What they call their work
What they do
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Education Policy Advocacy & Reform 1 activity
- Advocacy for postsecondary adult learnersAdvocates for the needs and interests of postsecondary adult learners and supports policies and practices that advance continuing higher education in New York State.
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Capacity building for continuing education professionalsSupports the professional development of continuing education personnel by promoting the exchange of information and ideas, addressing challenges in the field, strengthening lifelong learning programs, and supporting student persistence and completion in continuing higher education.
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Professional Conference Support 1 activity
- Conference scholarships for membersProvides scholarships to members to attend the CEANY Annual Conference, including full scholarships covering registration and two nights of hotel accommodations, as well as partial scholarships covering registration only; recipients are selected by the Membership, Communications and Engagement committee and announced during the September Professional Development Webinar.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Continuing education programs for professionalsProvides continuing education programs and learning opportunities for professionals in New York to support their career development and engagement in the field.
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Event media and participant servicesRecords photographs, video, and digital media of event participants for promotional use, provides access to concurrent and plenary sessions, Virtual Happy Hour, and awards banquet for registered attendees, and offers early bird pricing, pay-later registration, and refund or credit options for extenuating circumstances such as medical issues or job changes.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Membership engagement and networking eventsHosts new member reception events and facilitates campus visits and idea exchange among members to strengthen community and engagement within the continuing education network across New York State.
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Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 1 activity
- Professional development through annual and regional conferencesOrganizes an annual conference and multiple regional conferences across New York State that feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, workshops, and training sessions on topics such as workforce development, inclusive practices, leadership, and time management for continuing education professionals.
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Corporate Sponsorship Programs 1 activity
- Sponsorship recognition and industry engagementRecognizes gold and silver sponsors on its website and through events, and organizes tiered sponsorship opportunities at the annual conference to engage companies and facilitate interaction between sponsors, attendees, and speakers.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Student scholarships for adult learnersProvides student scholarships to recognize adult students in continuing education who have demonstrated persistence, drive, and success in overcoming obstacles to achieve their educational goals.
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Who they work with
- Advance Media NY Partner — Gold sponsor of Continuing Education Association of NY
- CEANY Conference Sponsor Partner — Organizes sponsorship opportunities for organizations or businesses to support the conference.
- CUNY Network — Public higher education system included in the association's membership and representation.
- Continuing Education Association of New York Network — Membership organization representing continuing education professionals and institutions across New York State.
- Corporate Member Network — Offers corporate membership to firms, corporations, foundations, or other enterprises whose activities support the purposes and objectives of CEANY.
- Marriott Albany Partner — Host venue for the annual conference.
- Membership, Communications and Engagement committee Coalition — Committee responsible for reviewing scholarship applications and selecting awardees.
- Mohawk Valley Community College Partner — Hosts the CEANY Region East Conference at its ThINCubator facility.
- New York State Education Department Government — Regulatory and accreditation oversight for continuing education programs
- SUNY Network — Public higher education system originally forming the basis of the association and continuing as a core member network.
- SUNY Apprenticeship Partner — Silver sponsor of Continuing Education Association of NY
- SUNY Corning Community College Partner — Hosts the CEANY Region West Conference at its campus, providing facilities and co-presenting on workforce development initiatives.
- SUNY Orange Partner — Engages faculty from SUNY Orange, such as Dr. Sheila M. Stepp, to lead wellness and leadership sessions at conferences.
- Steuben County IDA Partner — Collaborates with the Steuben County IDA for workforce development programming, including keynote presentations on skills-based hiring and regional economic alignment.
- WPTI Partner — Collaborates with WPTI for workforce training expertise, including keynote presentations on actionable workforce strategies.
- Xenegrade Partner — Platinum sponsor of the 2025 CEANY conference.
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Culturally Responsive Programmingmethodology: culturally_responsive_programmingBy using inclusive and culturally responsive programming, we support access, belonging, and stability for refugee and immigrant learners, because educational approaches that reflect learners’ cultural contexts improve engagement and retention.
- Peer Exchange and Expert Engagementmethodology: peer_exchange_and_expert_engagementBy creating regional forums for the exchange of ideas and best practices featuring insights from experts, we improve continuing education practice, because peer learning and access to emerging trends enhance practitioner effectiveness and innovation.
- Predictive Workforce Programmingmethodology: predictive workforce programmingBy designing training initiatives in advance of labor market demands through collaboration with industry, we produce more relevant and timely workforce education, because anticipating skill gaps enables proactive rather than reactive program development.
- Professional Development Through Conference Engagementmethodology: professional-development-through-conference-engagementBy participating in its annual conference, professionals stay ahead of the curve in continuing education through access to timely knowledge and innovations, because immersive, theme-driven gatherings focused on leadership and change foster forward-looking practice.
- Skills-First Workforce Developmentmethodology: skills-first workforce developmentBy prioritizing practical competencies and micro-credentials over traditional academic credentials, we better align training with employer needs and improve labor market outcomes, because skills-based hiring and training respond more directly to evolving industry demands.