SUNY Schenectady Workforce Development and Community Education

NEW! Needle Felted Pumpkins

Learn how to paint and sculpt with wool during this three-hour needle felting workshop. Students will learn how to work with wool felt to create the shape of your pumpkin, how to sculpt wool three dimensionally to form the stem, leaves and other fun details, how to blend colors, and how to create a painted effect using wool roving and felting needle to bring your pumpkin to life. All materials provided.

Register here: https://www.sunysccc.edu/About-Us/Workforce-Development-and-Community-Education/WFD-CE-Course-Registration/WFD-CE-Course-Registration-Form.html

October 14
Wednesday, 6-9 p.m.
CRN # 91287 CFP 270-51
Fee: $130

Scones Three Ways!

Join this fun scone making class to learn three different mixing methods for preparing the most delicious, moist, and tasty scones. We will prepare Cranberry Whole Wheat, Candied Lemon Cream, and Pecan Raisin scones. You will leave class with some impressive new skills and delicious scones to share with family and friends.

Note: Please come prepared with an apron, a hat, and closed toed comfortable shoes.

October 3
Saturday, 9 a.m. -1 p.m.
CRN # 91290 CFP 581-51
Fee: $150

Register here: https://sunysccc.edu/About-Us/Workforce-Development-and-Community-Education/WFD-CE-Course-Registration/WFD-CE-Course-Registration-Form.html

Spring Rolls from Scratch

Join us for this fun and hands-on cooking class where participants will learn how to make fresh and delicious spring rolls from start to finish. Students will explore basic preparation techniques, practice rolling methods, and create a variety of flavorful fillings and dipping sauces. Perfect for beginners and food lovers alike, this course offers a tasty way to build kitchen skills and enjoy a popular Asian-inspired dish.

Note: Please come prepared with an apron, a hat, and closed toed comfortable shoes.

September 19
Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
CRN # 91296 CFP 586-51
Fee: $150

Register here: https://www.sunysccc.edu/About-Us/Workforce-Development-and-Community-Education/WFD-CE-Course-Registration/WFD-CE-Course-Registration-Form.html

On September 8, 2026 Fall Phlebotomy got underway with new instructor, Peter White.

Jason Lohraseb , Assistant Director of Workforce Development and Community Education, introduced Peter to the new cohort of Phlebotomy students, last night in their classroom at Center City.

Peter comes to us from Ellis Hospital where he has worked for years as a Phlebotomist/Specimen Processor111.

SCCC students enrolled in the Phlebotomy Technician program will benefit from Peter’s expertise as well his depth of professional experience in the medical field. His “hands-on” approach is a perfect compliment to SCCC’s distinctive student-centered instructional model.

Welcome Peter!

Register here: https://www.sunysccc.edu/About-Us/Workforce-Development-and-Community-Education/WFD-CE-Course-Registration/WFD-CE-Course-Registration-Form.html

Check Out our NEW Drink Series with Expert SUNY Schenectady Professors/Chefs!

Here's our first course: Woodfired Cooking and Wh***ey Pairings

Master the elements of flame, ash, and barrel in this primal, high-flavor culinary masterclass.

There is nothing quite like the deep, intoxicating aroma of live-fire cooking. In this immersive community education workshop, you will step into our professional culinary environment to explore the rugged world of wood-fired gastronomy. We are bringing together the harvest, the hearth, and the glass to teach you how oak, char, and smoke can be harnessed as actual culinary ingredients. The heart of this class is our specialized pairing lab, where we explore the deep relationship between wood-fired char and premium whiskies. You will discover how the smoky, caramelized notes of oak-aged spirits act as a bridge to rich, umami-forward dishes, mastering the delicate balance between char bitterness and spirit sweetness.

Class Themes Blended into the Night:

• Harvest, Heat & Hearth: Celebrate seasonal ingredients kissed by intense, direct wood fire.
• Oak, Char & Smoke Workshop: Learn the mechanics of wood selection, smoke density, and flame control.
• Wood-Fired Cooking: Witness professional techniques for searing, roasting, and ember-cooking.
•
The Pairing Focus:

• Smoke as a Flavor Bridge: Using wood smoke to seamlessly connect complex food textures with complex spirits.
• Oak-Aged Spirits & Umami: Harnessing the savory depth of aged wh***ey to elevate rich, flame-seared proteins.
• Barrel Characteristics: Deconstructing how vanilla, tannin, and oak notes in the glass complement char on the plate.
• The Bittersweet Balance: Learning to balance the bitter edge of wood char with the natural sweetness of malt and corn.

Note: Students must be 21 years of age or older. Please drink responsibly.

September 8
Tuesday, 6-8 p.m.
CRN # 91300 CFP 590-51
Fee: $75

Register here: https://www.sunysccc.edu/About-Us/Workforce-Development-and-Community-Education/WFD-CE-Course-Registration/WFD-CE-Course-Registration-Form.html

Authentic NY Style Bagels & Naan

Let’s roll up our sleeves and learn the art of perfect bagel-making in this fun, hands-on class! You’ll mix, knead, shape, boil, and bake your own fresh bagels with a choice of toppings. Leave with warm bagels, new skills, and the confidence to recreate a bakery-quality bagel at home. Additionally, we will make classic, hearth baked naan.

Note: Please come prepared with an apron, a hat, and closed toed comfortable shoes.

September 12
Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
CRN # 91289 CFP 580-51
Fee: $150

Register here: https://www.sunysccc.edu/About-Us/Workforce-Development-and-Community-Education/WFD-CE-Course-Registration/WFD-CE-Course-Registration-Form.html

Check Out our NEW Drink Series with Expert SUNY Schenectady Professors/Chefs!

Woodfired Cooking and Wh***ey Pairings

Master the elements of flame, ash, and barrel in this primal, high-flavor culinary masterclass.

There is nothing quite like the deep, intoxicating aroma of live-fire cooking. In this immersive community education workshop, you will step into our professional culinary environment to explore the rugged world of wood-fired gastronomy. We are bringing together the harvest, the hearth, and the glass to teach you how oak, char, and smoke can be harnessed as actual culinary ingredients. The heart of this class is our specialized pairing lab, where we explore the deep relationship between wood-fired char and premium whiskies. You will discover how the smoky, caramelized notes of oak-aged spirits act as a bridge to rich, umami-forward dishes, mastering the delicate balance between char bitterness and spirit sweetness.

Class Themes Blended into the Night:

• Harvest, Heat & Hearth: Celebrate seasonal ingredients kissed by intense, direct wood fire.
• Oak, Char & Smoke Workshop: Learn the mechanics of wood selection, smoke density, and flame control.
• Wood-Fired Cooking: Witness professional techniques for searing, roasting, and ember-cooking.
•
The Pairing Focus:

• Smoke as a Flavor Bridge: Using wood smoke to seamlessly connect complex food textures with complex spirits.
• Oak-Aged Spirits & Umami: Harnessing the savory depth of aged wh***ey to elevate rich, flame-seared proteins.
• Barrel Characteristics: Deconstructing how vanilla, tannin, and oak notes in the glass complement char on the plate.
• The Bittersweet Balance: Learning to balance the bitter edge of wood char with the natural sweetness of malt and corn.

Note: Students must be 21 years of age or older. Please drink responsibly.

September 8
Tuesday, 6-8 p.m.
CRN # 91300 CFP 590-51
Fee: $75

For a full list of courses in our new Drink Series and to register, visit our website: https://www.sunysccc.edu/About-Us/Workforce-Development-and-Community-Education/Program-and-Course-Catalog/Fall/culinary-courses.html

Culinary courses at SUNY Schenectady!

NEW course! Authentic NY Style Bagels & Naan

Let’s roll up our sleeves and learn the art of perfect bagel-making in this fun, hands-on class! You’ll mix, knead, shape, boil, and bake your own fresh bagels with a choice of toppings. Leave with warm bagels, new skills, and the confidence to recreate a bakery-quality bagel at home. Additionally, we will make classic, hearth baked naan.

Note: Please come prepared with an apron, a hat, and closed toed comfortable shoes.

September 12
Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
CRN # 91289 CFP 580-51
Fee: $150

Register here: https://www.sunysccc.edu/About-Us/Workforce-Development-and-Community-Education/WFD-CE-Course-Registration/WFD-CE-Course-Registration-Form.html