St. Lawrence County Business Connections Committee to Host Workforce Tour at SUNY Canton

CANTON, N.Y. — The St. Lawrence County Business Connections Committee, in partnership with SUNY Canton, will host a special informational program and facility tour at the Canino School of Engineering Technology on Wednesday, March 18.
 

The event, "Business Connections: Spotlight on Resources," runs from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and is designed to introduce regional business owners to the college’s talent pipeline and technical resources. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with students and staff to discuss how SUNY Canton’s 30 bachelor’s degrees, 20 associate degrees, and various microcredentials can meet specific industry needs.
 

"When it comes to training and finding your current and future workforce, SUNY Canton is an exceptional resource we are pleased to introduce to St. Lawrence County businesses," committee members said in a joint statement
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Participants may choose between two distinct tour tracks:

• Trades Focus: This track explores programs in civil and environmental engineering, industrial technology, IT, mechanical engineering, construction management, HVAC, electrical maintenance, and automotive technology.

• Cybersecurity and Data Science: This track highlights industry-focused microcredentials and includes a tour of the Advanced Information Security and Privacy (AISP) Lab to view student research and recruitment opportunities for interns.
 

The event includes a provided breakfast and structured networking time. Business owners are encouraged to bring business cards to connect with local peers and college faculty.

Advance registration is required by March 15. Due to lab capacities, space is limited. Interested parties can register online at the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce website or by contacting Laura Pearson at 315-386-4000, ext. 6.
 

The event will be held at Nevaldine Hall, 34 Cornell Drive, on the SUNY Canton campus. In the event of inclement weather, the program will follow official SUNY Canton school policy regarding cancellations or delays.

About the St. Lawrence County Business Connections Committee: The committee is a collaborative effort comprised of representatives from the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce, the St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency, the New York Power Authority, the North Country Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at SUNY Canton, and the St. Lawrence County Workforce Development Board.