Hudson County Community College New Jersey LicensingCannabis Workshop
This 4-week New Jersey Cannabis Licensing Workshop will provide those looking to enter the NJ cannabis industry with an overview of what it takes to apply for and operate a state-licensed cannabis establishment. This virtual workshop will discuss the history of cannabis federally; the history of cannabis legalization in NJ and the 2022 state and municipal application process for various cannabis licenses. Students can expect to receive an understanding of the do’s and don’ts of application preparedness and what we can expect to see moving forward. Students can also expect to hear from guest speakers who provide support for the cannabis industry and those who successfully operate cannabis businesses. Week 1) History of Cannabis + History of NJ legalizationWeek 2) Overview of NJ Laws & Regulations + NJ State Cannabis Application with Guest Speaker (successful applicant)Week 3) Do’s and Don’ts of a Successful Cannabis Application + Guest Speaker (successful operator)Week 4) Business Plans & Compliance + Guest Speaker (Cannabis Consultant)
*Space is limited. Please register early This live class is going to be held online via the Webex or Zoom platform. Participants will receive an email with details on how to access the live course 24 to 48 hours before the start of class. For more information, contact:Chastity Farrell, Director of Continuing Educationand Workforce Development at cfarrell@hccc.edu
The daylong event will feature an expungement clinic, important panel discussions, culinary infusion demonstrations and much more.
 HCCC President, Dr. Christopher Reber, and Cannademix Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Josh Alb, will deliver welcoming remarks. Event highlights will include a daylong Expungement Clinic; presented by The Hoffman Centers, P.C. and Emerge Law Group; culinary infusion demonstrations with HCCC Continuing Education Instructor, Sean Wilson; mocktail bar; networking room; photo station; community donation center; and free food, beverages, and livestream.
There will also be panel discussions with community and industry leaders on timely topics: Â
   Hudson County Community College (HCCC) will hold an “ESL to Graduation†Celebration, an event to honor graduates who began their HCCC academic journeys in the English as a Second Language (ESL) Program.
    The ceremony will include remarks by HCCC President, Dr. Christopher Reber; Interim Director, English as a Second Language and Academic Foundations English, Jed Palmer; Associate Professor, ESL, Linda Miller; and several HCCC alumni and graduating students.
  Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.
:Â Â Culinary Conference Center, 161 Newkirk Street, Jersey City.
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About Hudson County Community College
Hudson County Community College serves more than 18,000 credit and non-credit students annually. The College offers nearly 80 degree and certificate programs, including award-winning English as a Second Language, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), Culinary Arts/Hospitality Management, Nursing and Health Sciences, and Fine and Performing Arts. The HCCC Culinary/Hospitality Management program was ranked number six in the U.S. by Best Choice Schools. Over 94% of HCCC Nursing program graduates passed the NCLEX the first time out, placing the program’s graduates in the top tier of two- and four-year nursing programs nationwide. In 2017, the Equality of Opportunity Project ranked HCCC in the top 5% of 2,200 U.S. higher education institutions for social and economic mobility.
HCCC has partnerships with every major four-year college and university in the greater New Jersey-New York area and beyond, accommodating seamless transfer of credits for further undergraduate and graduate education.
The College’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion has been recognized with the 2021 Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Northeast Region Equity Award; and the “INSIGHT Into Diversity†2021 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award honoring HCCC as one of nine community colleges nationally to be named “Top Colleges for Diversity.†HCCC is a finalist this year for the American Association of Community Colleges’ (AACC) “Advancing Diversity Award of Excellence.â€
A presence on social media in conjunction with a business website ensures you and your business are searchable. The content shared on the social media platform allows potential customers to get to know you before they reach out. Experts advise companies to consider quality over quantity when it comes to their social media posts. Businesses need to understand the difference between sales and marketing.Source: Northwest Indiana Business Magazine
Hudson County Community College’s Department of Continuing Education is proud to offer a New live, fully online Social Media Marketing Certificate program this Summer. The certificate program promises participants will learn how social networks are used to develop a two-way communication and create marketing strategies you can take back and integrate into your communication and marketing skillset. Participants will analyze, develop, implement, and evaluate media strategies as an integral part of the overall marketing communications strategy throughout the program. The course will focus on how Social Media strategies can be used effectively in marketing communications programs, what Social Media platforms should/should not be used, how to build engagement, and how to measure, track, and evaluate performance and effectiveness. Program benefits:Summarize the evolution of social media and its interaction with and effect on the media landscapeApply critical thinking and evaluation skills in assessing, applying, and participating in social mediaComprehend the current communication norms of social mediaUtilize current Social Media tools and channels and understand the Social Media participantDevelop strategic and tactical Social Media communication skillsDemonstrate presentation and writing skillsIdentify, analyze and apply new communication strategies and tactics
Discover more personal enrichment and professional development programs at Hudson County Community College by visiting www.hccc.edu/continuingeducation
Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Board of Trustees recently approved appointments to leadership positions, and awarded tenure to instructors. Â
HCCC President Dr. Chris Reber noted that the appointments and tenure awards reflect the College’s dedication to ensuring HCCC students receive a quality education provided by individuals who are the best in their fields.
“Everyone at HCCC applauds our dedicated colleague, Dr. Ara Karakashian, and welcomes John Hernandez and Cecily McKeown to Hudson County Community College. We congratulate them on their new appointments,†Dr. Reber said.
This 4-hour Basic Life Support Certification for Healthcare Providers (BLS) uses a scenario-based approach to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills that drive better outcomes for adult, child, and infant patients.
**This class fulfills the HCCC’sNursing Degree CPR requirement**
*NEW Price: ONLY $77 per person!(certification card and student manual is included)
Basic Life Support Certification Workshops:
Thursday, April 79:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 209:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 129:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.Thursday, June 169:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 249:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.Wednesday, June 299:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Provides Family Fun and COVID-19 Vaccines for Children and Teens
Hudson County Community College “Kids Fair†is a fun-filled event that will include characters, entertainment, snacks, and most importantly, free COVID-19 vaccines for children and teens.
Hudson County Community College in partnership with North Hudson Community Action Corporation.
Saturday, February 26, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
HCCC Student Center, 81 Sip Avenue, Jersey City, NJ – right across the street from the Journal Square PATH Transportation Center.
About Hudson County Community College
Hudson County Community College serves more than 18,000 credit and non-credit students annually. The College offers nearly 80 degree and certificate programs, including award-winning English as a Second Language, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), Culinary Arts/Hospitality Management, Nursing and Health Sciences, and Fine and Performing Arts. The HCCC Culinary/Hospitality Management program was ranked number six in the U.S. by Best Choice Schools. Over 94% of HCCC Nursing program graduates passed the NCLEX the first time out, placing the program’s graduates in the top tier of two- and four-year nursing programs nationwide. In 2017, the Equality of Opportunity Project ranked HCCC in the top 5% of 2,200 U.S. higher education institutions for social and economic mobility.
HCCC has partnerships with every major four-year college and university in the greater New Jersey-New York area and beyond, accommodating seamless transfer of credits for further undergraduate and graduate education.
Hudson County Community College (HCCC) officially celebrated the grand opening of its new Student Center at 81 Sip Avenue in Jersey City on Thursday, September 30, 2021. A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at 12:00 noon with HCCC President Dr. Christopher Reber officiating. Food tastings from Libby’s Home Kitchen and Starbucks, which are located in the Student Center, were available for students throughout the day. Attendees explored the new Student Center through self-guided tours.
HCCC one of just eight community colleges in the country to be awarded this national honor.
September 22, 2021, Jersey City, NJ – Hudson County Community College (HCCC) has received the 2021 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversitymagazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. The annual award recognizes colleges and universities in the United States that demonstrate outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. HCCC is one of just eight community colleges among the 101 award recipients.Â
“This significant national recognition is another point of pride made possible by the leadership and support of the College’s Board of Trustees, and the engagement and outstanding dedication and contributions of the entire HCCC family,†said HCCC President Dr. Christopher M. Reber.
“The HEED Award process consists of a comprehensive and rigorous application that includes questions relating to the recruitment and retention of students and employees – and best practices for both, continued leadership support for diversity, and other aspects of campus diversity and inclusion,†said Lenore Pearlstein, publisher of INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. “We take a detailed approach to reviewing each application in deciding who will be named a HEED Award recipient. Our standards are high, and we look for institutions where diversity and inclusion are woven into the work being done every day across their campus.â€
Hudson County Community College serves one of the most ethnically and racially diverse communities in the United States. In 2019, Dr. Reber established the President’s Advisory Council on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (PACDEI), a team of 40 students, faculty, staff, alumni, trustees, and external community members. PACDEI, through collaborations and partnerships, has played an essential role in the organic development of an inclusive institutional climate. At the time of PACDEI’s inception, HCCC administered a College-wide climate survey. The survey results informed the development of four Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) overarching goals that served as the foundation of PACDEI’s comprehensive DEI Action Plan. These DEI goals are interwoven in the College’s updated Mission, Vision, and Values statements, and the Board of Trustees’ Goals, Academic Master Plan, 2021-24 Strategic Plan, and Student Success Action Plan.Â
In July, the College established the HCCC Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Yeurys Pujols was appointed the College’s inaugural Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. In addition to leading and supporting the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – which also includes Accessibility Services, Cultural Affairs, and oversight of Title IX operations – Mr. Pujols is charged with promoting an institutional climate that embraces and celebrates differences while championing equitable and inclusive practices, policies, and procedures in all activities for all community members. This includes working with various HCCC offices and divisions to establish guidelines and practices for recruitment and hiring, screening committee policies, promotion considerations, and succession planning; creating clear and transparent processes for safety, security, and incident reporting that are free of intimidation and respectful of confidentiality; and building community and a sense of belonging for students by advancing their academic development, professional growth, and personal transformation.Â
“These activities will promote and expand an institutional culture in which every person is celebrated, every voice is encouraged to contribute to shaping our institutional climate, and an equity mindset is infused and embedded into every part of the College,†Mr. Pujols stated.
HCCC has also been selected to receive the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) 2021 Equity Award for the Northeastern United States. That award will be presented on October 14, 2021, at the 52nd Annual ACCT Leadership Congress in San Diego, California.Â
Complete information about Hudson County Community College may be found at www.hccc.edu. Additional information about the 2021 HEED Award is available at insightintodiversity.com. #   #   # Photo Caption:  Hudson County Community College students are pictured at an induction ceremony of the College’s chapter of Sigma Kappa Delta, the National English Honor Society for two-year colleges.
About Hudson County Community College Hudson County Community College serves more than 18,000 credit and non-credit students annually. The College offers more than 70 degree and certificate programs, including award-winning English as a Second Language, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), Culinary Arts/Hospitality Management, Nursing and Health Sciences, and Fine and Performing Arts. The HCCC Culinary/Hospitality Management program was ranked number six in the U.S. by Best Choice Schools. Over 94% of HCCC Nursing program graduates passed the NCLEX first time out, placing the program’s graduates in the top tier of two- and four-year nursing programs nationwide. In 2017, the Equality of Opportunity Project ranked HCCC in the top 5% of 2,200 U.S. higher education institutions for social and economic mobility.
HCCC has partnerships with every major four-year college and university in the greater New Jersey-New York area and beyond, accommodating seamless transfer of credits for further undergraduate and graduate education.
AboutINSIGHT into Diversity INSIGHT Into Diversitymagazine is the oldest and largest diversity publication in higher education today and is well-known for its annual Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, the only award recognizing colleges and universities for outstanding diversity and inclusion efforts across their campuses. In addition to its online job board, INSIGHT Into Diversity presents timely, thought-provoking news and feature stories on matters of diversity and inclusion across higher education and beyond. Articles include interviews with innovators and experts, as well as profiles of best practices and exemplary programs. Readers will also discover career opportunities that connect job seekers with institutions and businesses that embrace a diverse and inclusive workforce. Current, archived, and digital issues ofINSIGHT Into Diversity magazine are available online at insightintodiversity.com
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