Name: Melissa Spikes Archer Grad Year: 2000 Program: Nursing Current Title: Community Education Specialist, Family Help Center & RN, Supplemental Health Care In Her Own Words: Like many high school graduates, I attended college with aspirations. I had hoped to become a physician, join the … Read Article
Start the New Year with a new career in the growing information technology industry! Trocaire College has announced its latest IT course offerings, designed to prepare students for both entry-level and advanced help desk and tech support positions. “IT skills are in demand, and Western … Read Article
Participants can enter healthcare industry in as little as 3 months For individuals looking for new career opportunities in the healthcare industry, Trocaire College announced it is now enrolling for its next offerings of phlebotomy and sterile processing and distribution technician certificate programs. “Both programs … Read Article
Name: Jameika Newell Grad Year: 2019 Program: Nursing Current Title: Registered Nurse, Community Health Center of Buffalo In Her Own Words: I grew up with my grandparents in the city of Buffalo and my grandmother was a military nurse, so nursing has been in my … Read Article
Have you seen the 2020 Trailblazer Magazine yet? Browse through our latest issue here! In this issue of the Trailblazer, produced in the midst of this unprecedented year– we wanted to highlight the resiliency, persistence and adaptability that make our Trocaire family so unique and … Read Article
To further level up your brewing game, enroll now for Trocaire’s brewing certificate program beginning Feb. 1 As a holiday treat for craft beverage enthusiasts and brewing professionals, Trocaire College is offering two free virtual brewing workshops this December and January. “With more people staying … Read Article
Name: Michele Gawronski Grad Year: 2018 Program: Human Resource Management Current Title: Human Resources Coordinator, Tops Friendly Markets In Her Own Words: “I am proud to say I am a Trocaire graduate, class of 2018. If it was not for the teachers, staff, and mentors … Read Article
Trocaire’s Student Affairs division has welcomed eight employees into new roles this past semester. Meet them all below! Wellness Center Genevieve Kruly Title: Director of Wellness Contact Info: Room 118, (716) 827-2412, [email protected] Last Position Held: Coordinator of Accessibility Services (Medaille College) Years in … Read Article
The James H. Cummings Foundation has funded a second year of SonoSim simulation technology for Trocaire College with a recent grant of $26,340. The SonoSim software simulates a broad range of life-like clinical ultrasound scenarios with both normal and abnormal pathologies for students in the … Read Article
With many community partners not accepting physical volunteers because of COVID-19, students in Trocaire College’s Mercy Action Project are finding new ways to give back. This month, they are coordinating an art supply drive for the Seneca Street Community Development Corporation’s after-school enrichment program. The Seneca Street CDC’s … Read Article
Name: Jamie Stasiak Grad Year: 2011 Program: Radiologic Technology Current Title: Program Coordinator, Windsong Radiology Group PC In her own words: “Regarding my decision to go to Trocaire and the opportunities my degree has opened up for me: I can’t say enough. My decision to … Read Article
Innovative program designed to prepare individuals for entry-level positions in the craft beverage industry or to upskill the home brewer For craft beverage enthusiasts and professionals who are looking to up their brewing game this fall and winter, Trocaire College announced its Brewing, Distilling and … Read Article
Funding will be used to upskill region’s workforce by closing technology skills gap to meet local employers’ short- and long-term IT and cybersecurity needs Trocaire College was recently awarded a $674,162 grant through Empire State Development’s Round 2 Workforce Development Challenge. The funding will … Read Article
Mercy Heritage Week 2020 is upon us! Though our celebration might look different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent need to maintain social distancing for everyone’s safety, Trocaire’s Office of Student Affairs still has a full week of Mercy-centered programming planned. Each … Read Article
Name: Diana Iglewski Grad Year: 1986 Program: Radiologic Technology Current Title: Office Manager and Women’s Imaging Manager, Southtowns Radiology In her own words: “After spending a year in a Physical Therapy program, I decided this was not the career I wanted. I did know … Read Article
Trocaire’s College’s Catherine McAuley School of Nursing welcomed new leadership in two positions over the summer. Maria Bohorquez, MPH, BSN, RN was named director of the Practical Nursing and Bachelor of Nursing programs. Jacob Fisher ‘14, MS, RN was named director of the AAS Nursing … Read Article
Collaboration, funded by New York State grant, aims to close the skills gap between employer needs and the skills of the current workforce Through a workforce development in long term care grant from New York State, The McGuire Group, 1199SEIU Upstate healthcare union and … Read Article
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) has announced a total of $911,186 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Education for three Western New York colleges, including Trocaire, through the Student Support Services (SSS) Program. “This federal funding gives local students access to additional resources to … Read Article
Open to all, seminars offered every Thursday from Sept. 10 – Oct. 15 For employees and employers alike looking to strengthen their ongoing professional development, Trocaire College’s Workforce Development is offering a series of virtual leadership development seminars this fall. The one-hour seminars, taught by … Read Article
In recognition of its efforts to help those impacted by the coronavirus pandemic transition to new careers in information technology, Trocaire College was recently presented with an Innovation Award by CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the global technology industry. Trocaire is one of 12 organizations … Read Article