OTHER STUDENT SERVICES
Manufacturing Technology Institute
Jamestown Campus
The Manufacturing Technology Institute on the Jamestown Campus focuses on the development and provision of training to support advanced manufacturing in the region. MTI houses several of the college’s accredited educational programs such as industrial equipment technology, mechanical technology, machine tool technology, and welding technology, as well as non-credit industry specific customized training programs.
MTI’s mission is to provide services to businesses and individuals in the region in the form of hands-on manufacturing technical training and technology assistance.
MTI’s vision is to be the premier manufacturing skills training provider in the region. MTI works in cooperation with the public and private education system to define and implement a clear pathway of manufacturing technology training from grade school to a graduate degree. MTI builds partnerships with both public and private sectors to support this vision.
Cattaraugus County Campus
The Manufacturing Technology Institute on the Cattaraugus County Campus in Olean provides advanced manufacturing programs and processes and features classrooms, specialized training space for machining and other industrial skills, light duty labs, and a computeraided design lab.
MTI houses degree and certificate programs such as computeraided design & computer numerical control, industrial equipment technology, machine tool technology, welding technology, as well as non-credit industry specific customized raining programs.
Workforce Readiness Center & Programs
JCC’s Workforce Readiness Center in Jamestown, Dunkirk, and Olean, offers a broad spectrum of programs and services. It provides the public with an open door to lifelong learning opportunities in higher education, professional and vocational advancement, personal development, and cultural enrichment.
The center administers a diversified program that includes professional certifications, job-related skill development, and personal enrichment opportunities. Programs are offered yearround at times convenient for adults. Numerous online courses and programs are also available.
In addition to public offerings, the center administers programs designed to serve industries, governmental agencies, businesses, labor, and professional associations.
Continuing Education Units
JCC offers Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for approved professional workforce courses offered through Workforce Readiness. The CEU is a nationally recognized unit of measure for professional development used for career advancement. Each CEU is defined as 10 contact hours in an organized continuing education experience.
Customized Training
The Workforce Readiness Center acts as a liaison between JCC and area businesses bringing both college and community resources together to meet the needs of business for training and technical assistance. Training needs assessment and customized skills development programs are provided to employees at all levels from entry to upper management. Technical assistance is available to help companies improve processes to remain competitive. Staff also assists companies to secure grant funds to support costs for training and technical services.
Extension Centers
The North County Center has a “full service” office where students can receive academic and career counseling and financial aid information, do placement testing, and register for a JCC course regardless of where it is offered. Customized training and small business counseling services are available at the center.
In addition to credit courses, the Warren Center also offers noncredit courses in personal enrichment, professional development, skill upgrades, and business and customized training.
Youth Programs
Courses and camps for youth are available at the Jamestown and Cattaraugus County campuses. Examples include Kids’ College for ages 8-12 and Wee/Kids’ College for ages 6-7.
Personal and Professional Enrichment Courses
JCC offers many non-credit courses in professional development, customer service, computer applications, vocational and skilled trades, basic skills, technology, and personal enrichment. Online courses are also available. Contact the Workforce Readiness Center or visit sunyjcc.edu/workforcereadiness for a current course listing.
Small Business Assistance
The Small Business Development Center provides management and technical assistance to start-up and small businesses. For details, call the SBDC at 716.338.1024 or visit sunyjcc.edu/sbdc.