WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. --Westchester Community College has received a pioneering, $1 million grant from the Laura and John Arnold Foundation through its 2016 Moving the Needle Competition.The Moving the Needle Competition provides funding for state and local governments and nonprofit organizations to implement evidence-based programs that “move the needle” on pressing social ...

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Although neglected by many higher education programs, 'middle-skill' jobs are increasingly becoming a popular career path among college-age students. Understanding this necessity, Westchester Community College is catering to this unique sector of students and offering programs designed at maximizing earning potential.Middle-skill jobs are defined as positions ...

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Westchester Community College Just Add One program, which assists small businesses in their efforts to expand, has received the Workforce Program Award from the New York Association of Training and Employment Professionals (NYATEP).“We are proud of this recognition for an initiative which truly fits into our mission as a community college,” said Dr. ...

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Westchester Community College Just Add One program, which assists small businesses in their efforts to expand, has received the Workforce Program Award from the New York Association of Training and Employment Professionals (NYATEP). “We are proud of this recognition for an initiative which truly fits into our mission as a community college,” said Dr. ...

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y.-- Dr. Nicola Blake has been named to the 2016-2017 American Council on Education -- or ACE -- Fellow program at Westchester Community College. During the upcoming academic year, she will be on the school's campus sharing her insight and knowledge.The ACE program provides an opportunity for an up-and-coming senior college staff member to gain on-the-job ...

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- As a branch of Westchester Community College, Virginia Marx Children’s Center integrates student-teaching initiatives which allow for both students and teachers to learn from one another.The "Laboratory School" at Virginia Marx Children’s Center operates as a demonstration site for college students in the Early Childhood, Human Services and Dietetic ...

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Whether they're walking or crawling, it's essential for children to discover their own paths. Through the Freedom of Movement Certification at Westchester Community College’s Virginia Marx Children's Center, toddlers move freely in a classroom environment, discovering the world around them.Virginia Marx is the first children's center in Westchester County to ...

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Dr. Belinda S. Miles, president of Westchester Community College, has been named to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Presidential Advisory Council.As a member of the council, she will evaluate issues relating to athletics and education, as part of the NJCAA’s effort to support over 500 junior college members. “I am proud to represent ...

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Students, faculty members and local artists unveil their artwork in a professional and exciting environment at the Westchester Community College Center for the Arts Gallery.The Gallery, which is open to the public about six times a year, presents formal showcases that display some of the best artwork in the area. Nearly 2,000 pieces of art are presented each ...

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y.-- Turn visions into realities this summer by signing up for the Creative Entrepreneur Bootcamp at Westchester Community College Center for the Arts. Participants can take a hand in achieving something both exciting and gratifying by signing up for either one or two-day programs offered on the weekend throughout the Fall.The Bootcamp is ideal for potential ...