ROCKLAND COUNTY- The Rockland County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) and the Rockland Community College (RCC) have partnered to support workforce development and economic growth through the Skill Up Rockland partnership. The Rockland IDA will provide internship stipends totaling $7,500 to support three RCC students pursuing internships in fields aligned with industry, economics, and business.
The internship stipends, awarded to RCC students interning at businesses within Rockland County, will enhance both the student’s educational experience and the economic growth of the region.
“The collaboration between Rockland IDA and RCC represents a crucial step towards fostering economic development and supporting our local talent,” remarked Steven Porath, Executive Director of the Rockland County IDA. “We are excited to partner with the RCC Foundation to invest in the future workforce of Rockland County.”
Kevin Stump, VP of Economic Mobility and Workforce Innovation, added, “This partnership exemplifies RCC’s commitment to providing students with exceptional opportunities for growth and real-world experience. We are deeply grateful to the Rockland IDA for their generous support in helping our students achieve their academic and professional aspirations.”
For more information about this partnership and the internship stipends, contact Joan F.X. Halligan, RCC’s Executive Director of Development, at 845-587-6482 or by email at joan.halliganwang@sunyrockland.edu.
