Programs & Services Accessed by CSEA-Represented NYS Employees
Enhance your skills, advance your career, meet evolving job demands, and support your professional growth and development.
Get Education & Career Advisement
Education and Career Advisement Services
Our expert advisors provide personalized guidance on education planning, career advancement, funding your education, and making the most of the Partnership's resources. We offer advisement in the following areas:
- Education & Career Planning
- Tuition & Financial Assistance
- Adult Education Basics & Skills Support
Save Money on Tuition & Education Costs
Tuition Benefits Program
Save money on tuition and exam fees in pursuit of a college degree, trade training, essential skills, or job-specific certifications. We offer:
- Up to $5,000 per year in Tuition Benefits
- Statewide Targeted Tuition Benefits
- Exam Fee Reimbursement
Statewide Targeted Tuition Benefits
As part of our Tuition Benefits Program, you can get additional tuition support by enrolling in one of these high-demand training programs in New York State:
- Nursing
- Welding
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
Advance Your Career with Skill Development Courses
Excel in your current role and advance your career with our career and skill development courses. We offer live, instructor led courses as well as self-paced online courses to fit your needs and schedule.
Live Courses - Skills for Success
Our live, instructor-led Skills for Success courses are designed to provide you with a variety of essential, job-based skills. Classes are offered both in-person and online during the spring, summer, and fall.
Self-Paced Online Courses & Certificates
Advance your career at your own pace with thousands of self-paced online courses in topics like communication, computer skills, writing, and project management. We also offer 6- or 12-month Online Certificate Programs to support your professional growth.
Grow Within State Service
Get the skills you need to grow your career and meet New York State’s workforce demands in high-need areas.
Trades, Operations & Maintenance
Trades, Operations & Maintenance courses are offered through our Skills for Success program. You can also use your tuition benefits for trade training, and get additional tuition support by enrolling in CDL, HVAC, or Welding programs.
Safety & Health
Safety & Health courses are offered through our Skills for Success program. You can also use your tuition benefits for safety and health related courses, and get additional tuition support by enrolling in a nursing program.
Adult Education Basics (AEB)
AEB courses are offered through our Skills for Success program to help you improve language (ESOL), reading, writing, and math skills. Advisors can help you enroll in our classes, set goals, and find community resources. You can also use your tuition benefits for ESOL, high school equivalency, and other prep courses.
Administrative Assistant Traineeship (AAT)
This two-year program prepares Administrative Assistant Trainees for advancement to Administrative Assistant 1 through targeted training in essential workplace skills.
This video will cover programs and services available to both CSEA-represented New York State employees and Labor & Management Representatives. These union-negotiated benefits are available at no additional cost, so we encourage you to make the most of our expansive offerings!
This video will cover programs and services available to both CSEA-represented New York State employees and Labor & Management Representatives. These union-negotiated benefits are available at no additional cost, so we encourage you to make the most of our expansive offerings!