Department News
![Alfred State team at SkillsUSA National Championships](/sites/default/files/styles/news_thumbnail/public/press-release/thumbnail/2024-07/IMG_0974.jpg?h=3930295a&itok=32UDkoSN)
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
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](/sites/default/files/styles/news_thumbnail/public/press-release/thumbnail/2024-03/1000000498.jpg?h=7f606ff5&itok=JYYLnfE_)
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
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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](/sites/default/files/styles/news_thumbnail/public/press-release/thumbnail/2024-03/Trench%20Simulation.jpg?h=5c8c412d&itok=-itlbkY5)
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](/sites/default/files/styles/news_thumbnail/public/press-release/thumbnail/2024-01/Helms%20-%20HVAC.jpg?h=24242cbc&itok=zCDj0EWX)
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](/sites/default/files/styles/news_thumbnail/public/press-release/thumbnail/2023-11/Building%20Trades%20students%20Web.jpg?h=cd855ebc&itok=OAQKI0Mu)
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.](/sites/default/files/styles/news_thumbnail/public/press-release/thumbnail/2023-09/GriersonWeb.jpg?h=408ea7d7&itok=uQUzwOhX)
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
Aftuck, Bryant and Ray honored with Advising Excellence Award
Fri, Jun 2nd, 2023
Daniel Aftuck, Aric Bryant, and David Ray were named the recipients of the Advising Excellence award at Alfred State’s annual recognition ceremony.
![Alfred State College President, Dr. Steven Mauro, is among Southern Tier leaders at the Alstom event with US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. Alfred State’s partnerships with Alstom are multi-faceted.](/sites/default/files/styles/news_thumbnail/public/press-release/thumbnail/2023-04/Mauro%20at%20Schumer%20Event.jpg?h=8a8fe466&itok=Amyqb1qU)
Alfred State partner Alstom leads US rail car manufacturing
Mon, Apr 10th, 2023
“Alfred State College is so proud of our long-standing relationship with Alstom. Not only does our college provide a pipeline of new highly skilled professionals ready for hire, but the innovation and cutting-edge technology at Alstom is also a real-world working lab for us."
Dr. Steven Mauro