering the workforce. Learn reservation, check-in/check-out, and point-of-sale systems while building skills in communication, problem-solving, and service recovery. Develop the professionalism and confidence to manage high-volume guest interactions with accuracy and courtesy. Aligned with the service standards and expectations of a busy and successful hotel, this training prepares participants to deliver a high-quality guest experience in fast-paced hospitality environments.

The class tuition is $1,500 but is currently free to enrollees who qualify for Fast Track funding.The 60 hour, in-person Intro to Dental Assistant program prepares students for entry-level positions in a dentist office. The 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. Students who successfully complete the program receive a MVCC certificate of completion.

Are you great with your hands, eager to learn and ambitious to earn? Take the first step towards a career as a Dental Technician and gain the knowledge to master the art, perfect the science and create smiles that last! This course covers the foundational skills and knowledge needed to begin a career as a dental lab technician. Learn about dental anatomy, lab safety, and hands-on fabrication processes, and explore the basics of dental materials, tools, and techniques used to create crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics. Ideal for those interested in entering the dental field, this course provides practical, career-focused training without a degree requirement.

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) help individuals with developmental disabilities live meaningful, independent, and self-directed lives. They provide person-centered support across residential, community, and day program settings by assisting with daily living activities, promoting skill development, ensuring health and safety, and advocating for individual rights and well-being. This course will prepare you for this rewarding career through a combination of foundational direct support knowledge and essential workplace skills, including communication, documentation, and job readiness.

This program equips aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners with the essential skills to launch and manage a business. Participants learn key marketing strategies alongside fundamental accounting practices to promote their offerings and maintain accurate financial records. Topics include branding, digital marketing, budgeting, bookkeeping, and basic financial analysis. Ideal for those starting or strengthening a small business, it offers practical, career-focused training without a degree commitment.

This free, all-inclusive program will provide you with all the tools you need to become a New York State security guard. You’ll complete the Eight-Hour Pre-Assignment Training, the 16-Hour On-the-Job Training, and your NYS application and fingerprinting, 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. 

This course is valued at $600.

This class is open to the public and is zero cost due to students eligible for Fast Track funding. Class value is $1000.

Students are only eligible to enroll in one healthcare based training under the Fast Track program. If you have already taken a healthcare class through Fast Track then you are not eligible for additional funding through the program. Before registering contact us for alternate funding options.

Students must be at least 17 years old to enroll in the training and sit for the certification exam.

To receive the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification, students must:

• pass the 48-hour classroom training
• pass the PTCB national certification exam
• be at least 18 years old (students take the certification exam at 17 but not get officially certified until reaching 18)
• provide proof of a high school diploma or its equivalent

Upon successful course completion students receive a voucher code for the PTCB national certification exam. Successful passing of the application process/background check is required to sit for the exam.

This comprehensive 48-hour course will prepare students to enter the pharmacy field and take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board exam. Technicians work in hospitals, home infusion pharmacies, community pharmacies, and other health care settings – working under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. Course content includes medical terminology specific to the pharmacy, reading and interpreting prescriptions, and defining drugs by generic and brand names. Students will learn dosage calculations, I.V. flow rates, drug compounding, dose conversions, dispensing of prescriptions, inventory control, and billing and reimbursement. Students must be at least seventeen years of age to enroll in the training and eighteen with a high school diploma or equivalency to be certified.

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.

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.

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.