LaGuardia Community College
World Class Schools: LaGuardia Community Collenge
Queens County is home to 11 colleges and universities whose talented and motivated graduates reflect the diversity of Queens and are ready to change the world. Our schools provide companies with the talent that they need to grow and our residents with the skills that they need to thrive in the modern economy. Check out some of the opportunities from LaGuardia Community College’s Continuing Education programs that offer training in many IT fields and prepare you for industry certification.
Programming & Software Development
IT Specialists & Computer Technology
Industrial Design and Engineering
The Programming and Software Development major introduces students to fundamentals of computer programming, software, database, and game development. Emphasis will be placed on software development process including web and mobile application development (both iOS and Android). The program prepares students for careers as computer programmers, game developers, software developers, web developers, mobile application developers, database developers/administrators, computer systems analysts, and software quality assurance engineers and testers. The program provides students with fundamental skills to continue with their undergraduate education and also provide supplementary skills to be successful in their careers.
The Computer Technology program leads to an Associate in Applied Science degree, and is coordinated by the Math, Engineering and Computer Science (MEC) department. This curriculum provides the skills needed for careers in a rapidly growing technical area. Students will be prepared for careers as field technicians specializing in microcomputer repair and network diagnosis. Students will be prepared to transfer to a bachelor of technology program at senior colleges.
The Industrial Design program, coordinated by the Humanities Department leads to an Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS), and is proud to be the only program of its kind in New York. The role of an industrial designer is to create and execute design solutions towards problems of form, usability, user ergonomics, engineering, marketing, brand development and sales. The Industrial Design program provides students a foundation experience in the necessary skills to begin a career in Computer Assisted Design (CAD), Model making, Product Design and Fabrication or transfer to a four-year institution.
Apprenticeships
Information about applying, recruiting apprentices, or starting an apprenticeship at your company.
Programs
At Google, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Apprentices become part of our mission to build great products for every user, and their different experiences help ensure that our products are as diverse as our users.
Apprenticeships contribute towards the development of digital skills by providing opportunities for work and study. They can serve as part of your journey to a meaningful career. During the program, apprentices get exposure to different areas and teams at Google, while receiving external training and developing their professional skills on the job.
Queens Library
The Tech Lab offers workshops on and open access to a variety of Digital and Maker Tools. From 3D printing and graphic design to sewing and jewelry making, the Tech Lab is a resource to empower the Queens community through technology.
AWS re/Start
Through real-world, scenario-based learning, labs, and coursework, learners gain the skills they need for an entry-level cloud role. Currently offered online.