We believe our training should meet your needs. 

The Workforce Development office creates customized training for manufacturers, nonprofits, government entities, the business sector, education, the hospitality industry, and more.

Let's talk!

Email | biz@tc3.edu
Phone | 607.844.6586
Text | 607.251.0612

Explore our existing programs and contact us to partner on a training for your business!  

How we can help you!

  • Training-needs assessments
  • In-depth program consulting
  • Customized training programs to meet your objectives
  • Face-to-face, online, or blended-learning solutions
  • Post-training and evaluations

How you can help 
TC3 Students!

Join us in shaping the future workforce by offering students valuable opportunities through your organization. 

Mentorships & Job Shadowing
Help students gain real-world insights and experience by guiding them through mentorship or allowing them to shadow professionals in your field.

Class Visits & Projects
Enhance student learning by hosting visits or collaborating on projects, giving them a hands-on understanding of industry practices.

Practice & Informational Interviews
Provide students with career advice and interview practice to prepare them for the job market.

Service Projects & Volunteer Opportunities
Allow students to contribute to meaningful community service projects while developing new skills and experiences.

Industry & Sector Panels
Engage with students by sharing your expertise and offering a deeper understanding of trends and challenges in your industry.
 

Sponsor Events & Activities
Increase your company’s visibility by sponsoring events that foster student engagement and growth.

SUNY Apprenticeship Program

A grant developed by SUNY in partnership with the NYSDOL. The focus is to engage small, medium, and large employers in New York to secure paid registered apprenticeships in high-skilled, high demand and competitive wage occupations in advanced manufacturing, healthcare, information technology, and more!

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Create an Employer Profile on Handshake

Handshake is the best way to reach TC3 students and alumni with job opportunities. Create a company profile, register for recruitment events, post job opportunities, host virtual info sessions, and schedule remote interviews with student.

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Internships and New Hires

Internships are an excellent way to create a robust talent pipeline for your organization. If you're interested in hosting TC3 students as interns throughout the year, please adhere to the following posting schedule to have the best chance of finding interns. This timeline is especially important for students who are seeking to earn credit for their experience.

Internship Timeline & Guidelines

Spring Internships

  • Post opportunities by October 1
  • Set application deadlines as October 31
  • Interview and make offers by November 15
  • Start internship according to the student's academic timeline (first or second week of the semester)

Summer Internships

  • Post opportunities by February 1
  • Set application deadlines as February 28
  • Interview and make offers by March 15
  • Start internship according to the student's academic timeline (after the end of the Spring semester)

Fall Internships

  • Post opportunities by March 1
  • Set application deadlines as March 31
  • Interview and make offers by April 15
  • Start internship according to the student's academic timeline (first or second week of the semester)

Employer Guidelines

Employers must follow Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recruitment and employment laws, applicable federal and NY state labor laws, as well as the Department of Education’s Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Additionally, Tompkins Cortland Community College adheres to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Principles for Professional Practice and Professional Standards for University Relations and Recruiting.