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TC3.biz Honored by State Organization for Innovative Program
TC3.biz Secures SUNY Grants to Provide $91K in Training for Local Companies
Leadership Cortland Looking for Future Leaders
TC3.biz Secures SUNY Grants to Provide $37K in Training for Local Companies
SUNY Grants Help TC3.biz Provide Training for Local Companies
Community Workshops Program Recognized as Among the Best in State
11/3/2009
TC3.biz Honored by State Organization for Innovative ProgramHospitality Program RecognizedDRYDEN, N.Y. – TC3.biz has received the Continuing Education Association of New York (CEANY) James C. Hall Award for Credit Programming. The "TC3.biz Hospitality Certificate Program" was honored as an innovative development of a bridge between noncredit workshops and the College's hotel and restaurant management degree program. It was the only program in the credit category honored by CEANY.
 
 The hospitality certificate program allows participants to take the six-course workshop and earn a noncredit certificate and as many as six college credits in TC3's hotel and restaurant management program, should they decide to pursue a degree. The program was created in 2008 and continues to be offered. 
 
"There are a lot of people working entry level jobs in the hospitality industry who have not considered college," said TC3.biz Director Martha Hubbard.  "We see them come for a non-credit workshop and find they are interested in pursuing more education in the field. This gives them a leg up as they start that process."
 
The program was the result of an ongoing collaboration between TC3.biz and TC3 Hotel and Restaurant Management Program Chair Susan Stafford. It has produced a benefit for the entire program, not just the students taking advantage of the bridge.
 
"This collaboration with TC3.biz helps not only the students entering the program through the TC3.biz workshops, but all of our students," said Stafford. "The students coming in through the TC3.biz program bring a vital viewpoint on topics we discuss in the classroom. They have worked in the field and offer industry networking and experiential input. The certifications offered by the National Restaurant Association in TC3.biz are extremely important for non-credit and credit students alike."  
 
The next running of the TC3.biz Hospitality Certificate program will be in the spring, with the series of six workshops beginning in March with "Understanding the Nature and Culture of Hospitality." "Business Ethics & Professionalism," "Greater Customer Connections," "Everyday Math and Money Skills," "ServSafe Food Handler in Charge," and "ServSafe Alcohol Service Training" follow, running through the end of April. 
 
The classes can be taken individually or as a series. For more information or to register, call TC3.biz at 607 844 6586.
 
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10/5/2009
TC3.biz Secures SUNY Grants to Provide $91K in Training for Local CompaniesDRYDEN, N.Y. – Hundreds of employees in Tompkins and Cortland counties are upgrading their skills and improving their job performance, thanks to $91,421 worth of grants TC3.biz has secured from the SUNY Workforce Development Training program. The competitive grants are designed to provide workforce development training courses to businesses and organizations to promote and encourage the creation and retention of employment opportunities in the local community. 
 
TC3.biz worked with the local businesses and organizations to come up with the specific training needed to address their needs. "We specialize in customized programs," said Susan Greener, TC3.biz Business and Development Training Specialist. "We consult with a company to establish the needs of the company, complete with a needs analysis. Our training is customized to the individualized needs of each company."
 
The grants will provide funds for training at several local organizations:
 
+Hope Lake Lodge and Indoor Water Park received $4,453 for the program "Customers for Keeps: Providing Exceptional Customer Service" for 150 new hires. 
 
+A consortium of health care providers in Tompkins County received $50,000 for "Home Health Aid and Certified Nursing Assistant" training for 63 new hires.
 
+Pall Cortland received $13,829 to train 60 employees in "Customized Project Management," "Supply Chain Contract Negotiation," and Team Leaders" training.
 
+Franziska Racker Centers, with Challenge Industries and The Advocacy Center, received $13,400 for "Home Visit Safety," Bridges to Poverty," "Diversity," "Attachment and Early Childhood Development," "Work/Life Balance," and "Generational Differences in the Workforce" training for 500 staff and community members
 
+Elmira Savings Bank in Ithaca and Elmira received $9,739 for "Leadership," "Supervisory," and "Customer Service" training for 158 employees.
 
This training will take place during this academic year. Applications for the 2010-11 grants will be due in June 2010. 
 
TC3.biz works with regional businesses and organizations to design and develop training programs, often helping to secure funding for the training through various sources. More information on customized training, non-credit professional development workshops, and grant funding is available by contacting TC3.biz at 607.844.6586 or at www.TC3.biz.
 
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7/2/2009
Leadership Cortland Looking for Future LeadersRecruitment Underway for 2009-10 ClassDRYDEN, N.Y. – Community members looking for the opportunity to develop leadership skills and contribute to community vitality by serving on board and committees should consider taking part in the 2009-10 Leadership Cortland program. Applications are now being accepted for the program, which is a joint effort of TC3 and the Cortland County Chamber of Commerce.
 
Leadership Cortland, founded in 1996, brings together diverse groups of citizens who share the interests of developing their leadership skills and improving their community. With representatives from a cross section of business, industry, education, non-profit and government organizations, Leadership Cortland educates about the assets and problems of the community while also teaching about group behavior, leadership, and team building. In addition to several seminars and a two-day retreat, participants also work as teams to develop projects designed to improve the community. Past projects have included a Green Day at Lime Hollow Nature Center, a survey for the Cortland County Office of the Aging, creation of an agricultural tourism trail, an area career fair for high school students, and a gateway garden.  
 
Recent graduates of Leadership Cortland include Walter Allen (First Niagara Bank), Ronna Blum (Cortland Regional Medical Center), Laura Bowles (Borg Warner), Ralph Carrasquillo (SUNY Cortland), Robin Cataldo (Applied Concepts, Inc.), Khristine Forehand (Alliance Bank, N.A.), Paul Gier (NYSEG), Steven Hartquist (Intertek), Mark Mital (Borg Warner), Helen Ocon (Cortland Regional Nursing & Rehab Center), Mary Reagan (OCM BOCES), Kristin Roco-Petrella (Town of Cortlandville), Mary Saracene (SUNY Cortland), Linda Shutts (YWCA Aid to Victims of Violence), Timothy Stevens (Albany International) and Jennifer Wilson (SUNY Cortland). Over 150 community members have graduated from the Leadership Cortland program over the past 12 years.
 
"We have surveyed our Leadership alumni and learned that the vast majority are now serving, or have served, on local boards," says Leadership Cortland Director Martha Hubbard. "Many have been involved in founding a new organization or board in our area.  Several others have assumed leadership roles on area committees and projects since graduating from the program, while others have utilized their new skills and knowledge to advance in their workplace."
 
People interested in Leadership Cortland should contact TC3's Niagara Mohawk Extension Center in Cortland at 756-5275 for the application and more information. . 
 
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6/2/2009
TC3.biz Secures SUNY Grants to Provide $37K in Training for Local CompaniesLatest Grants Bring Year's Total to Over $100,000 Worth of TrainingDRYDEN, N.Y. – TC3.biz has secured five grants from the SUNY Workforce Development Training program to provide $37,250 worth of specialized training to local companies. Classen Home Health Services, Builder's Best, IMR Test Labs, Pall Cortland, and Greek Peak Mountain Resort and Hope Lake will receive customer service, computer, teambuilding and supervisory training in the next few months to help increase productivity, compete more effectively, and implement planned growth.
 
TC3.biz again secured 100% of the grants it applied for in this round of awards. Earlier this year TC3.biz applied for and received six grants for over $65,000 worth of training for six local companies. 
 
This round of awards marks the end of the SUNY Workforce Development Training program's 2008-09 grant year. Applications for the 2009-10 grant year will be due this summer with training taking place October 2009 through June 2010.
 
TC3.biz works with regional businesses and organizations to design and develop training programs. Often, TC3.biz secures funding for the training. More information on customized training, non-credit professional development programs, and grant funding is available at www.TC3.biz.
 
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1/15/2009
SUNY Grants Help TC3.biz Provide Training for Local Companies$65K in Grants Helps Train Over 600 PeopleDRYDEN, N.Y. – TC3.biz is helping six local organizations receive over $65,000 worth of specialized training, thanks to grants from the SUNY Workforce Development Training program. Pall Cortland, BorgWarner Morse TEC, Cortland Regional Medical Center, Groton Community Health Care Center, Rheonix, and MedHesives benefitted from the funding secured by TC3.biz.
 
"Bringing these funds into Tompkins and Cortland counties is one way we can help organizations weather these tough times and obtain the training that is more essential than ever," said TC3.biz Director Martha Hubbard. "We're very pleased that 100% of our grant submissions were again funded this year." 
 
Four grants that will ultimately provide training for over 600 employees were funded: 
 
+Pall Cortland received $26,156 worth of training. The programs include technical training as well as "Enacting Change and Innovation." The sessions will provide training for 200 people. 
 
+BorgWarner Morse TEC will receive $16,538 worth of training for 220 people in sessions including "Technical Problem Analysis" and "Blueprint Reading."
 
+A consortium of Cortland Regional Medical Center and Groton Community Health Care Center, Inc. will receive $14,371 in "Building Management and Leadership Skills in Health Care Environments" training. The funding will allow training for 188 people.
 
+A consortium of Rheonix, Inc. and MedHesives, Inc. will receive $8,840 worth of training including "Strategic Business Planning for Growth," "Lean Practices for the Laboratory," and "Industrial Marketing Techniques Levels I and II." The training will be for 15 people.
 
TC3.biz works with regional businesses and organizations to design and develop training programs. Often, TC3.biz secures funding for the training. More information on customized training, non-credit professional development programs, and grant funding is available at www.TC3.biz.
 
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12/18/2008
Community Workshops Program Recognized as Among the Best in StateTC3.biz Honored for Collaboration with Trust Company, Chamber and Cayuga RadioDRYDEN, N.Y. – TC3.biz has received the Continuing Education Association of New York's James C. Hall Award for Business Industry Collaboration. TC3.biz, the business development arm of Tompkins Cortland Community College, was honored for its partnership with Tompkins Trust Company, the Tompkins Chamber of Commerce, and Cayuga Radio Group on the "Community Workshops for Business Leaders: Helping Local Businesses Thrive" series.  
 
The series offered quarterly programs of nationally-renowned speakers and presenters targeted to key decision makers. The goal of the series was to address "New Ways for New Times" - recruiting and retaining the workforce of today and tomorrow. To accomplish the goal, the workshops sought to build awareness, knowledge, community dialog, and a sense of urgency around the issues of a quickly changing workforce and succession planning.
 
The Continuing Education Association of New York presents annual awards in several categories. TC3.biz was recognized in the business/industry linkage category. To be eligible for the award, a program needs to be designed to provide continuing education services to existing companies and/or their employees. The "Community Workshops for Business Leaders" program did that, reaching over two dozen CEOs among the 60 participants.
 
The program was well received. "High-level decision makers in our community revealed that there was a lot they needed to learn about leading and managing their organizations, and in fact, recognized that now--more than ever--they needed to learn new skills, ideas, perspectives as the world of work was changing so quickly," said Susan Greener, TC3.biz business development and training specialist.  "Assumptions about hiring, motiving, retaining workers today are no longer useful, as they had been for so many decades. We created a community of sharing and learning which did not exist prior."
 
"It has been a tremendous pleasure to work with TC3.biz to offer this workshop series for community leaders," said Greg Hartz, President and CEO of Tompkins Trust Company. "The TC3.biz staff has been instrumental in organizing the series - and truly a partner in developing a program that has received outstanding reviews."
 
The current four-part series concludes with a final workshop on January 26. "An Engaged Workforce and Business Success" will feature Mary Ebaugh, president of Hershey Consulting, talking about the importance of having employees engaged in their work. As a result of the success of this series, planning is underway for two additional workshops in 2009. 
 
For more information or to register, visit www.TC3.biz.
 
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	TC3.biz Special Offerings Leadership Programs Partnerships	Business Contact: Peter Voorhees, news@TC3.edu External Relations 607.844.8222, Ext. 4351 TC3.biz Honored by State Organization for Innovative Program TC3.biz Secures SUNY Grants to Provide $91K in Training for Local Companies Leadership Cortland Looking for Future Leaders TC3.biz Secures SUNY Grants to Provide $37K in Training for Local Companies SUNY Grants Help TC3.biz Provide Training for Local Companies Community Workshops Program Recognized as Among the Best in State 11/3/2009 TC3.biz Honored by State Organization for Innovative Program Hospitality Program Recognized DRYDEN, N.Y. – TC3.biz has received the Continuing Education Association of New York (CEANY) James C. Hall Award for Credit Programming. The "TC3.biz Hospitality Certificate Program" was honored as an innovative development of a bridge between noncredit workshops and the College's hotel and restaurant management degree program. It was the only program in the credit category honored by CEANY. The hospitality certificate program allows participants to take the six-course workshop and earn a noncredit certificate and as many as six college credits in TC3's hotel and restaurant management program, should they decide to pursue a degree. The program was created in 2008 and continues to be offered. "There are a lot of people working entry level jobs in the hospitality industry who have not considered college," said TC3.biz Director Martha Hubbard. "We see them come for a non-credit workshop and find they are interested in pursuing more education in the field. This gives them a leg up as they start that process." The program was the result of an ongoing collaboration between TC3.biz and TC3 Hotel and Restaurant Management Program Chair Susan Stafford. It has produced a benefit for the entire program, not just the students taking advantage of the bridge. "This collaboration with TC3.biz helps not only the students entering the program through the TC3.biz workshops, but all of our students," said Stafford. "The students coming in through the TC3.biz program bring a vital viewpoint on topics we discuss in the classroom. They have worked in the field and offer industry networking and experiential input. The certifications offered by the National Restaurant Association in TC3.biz are extremely important for non-credit and credit students alike." The next running of the TC3.biz Hospitality Certificate program will be in the spring, with the series of six workshops beginning in March with "Understanding the Nature and Culture of Hospitality." "Business Ethics & Professionalism," "Greater Customer Connections," "Everyday Math and Money Skills," "ServSafe Food Handler in Charge," and "ServSafe Alcohol Service Training" follow, running through the end of April. The classes can be taken individually or as a series. For more information or to register, call TC3.biz at 607 844 6586. Business back to top 10/5/2009 TC3.biz Secures SUNY Grants to Provide $91K in Training for Local Companies DRYDEN, N.Y. – Hundreds of employees in Tompkins and Cortland counties are upgrading their skills and improving their job performance, thanks to $91,421 worth of grants TC3.biz has secured from the SUNY Workforce Development Training program. The competitive grants are designed to provide workforce development training courses to businesses and organizations to promote and encourage the creation and retention of employment opportunities in the local community. TC3.biz worked with the local businesses and organizations to come up with the specific training needed to address their needs. "We specialize in customized programs," said Susan Greener, TC3.biz Business and Development Training Specialist. "We consult with a company to establish the needs of the company, complete with a needs analysis. Our training is customized to the individualized needs of each company." The grants will provide funds for training at several local organizations: +Hope Lake Lodge and Indoor Water Park received $4,453 for the program "Customers for Keeps: Providing Exceptional Customer Service" for 150 new hires. +A consortium of health care providers in Tompkins County received $50,000 for "Home Health Aid and Certified Nursing Assistant" training for 63 new hires. +Pall Cortland received $13,829 to train 60 employees in "Customized Project Management," "Supply Chain Contract Negotiation," and Team Leaders" training. +Franziska Racker Centers, with Challenge Industries and The Advocacy Center, received $13,400 for "Home Visit Safety," Bridges to Poverty," "Diversity," "Attachment and Early Childhood Development," "Work/Life Balance," and "Generational Differences in the Workforce" training for 500 staff and community members +Elmira Savings Bank in Ithaca and Elmira received $9,739 for "Leadership," "Supervisory," and "Customer Service" training for 158 employees. This training will take place during this academic year. Applications for the 2010-11 grants will be due in June 2010. TC3.biz works with regional businesses and organizations to design and develop training programs, often helping to secure funding for the training through various sources. More information on customized training, non-credit professional development workshops, and grant funding is available by contacting TC3.biz at 607.844.6586 or at www.TC3.biz. Business back to top 7/2/2009 Leadership Cortland Looking for Future Leaders Recruitment Underway for 2009-10 Class DRYDEN, N.Y. – Community members looking for the opportunity to develop leadership skills and contribute to community vitality by serving on board and committees should consider taking part in the 2009-10 Leadership Cortland program. Applications are now being accepted for the program, which is a joint effort of TC3 and the Cortland County Chamber of Commerce. Leadership Cortland, founded in 1996, brings together diverse groups of citizens who share the interests of developing their leadership skills and improving their community. With representatives from a cross section of business, industry, education, non-profit and government organizations, Leadership Cortland educates about the assets and problems of the community while also teaching about group behavior, leadership, and team building. In addition to several seminars and a two-day retreat, participants also work as teams to develop projects designed to improve the community. Past projects have included a Green Day at Lime Hollow Nature Center, a survey for the Cortland County Office of the Aging, creation of an agricultural tourism trail, an area career fair for high school students, and a gateway garden. Recent graduates of Leadership Cortland include Walter Allen (First Niagara Bank), Ronna Blum (Cortland Regional Medical Center), Laura Bowles (Borg Warner), Ralph Carrasquillo (SUNY Cortland), Robin Cataldo (Applied Concepts, Inc.), Khristine Forehand (Alliance Bank, N.A.), Paul Gier (NYSEG), Steven Hartquist (Intertek), Mark Mital (Borg Warner), Helen Ocon (Cortland Regional Nursing & Rehab Center), Mary Reagan (OCM BOCES), Kristin Roco-Petrella (Town of Cortlandville), Mary Saracene (SUNY Cortland), Linda Shutts (YWCA Aid to Victims of Violence), Timothy Stevens (Albany International) and Jennifer Wilson (SUNY Cortland). Over 150 community members have graduated from the Leadership Cortland program over the past 12 years. "We have surveyed our Leadership alumni and learned that the vast majority are now serving, or have served, on local boards," says Leadership Cortland Director Martha Hubbard. "Many have been involved in founding a new organization or board in our area. Several others have assumed leadership roles on area committees and projects since graduating from the program, while others have utilized their new skills and knowledge to advance in their workplace." People interested in Leadership Cortland should contact TC3's Niagara Mohawk Extension Center in Cortland at 756-5275 for the application and more information. . Business back to top 6/2/2009 TC3.biz Secures SUNY Grants to Provide $37K in Training for Local Companies Latest Grants Bring Year's Total to Over $100,000 Worth of Training DRYDEN, N.Y. – TC3.biz has secured five grants from the SUNY Workforce Development Training program to provide $37,250 worth of specialized training to local companies. Classen Home Health Services, Builder's Best, IMR Test Labs, Pall Cortland, and Greek Peak Mountain Resort and Hope Lake will receive customer service, computer, teambuilding and supervisory training in the next few months to help increase productivity, compete more effectively, and implement planned growth. TC3.biz again secured 100% of the grants it applied for in this round of awards. Earlier this year TC3.biz applied for and received six grants for over $65,000 worth of training for six local companies. This round of awards marks the end of the SUNY Workforce Development Training program's 2008-09 grant year. Applications for the 2009-10 grant year will be due this summer with training taking place October 2009 through June 2010. TC3.biz works with regional businesses and organizations to design and develop training programs. Often, TC3.biz secures funding for the training. More information on customized training, non-credit professional development programs, and grant funding is available at www.TC3.biz. Business back to top 1/15/2009 SUNY Grants Help TC3.biz Provide Training for Local Companies $65K in Grants Helps Train Over 600 People DRYDEN, N.Y. – TC3.biz is helping six local organizations receive over $65,000 worth of specialized training, thanks to grants from the SUNY Workforce Development Training program. Pall Cortland, BorgWarner Morse TEC, Cortland Regional Medical Center, Groton Community Health Care Center, Rheonix, and MedHesives benefitted from the funding secured by TC3.biz. "Bringing these funds into Tompkins and Cortland counties is one way we can help organizations weather these tough times and obtain the training that is more essential than ever," said TC3.biz Director Martha Hubbard. "We're very pleased that 100% of our grant submissions were again funded this year." Four grants that will ultimately provide training for over 600 employees were funded: +Pall Cortland received $26,156 worth of training. The programs include technical training as well as "Enacting Change and Innovation." The sessions will provide training for 200 people. +BorgWarner Morse TEC will receive $16,538 worth of training for 220 people in sessions including "Technical Problem Analysis" and "Blueprint Reading." +A consortium of Cortland Regional Medical Center and Groton Community Health Care Center, Inc. will receive $14,371 in "Building Management and Leadership Skills in Health Care Environments" training. The funding will allow training for 188 people. +A consortium of Rheonix, Inc. and MedHesives, Inc. will receive $8,840 worth of training including "Strategic Business Planning for Growth," "Lean Practices for the Laboratory," and "Industrial Marketing Techniques Levels I and II." The training will be for 15 people. TC3.biz works with regional businesses and organizations to design and develop training programs. Often, TC3.biz secures funding for the training. More information on customized training, non-credit professional development programs, and grant funding is available at www.TC3.biz. Business back to top 12/18/2008 Community Workshops Program Recognized as Among the Best in State TC3.biz Honored for Collaboration with Trust Company, Chamber and Cayuga Radio DRYDEN, N.Y. – TC3.biz has received the Continuing Education Association of New York's James C. Hall Award for Business Industry Collaboration. TC3.biz, the business development arm of Tompkins Cortland Community College, was honored for its partnership with Tompkins Trust Company, the Tompkins Chamber of Commerce, and Cayuga Radio Group on the "Community Workshops for Business Leaders: Helping Local Businesses Thrive" series. The series offered quarterly programs of nationally-renowned speakers and presenters targeted to key decision makers. The goal of the series was to address "New Ways for New Times" - recruiting and retaining the workforce of today and tomorrow. To accomplish the goal, the workshops sought to build awareness, knowledge, community dialog, and a sense of urgency around the issues of a quickly changing workforce and succession planning. The Continuing Education Association of New York presents annual awards in several categories. TC3.biz was recognized in the business/industry linkage category. To be eligible for the award, a program needs to be designed to provide continuing education services to existing companies and/or their employees. The "Community Workshops for Business Leaders" program did that, reaching over two dozen CEOs among the 60 participants. The program was well received. "High-level decision makers in our community revealed that there was a lot they needed to learn about leading and managing their organizations, and in fact, recognized that now--more than ever--they needed to learn new skills, ideas, perspectives as the world of work was changing so quickly," said Susan Greener, TC3.biz business development and training specialist. "Assumptions about hiring, motiving, retaining workers today are no longer useful, as they had been for so many decades. We created a community of sharing and learning which did not exist prior." "It has been a tremendous pleasure to work with TC3.biz to offer this workshop series for community leaders," said Greg Hartz, President and CEO of Tompkins Trust Company. "The TC3.biz staff has been instrumental in organizing the series - and truly a partner in developing a program that has received outstanding reviews." The current four-part series concludes with a final workshop on January 26. "An Engaged Workforce and Business Success" will feature Mary Ebaugh, president of Hershey Consulting, talking about the importance of having employees engaged in their work. As a result of the success of this series, planning is underway for two additional workshops in 2009. For more information or to register, visit www.TC3.biz. Business back to top
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