DATE: June 16, 2017
CONTACT: Paul Mencher
845-574-4549
pmencher@sunyrockland.edu

Hospitality and Paralegal Studies Info Sessions
free and open to the public

RAMAPO – Get on the fast track to a career at Rockland Community College. Upcoming Information Sessions provide an opportunity to learn about two programs that can lead you directly into the workforce. Come and speak with faculty, find out about financial aid, and plan your academic and career path.

Hospitality Info Session
Thursday, June 22
5:30 – 7 pm
Student Union, Room 3101
145 College Road, Suffern, NY  10901

Are you interested in studying Culinary Arts, Restaurant Management, Hotel Management or Travel & Tourism? Meet faculty members, enjoy delicious food samples made by students/staff and learn about the many opportunities beyond your RCC degree. For more information on the Hospitality program, visit www.sunyrockland.edu/go/hospitality.

Paralegal Studies Info Session
Monday, June 26
5:30 – 6:30 pm
Technology Center, Room 8371
145 College Road, Suffern, NY  10901

Take the first step towards a rewarding and professional career as a paralegal. All the required core paralegal classes are offered during evening and weekend hours and the RCC program is designed so one can complete the certificate within two semesters or the associate’s degree in four semesters. Gain the skills and knowledge for entry-level positions as paralegals, working under the supervision of attorneys. To learn more, visit www.sunyrockland.edu/go/paralegal.

RCC offers over 50 degree and certificate programs including the acclaimed Sam Draper Honors Program, a wide range of STEM courses with several Engineering specialties, plus many others. Students enjoy a vibrant, diverse campus, with free tutoring, internship and career counseling, and onsite childcare available. RCC offers online courses plus part-time, evening or weekend schedules.

The American Bar Association defines a paralegal as a person, qualified by education, training or work experience, who is employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation, governmental agency or other entity and who performs specifically delegated substantive legal work for which the lawyer is responsible. Examples of some paralegal responsibilities include interviewing clients and witnesses, preparing legal documents, assisting at trials, and investigating and performing legal research. Paralegals are not permitted to practice law, which means that they cannot give legal advice, represent clients in court, set a legal fee or accept a case.