SUNY Canton Schedules Oct. 1 ASAP|ACE Student Networking Event

Canton, NY (09/26/2024) — SUNY Canton will hold a networking event for students enrolled in its highly successful Advancing Success in Associate Pathways (ASAP) and Advancing Completion through Engagement (ACE) programs at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1 at the Roos House Convocation, Athletic and Recreation Center's mezzanine area.

The college has invited area elected officials, members of the press, and college officials to meet with the students.

"Networking offers our students the ability to meet mentors, industry contacts and area leaders," said Kelsey Guerard, ASAP|ACE director. "Each of our students can benefit from this experience to help prepare them with both their education goals and to prepare for their future careers, which aligns perfectly with our program goals."

In turn, ASAP|ACE students can share their stories of how the programs have helped them be successful in their degree pursuits. The program includes financial assistance, personalized academic advising, career development, and community-building activities to help Pell-eligible students overcome obstacles and obtain their goals.

ASAP is designed to assist two-year students and ACE assists the college's four-year students. The college offers bachelor's and associate degree programs and offers both assistance options. At SUNY Canton, the programs are at capacity, with approximately 185 students enrolled during the fall 2024 semester.

The programs expanded to the SUNY system in Spring 2024 through state-level support championed by Gov. Kathy Hochul in the $75 million SUNY Transformation Fund and supplemented by private grants. In Fall 2024, SUNY ASAP|ACE expects to enroll 4,200 students system-wide.

Discover SUNY Canton, where innovation meets opportunity. The college's career-focused educational programs emphasize hands-on and applied learning opportunities in digital design, engineering technology, health, information technology, management, public service, and veterinary technology. Faculty members bring real-world experience and exceptional academic expertise to the classroom. As a leader in online education, SUNY Canton offers unmatched flexibility with hundreds of courses and 22 comprehensive degree programs offered completely online. The SUNY Canton Kangaroos compete at the NCAA Division III level and are members of the SUNYAC. In addition to its 15 traditional teams, SUNY Canton offers coed varsity esports and cheerleading.

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SUNY Canton Veterinary Technology major Mikayla Nicol of Lowville and Early Childhood Care and Management major Emma Conger of Ogdensburg sit with their peers from the college's Advancing Success in Associate Pathways (ASAP) and Advancing Completion through Engagement (ACE) programs.