| Police Officer |
What you'll do: A police officer is usually assigned to a specific patrol area where they would be
responsible to enforce the law, look for suspicious activity and may even search and/or
arrest suspected criminals. They respond to emergencies, enforce traffic laws and
would investigate complaints. Start at SUNY CCC with this program: Criminal Justice A.A.S. |
| Soil and Water Conservationists |
What you'll do: Soil and water conservationists inspect the conditions of natural environments, develop
plans to manage natural or renewable resources, and advise others about management
or conservation. They implement soil or water management techniques, such as nutrient
management, erosion control, and buffers. Soil and water conservationists also develop
and maintain working relationships with local government and board members. Start at SUNY CCC with this program: Environmental Science A.S. |
| Social Worker |
What you'll do: Social workers help people solve and cope with problems in their everyday lives.
Clinical social workers also diagnose and treat mental, behavioral, and emotional
issues. Social workers typically do the following: Identify people and communities
in need of help, assess clients’ needs, situations, strengths, and support networks
to determine their goals, help clients adjust to changes and challenges in their lives,
such as illness, divorce, or unemployment, research, refer, and advocate for community
resources, such as food stamps, childcare, and healthcare to assist and improve a
client’s well-being, respond to crisis situations such as child abuse and mental health
emergencies, follow up with clients to ensure that their situations have improved,
maintain case files and records, develop and evaluate programs and services to ensure
that basic client needs are met, and provide psychotherapy services. Start at SUNY CCC with this program: Human Services A.S. |
| Chemical Dependency Counselor |
What you'll do: Chemical Dependency Counselors help clients understand their chemical addiction (e.g.
drugs, alcohol etc.), identify the root causes and triggers, and develop a plan to
deal with these issues. Counseling in this area has patients consider how their addiction
is effecting themselves and those close to them. A key part of working in this area
is viewing chemical dependency as a chronic medical condition, a main focus is looking
for ways to break the addiction cycle and provide support when that happens. as well
as providing referrals and information about other useful services for rehabilitation
(e.g. mental health services if appropriate). Working within this area requires acute
awareness of the physiological as well as the psychological aspects of addiction alongside
the challenges of withdrawal in both of these spaces. Start at SUNY CCC with this program: Chemical Dependency Counseling A.A.S. |
| Pre-School Teachers |
What you'll do: Pre-school teachers educate and care for children younger than the age of 5 who have
not yet entered kindergarten. They teach language, motor, and social skills to young
children. Pre-school teachers typically work in public and private schools or childcare
centers. Start at SUNY CCC with this Micro-credential: Childhood Development Associate Prep. Micro-credential. |
| Childcare Center Directors |
What you'll do: Childcare center directors supervise their staff, design programs, oversee daily
activities, and prepare budget guidelines. They are responsible for supervising preschool
teachers and childcare workers, hiring new staff members, and meeting with parents
to discuss students’ progress. Childcare center directors will spend their day in
the office located inside of the center and visiting classrooms to check on students. Start at SUNY CCC with this program: Education Studies A.S. |
| Elementary Education Teachers |
What you'll do: An elementary education teacher instructs young students in basic subjects, such
as math, reading, and writing in order to prepare them for middle school. Elementary
school teachers work in public and private schools. Elementary school teachers must
have a bachelor’s degree and a state-issued certification or license. SUNY CCC has
special arrangements with Alfred University so students can earn this degree on SUNY
CCC's campus from Alfred University. Start at SUNY CCC with this program: Education Studies A.S. |
| English as a Second Language (ESL) Teachers |
What you'll do: ESL Teachers instruct students who are native speakers of other languages. They
work at the elementary, middle, and high school levels, as well as at the college
level. ESL teachers can also work as adult educators. ESL teachers provide English
instruction to individuals or in classrooms. They teach basic English skills, including
speaking, reading, and writing. To be an ESL teacher you need a bachelor’s degree
and often a master’s degree (depending on the state). You also must obtain a state-issued
license. Start at SUNY CCC with this program: Education Studies A.S. |
