Warren County, SUNY Adirondack team for Career Cafe

QUEENSBURY,  New York (Feb. 16, 2026) — SUNY Adirondack joins forces with Warren County Department of Workforce Development to offer Career Cafe, a weekly initiative that offers college students on-campus career services support.

From 1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays, Warren County Student-to-Careers Development Specialist Kayla Sherman is available in Eisenhart Hall, Room 101, to provide instruction on creating resumes, conducting career searches, finding a job that suits a student’s personality, applying for work, interviewing and securing internships.

“Our goal is to bridge the gap between the classroom and the workforce by giving students practical hands-on tools like skills assessments, resume development, interview preparation and real paid opportunities that help them step confidently into their careers,” said Sammantha Ball, an instructor of Business at SUNY Adirondack who also teaches in the college’s Early College Career Academy program with Washington Saratoga Warren Hamilton Essex (WSWHE) BOCES.

The program was developed for first-year business students, focusing on career decision-making, academic alignment and professional readiness to support improved student retention. Sherman plans to bring in occasional guest speakers, and provide information about internship opportunities in the region.

"I am excited to be on campus and encourage students to come check out the Career Cafe, where they can get hands-on support with internships, resumes and job shadowing, explore different careers, and connect with local professionals and businesses as they take steps toward their future,” Sherman said.

SUNY Adirondack students can schedule an appointment with Sherman or drop by.

“In business, who you know matters,” said Kim Feeney London, assistant professor of Business at SUNY Adirondack, and chair of its Business Division. “This collaboration will help our students build meaningful connections, sharpen professional skills and launch careers with confidence. Partnership with Warren County Career Center will further increase access to internships and employment opportunities.”

After just two weeks of offering Career Cafe, the program is already benefitting students, as administrators learned additional financial support might be available for Warren County residents who have a gap between their tuition needs and financial aid coverage. Applications for funding are available through Sherman at Career Cafe.

“We are excited about evolving our partnership with SUNY Adirondack and connecting more of their students to local businesses and organizations that can enhance their education and increase their likelihood of staying local for long-term careers,” said Liza Ochsendorf, Warren County Director of Workforce Development. “We do not have enough people to fill all our local jobs and SUNY Adirondack is one of the best avenues to bring more people to our community.”