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FastTrack Plus

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Find Work That Fits

Short-term, hands-on training to help Herkimer County residents explore career pathways and take the next step.

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Herkimer County Community College is launching its first round of FastTrack Plus programs this summer in partnership with MVCC FastTrack.

These free, short-term programs are designed to help residents age 17+ build practical skills, explore career pathways, and connect with local employment and education opportunities.

FastTrack Plus may be a good fit if you are exploring a career change, looking for short-term training, or unsure whether college or a longer-term program is the right next step.

Summer 2026 Programs

No cost programs launching this summer include:

Dental Assistant

  • Starts: July 14 | Schedule: Online + one evening per week for 10 weeks
  • A 60-hour hybrid program introducing participants to the administrative and clinical responsibilities of dental assisting.

Advanced Manufacturing / CNC

  • Starts: July 22 | Schedule: Twice a week for 5 weeks
  • A hands-on manufacturing program where participants learn shop safety, blueprint reading, measurement, inspection, and basic machine operation.

Restaurant Experience Lab

  • Starts: August 11 | Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays for 6 weeks
  • A hands-on hospitality program where participants build basic kitchen, service, teamwork, and communication skills through real-world restaurant practice.

What You Can Expect

FastTrack Plus programs are short-term, hands-on, and designed to help you explore whether a career pathway is a good fit before committing to a longer training or degree program.

Participants can expect:

  • Practical, hands-on learning
  • A real sense of what the work is like
  • Connections to local workforce pathways
  • Follow-up support from HCCC
  • Help understanding possible next steps

Not Sure Which Program Fits?

That’s okay! The interest form helps HCCC learn more about your goals, answer your questions, and help identify the best next step.

The form also helps HCCC understand what other training areas residents are interested in for future FastTrack Plus programs.

Take the Next Step

Interested in learning more about FastTrack Plus? Complete the interest form below, and HCCC will follow up to learn more about your interests, answer questions, and help you understand next steps.