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SUNY GCC - Genesee Community College

Your Career. Your Choice. Your Training.

The Business and Employee Skills Training (BEST) Center at Genesee Community College is the recognized regional leader for developing a skilled workforce that drives local economic growth. It offers a wide range of programs and services to prepare individuals, businesses, and organizations for success in the regional economy. With open enrollment seminars, customized training, and partnerships with national online training programs, the BEST Center caters to the needs of both large and small businesses. Additionally, its state-of-the-art meeting rooms and computer lab provide a sophisticated environment for business training. The BEST Center is recognized for its innovation and excellence, winning multiple awards for its workforce development and economic development practices.

 

Meet The Team

 

 

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Executive Director of Workforce Development

Meet The Team

 

 

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Christa Palmer

Assistant Director of Workforce Development

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Corinne Saluste

Coordinator of Community Education

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Kathy Wood

Regional Coordinator SUNY HealthCARES Grant

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Patricia (Tish) Williams

Project Director, Apprenticeships

Meet The BEST Center Instructors

At the BEST Center, we take great pride in our team of highly qualified and dedicated instructors who are passionate about both education and industry innovation. Our instructors bring a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience to the classroom, ensuring that our students receive the highest quality training and the most valuable insights.

  • Expertise and Experience

  • Personalized Instruction

  • Industry Connections

  • Commitment to Excellence

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Bill Hayes

Instructor of Basic AC & Refrigeration, EPA 608 Certification

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Mark Pratt

Instructor of Industrial Electric

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Douglas Brooks

Director of Rural Police Training Academy

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John Laird

Assistant Director of Rural Police Training Academy

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Stephen Ladley

Instructor of Pre-Licensing (5-hour), ​Defensive Driving, Driver Education

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Maria Neale

Instructor of Pre-Licensing Class (5-Hour), Impaired Driving Program