Educational Advisement

Educational Advisement - Offers individual counseling services over the telephone to employees in the areas of professional development, educational planning, financial aid, and non-traditional approaches to further education. All conversations with Partnership advisors are confidential.

Academic Advisement - Helps individuals choose courses best suited to their needs; determine if a school or non-traditional college program is the best alternative; decide whether to pursue a college degree and select a college major. Discussions are based on professional development and job skill needs. [Return to Top]

Financial Aid - Provides information about various financial aid programs, eligibility requirements, federal educational tax credits, and scholarship searches. For more information see Educational Guide 4 on Tax Credits and Financing Your Education: A Quick Reference Guide [pdf]. [Return to Top]

Adult Education Basics - Offers advice and referrals to improve reading, writing and arithmetic skills; obtain a high school General Educational Development (GED) diploma; study English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL); or enhance college preparatory skills. See Basic Skills listings for additional information. [Return to Top]

Career Advisement -employees learn about themselves, job choices, and their career. John Holland's Self Directed Search is a paper and pencil assessment that assists employees with making career decisions based on personal interests and abilities. [Return to Top]

College Credit: Alternative Approaches and Ways to Save Money

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Would you like to attend college but don't have the time or money? This recorded webinar course describes non-traditional ways to obtain college credit that could save you time and money. You will also learn about the tuition benefits negotiated by NYS and CSEA.