This direct to work certificate program combines off-campus “hands-on” experience with on-campus related instruction to prepare you to be an Assistant Horticulturist for garden and greenhouse businesses in the region and beyond. This flexible offering can be modified based upon student background and experience and the semester of entry into the program.

Our region boasts a wide variety of career opportunities with competitive salaries. The information presented is based on labor market estimates for Amsterdam, Gloversville, the Capital District, and the Mohawk Valley. Salary information is based on estimates for the Capital District from ZipRecruiter.

Salary information presented are estimates and can be different for each individual based on education, experience, and the specific employer.
Labor market data is based on 2021 estimates derived from Lightcast (Career Coach | Lightcast)

Our commitment to your career path goes beyond the classroom with continued expansion of hands-on internships, job shadowing, and job placement opportunities with over 50 regional business and organization exclusive partners, a career network of over 200 regional companies and organizations; plus Annual Job Fairs every Spring semester.

Students learn from practicing professionals, who follow the competency guidelines prescribed by the College and based on O*NET online specifications, national competency catalogs, and employer input.

Students will be able to:

Hands-on Training
Train at a local garden or greenhouse business and learn from an experienced Horticultural tradesperson approximately 12 hours per week.

On-campus instruction
Courses selected to relate with your specific career area and generally totals 6-9 credit hours per semester.

Individual Studies Advisor
Students will be assigned an academic advisor to guide you through your program.

Flexible Offering
The program can be modified based upon student background and experience and the semester of entry into the program.

Program placement is competitive and determined by the student’s personal interview with the Individual Studies Advisor and the Director of External Partnerships and Applied Learning, as well as site availability.

Although similar to cooperative education and internship programs, the Individual Studies Certificate program requires that students learn basic career skills at job sites without pay.

This direct to work certificate program combines off-campus “hands-on” experience with on-campus related instruction to prepare you to be a Cannabis Cultivation Technician in the region and beyond. This flexible offering can be modified based upon student background and experience and the semester of entry into the program. Please note, to work in the Cannabis Industry you must be 21 years old..

Our region boasts a wide variety of career opportunities with competitive salaries. The information presented is based on labor market estimates for Amsterdam, Gloversville, the Capital District, and the Mohawk Valley. Salary information is based on estimates for the Capital District from ZipRecruiter.

Salary information presented are estimates and can be different for each individual based on education, experience, and the specific employer.
Labor market data is based on 2021 estimates derived from Lightcast (Career Coach | Lightcast)

Our commitment to your career path goes beyond the classroom with continued expansion of hands-on internships, job shadowing, and job placement opportunities with over 50 regional business and organization exclusive partners, a career network of over 200 regional companies and organizations; plus Annual Job Fairs every Spring semester.

Students learn from practicing professionals, who follow the competency guidelines prescribed by the College and based on O*NET online specifications, national competency catalogs, and employer input.

Students will be able to:

Hands-on Training
Train at a local business and learn from experienced Cannabis Cultivation supervisors approximately 12 hours per week.

On-campus instruction
Courses selected to relate with your specific career area and generally totals 6-9 credit hours per semester.

Individual Studies Advisor
Students will be assigned an academic advisor to guide you through your program.

Flexible Offering
The program can be modified based upon student background and experience and the semester of entry into the program.

Although similar to cooperative education and internship programs, the Individual Studies Certificate program requires that students learn basic career skills at job sites without pay.

This program may allow students to earn digital badges which verifies the achievement of in-demand skills and competencies. SUNY FMCC continues to expand opportunities for students to become more marketable to employers.

This direct to work certificate program combines off-campus “hands-on” experience with on-campus related instruction to prepare you to be a Cannabis Dispensary Manager for the Cannabis Industry in the region and beyond. This flexible offering can be modified based upon student background and experience and the semester of entry into the program. Please note, to work in the Cannabis Industry you must be 21 years old.

Our region boasts a wide variety of career opportunities with competitive salaries. The information presented is based on labor market estimates for Amsterdam, Gloversville, the Capital District, and the Mohawk Valley. Salary information is based on estimates for the Capital District from ZipRecruiter.

Salary information presented are estimates and can be different for each individual based on education, experience, and the specific employer.
Labor market data is based on 2021 estimates derived from Lightcast (Career Coach | Lightcast)

Our commitment to your career path goes beyond the classroom with continued expansion of hands-on internships, job shadowing, and job placement opportunities with over 50 regional business and organization exclusive partners, a career network of over 200 regional companies and organizations; plus Annual Job Fairs every Spring semester.

Students learn from practicing professionals, who follow the competency guidelines prescribed by the College and based on O*NET online specifications, national competency catalogs, and employer input.

Students will be able to:

Hands-on Training
Train at a local business and learn from experienced Cannabis Dispensary Managers approximately 12 hours per week.

On-campus instruction
Courses selected to relate with your specific career area and generally totals 6-9 credit hours per semester.

Individual Studies Advisor
Students will be assigned an academic advisor to guide you through your program.

Flexible Offering
The program can be modified based upon student background and experience and the semester of entry into the program.

Although similar to cooperative education and internship programs, the Individual Studies Certificate program requires that students learn basic career skills at job sites without pay.

This direct to work certificate program combines off-campus “hands-on” experience with on-campus related instruction to prepare you to be a Cannabis Lab Technician for the Cannabis businesses in the region and beyond. This flexible offering can be modified based upon student background and experience and the semester of entry into the program. Please note, to work in the Cannabis Industry you must be 21 years old.

Our region boasts a wide variety of career opportunities with competitive salaries. The information presented is based on labor market estimates for Amsterdam, Gloversville, the Capital District, and the Mohawk Valley. Salary information is based on estimates for the Capital District from ZipRecruiter.

Salary information presented are estimates and can be different for each individual based on education, experience, and the specific employer.
Labor market data is based on 2021 estimates derived from Lightcast (Career Coach | Lightcast)

Our commitment to your career path goes beyond the classroom with continued expansion of hands-on internships, job shadowing, and job placement opportunities with over 50 regional business and organization exclusive partners, a career network of over 200 regional companies and organizations; plus Annual Job Fairs every Spring semester.

Students learn from practicing professionals, who follow the competency guidelines prescribed by the College and based on O*NET online specifications, national competency catalogs, and employer input.

Students will be able to:

Hands-on Training
Train at a local cannabis business and learn from experienced as Cannabis Lab Technician supervisors approximately 12 hours per week.

On-Campus Instruction
Courses selected to relate with your specific career area and generally totals 6-9 credit hours per semester.

Individual Studies Advisor
Students will be assigned an academic advisor to guide you through your program.

Flexible Offering
The program can be modified based upon student background and experience and the semester of entry into the program.

Although similar to cooperative education and internship programs, the Individual Studies Certificate program requires that students learn basic career skills at job sites without pay.

This direct to work certificate program combines off-campus “hands-on” experience with on-campus related instruction to prepare you to be a Quality Assurance Lab Technicians for the Dairy Farm Industry in the region and beyond. This flexible offering can be modified based upon student background and experience and the semester of entry into the program.

Our region boasts a wide variety of career opportunities with competitive salaries. The information presented is based on labor market estimates for Amsterdam, Gloversville, the Capital District, and the Mohawk Valley. Salary information is based on estimates for the Capital District from Indeed.com.

Salary information presented are estimates and can be different for each individual based on education, experience, and the specific employer.
Labor market data is based on 2021 estimates derived from Lightcast (Career Coach | Lightcast)

Our commitment to your career path goes beyond the classroom with continued expansion of hands-on internships, job shadowing, and job placement opportunities with over 50 regional business and organization exclusive partners, a career network of over 200 regional companies and organizations; plus Annual Job Fairs every Spring semester.

Students learn from practicing professionals, who follow the competency guidelines prescribed by the College and based on O*NET online specifications, national competency catalogs, and employer input.

Students will be able to:

Hands-on Training
Train at a local farm or affiliated business and learn from experienced Quality Assurance Lab supervisors approximately 12 hours per week.

On-Campus Instruction
Courses selected to relate with your specific career area and generally totals 6-9 credit hours per semester.

Individual Studies Advisor
Students will be assigned an academic advisor to guide you through your program.

Flexible Offering
The program can be modified based upon student background and experience and the semester of entry into the program.

Although similar to cooperative education and internship programs, the Individual Studies Certificate program requires that students learn basic career skills at job sites without pay.