Please Note:
There will be no CWD classes or enrollment sessions between December 23, 2024 - January 3, 2025 during the holiday break.
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Center for Workforce Development - Adult Education

Our Programs

The Center for Workforce Development (CWD) at Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES provides industry-aligned educational solutions to prepare you for the 21st century workforce. CWD provides quality, cost-effective educational and workforce services in partnership with other higher educational agencies, the local workforce community, and the adult learners we serve in a manner that supports excellence and equity for all learners.

Contact CWD
Email: [email protected]  Phone: 585.349.9100  Fax: 585.349.9101
Address: WEMOCO CTE Center, 3589 Big Ridge Road, Spencerport, NY 14559

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Happy Holidays from CWD

From Our Family to Yours...

CWD wishes you a holiday season filled with health and happiness and all the best for the New Year.
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Calling All High School Students

Current high school seniors who missed a chance to participate in a career and technical education program in high school or want to add more training to their portfolio can look to CWD’s evening career training programs both during the spring of their senior year and/or after graduation.

CLICK HERE to jump inside our career training classrooms, go to our website to learn more, and visit the Tuition Assistance page to learn about RochesterWorks! and ACCES-VR providing support at any time, and the Monroe 2-Orleans Educational Foundation providing scholarships to graduating high school seniors pursuing career training in the 2025-26 school year.
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Morgan's Story

I earned a biology degree from Nazareth University but was unsure which healthcare path I wanted to pursue. Interested in dentistry, I CWD’s Dental Office Assisting Fundamentals program. Want to learn more? Hear from Morgan directly and visit https://www.monroe2boces.org/DentalAssistingFundamentals.aspx
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Transforming Raw Materials into Masterpieces

The 18-week Machining Fundamentals Program is designed for the adult learner in mind and is ideal for individuals who want to gain essential machining skills while working during the day. Attending two nights a week, students will learn about various machines, blueprint reading, industry math, and complete projects in the machining lab. The program also includes OSHA-10 certification. A $2,500 scholarship available to eligible students. 

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Students Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Plug Power

Plug Power hosted a facility tour for the Manufacturing Technician students. Students learned about the company's innovative hydrogen fuel cell technologies and their applications. They also saw firsthand how Plug Power produces, stores, and utilizes hydrogen to power various systems. Find out more about this free program at https://www.monroe2boces.org/tech or download the CWD Manufacturing Technician Flyer. Spring session begins February 11.
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CWD Spring 2025 Registration Now Open!

Classes for Spring 2025 are filling up quickly! To learn more, click here. Classes fill up quickly, so start the process now by completing a contact card for more information or signing up for the entrance assessment!


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24-25 CWD Adult Learner Calendar.pdf (updated July 23, 2024)