Department News

student driving heavy equipment

ASC Heavy Equipment Operations rebuilding flood-damaged areas

Fri, Sep 6th, 2024

“It is all slowly shaping together. As this progresses it is truly remarkable how much we've done. We've done so many different things and it's turning into a whole new place.”

Preston Bilotta

Student looks on during a project

Pioneer PROfiles - Will Banner

Mon, Jul 29th, 2024

“They look out for your best interest. If you are a worker, they have your back all the time. We have so much equipment to work with here and the teachers really fight for us and make us feel supported.”

Alfred State team at SkillsUSA National Championships

Pair of Pioneers place at SkillsUSA National Championships

Tue, Jul 9th, 2024

“This group of students represented the college well. It is always amazing to be part of such a large competition with high school and college students competing and showing what they can do in such a wide variety of competitions and the students always shine as strong Pioneers. I look forward to this trip every year.”

Dean Jeff Stevens

Winners of the 2024 SkillsUSA competition

Alfred State hosts 2024 Skills USA Postsecondary Championship

Wed, Apr 10th, 2024

“We had a great day of competition and I look forward to seeing our New York State team compete at Nationals,” 

NYS SkillsUSA College Postsecondary director Craig R Clark, PhD.

Amanda Snyder sits with her mentor

HVAC Instructor Amanda Snyder receives Shirley McVay Wiseman Award

Wed, Mar 13th, 2024

“Amanda is a great example of the quality instruction that we provide our students day in and day out at Alfred State College. Her passion to pass on her trade experience and knowledge to the next generation of HVAC industry leaders is inspiring."

Jeff Stevens

Dean of the School of Applied Technology

student in heavy equipment machinery

Pioneer PROfiles - Conor Compton

Mon, Mar 4th, 2024

“The professors are fun. They really try to make it the best experience for us and make sure that they get the knowledge to us. They make sure we understand and are super willing to help whenever we need extra help with anything.”

Conor Compton

students work on a trench collapse simulation

Heavy Equipment Operations students learn from real-world simulation experience

Mon, Mar 4th, 2024

“In our world the most dangerous accidents always seem to be a trench collapse. We have thirty-five seniors taking part in this simulation experience and someday, somewhere one of them is going to have to assist in a rescue attempt."

Brian Adams

Johnathon Helms with his prize check

ASC alum Johnathon Helms finishes second in Elite Trades Championships

Fri, Jan 5th, 2024

"Alfred State is very proud of Johnathon and pleased that Hilliard Heating and Cooling is supportive of continuing to strengthen and challenge Johnathon's skills and abilities in the HVAC trade.” 

Jeffrey Stevens

Dean of the School of Applied Technology

Building trades students stand on a bridge they constructed

Building Trades and Heavy Equipment students assist local trail

Mon, Nov 6th, 2023

“Getting to participate in projects like this is satisfying in multiple ways. Being able to apply skills we learn in the classroom while helping the local community is a double victory. Our students enjoyed being part of the project and are proud of the final product.”

Building Trades Instructor Don Tinder. 

Thad Grierson stands in front of a saw in a building trades lab.

Meet the Students - Thad Grierson

Mon, Sep 18th, 2023

"The experiences you will get here, the work you will do, and the reputation our school has of graduation will put you in a better spot when you are looking for a job.”

Thad Grierson