Located in NYSERDA’s Saratoga Technology and Energy Park, $17.5 Million Project is Part of the HVCC North Expansion
Will Serve More than 1,000 Students Annually with Coursework Applicable to Over 30 Associate Degree and Certificate Programs
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the opening of Hudson Valley Community College’s (HVCC) new STEM Education Center at the college’s HVCC North Extension Center in Malta, Saratoga County. The new facility, which is open to students for the 2024-25 Academic Year, is part of the college’s $17.5 million HVCC North expansion project and will serve over a thousand students annually with coursework applicable to over 30 associate degree and certificate programs.
“The opening of Hudson Valley Community College’s new STEM Education Center exemplifies our commitment to innovation and education," Governor Hochul said. "This state-of-the-art facility will provide students with cutting-edge resources and training in critical fields like healthcare and STEM. By integrating advanced laboratories and modern technology, we are not only enhancing educational opportunities but also driving regional economic growth. This project is a testament to the power of collaboration between state, local, and private partners in shaping the future of our workforce.”
Located in NYSERDA’s Saratoga Technology and Energy Park (STEP®), the two-story, 14,500-square-foot building includes state-of-the-art labs for microbiology, anatomy and physiology, chemistry, and biology, as well as classrooms, student support space and offices. The project includes renovations to the college’s Training and Education Center for Semiconductor Manufacturing and Alternative and Renewable Technologies (TEC-SMART). Together, the project provides new education and workforce training opportunities in the specialized and growing fields of healthcare, STEM, and skilled trades.
The site will also increase non-credit, short-term workforce training offerings that contribute to regional business and economic growth and meet a rising demand for skilled labor in the greater Capital Region.
In June of 2022, Governor Hochul announced the groundbreaking for HVCC’s STEM Education Center. The project was supported by a $2.5 million Empire State Development capital grant recommended by the Capital Region Economic Development Council. Major contributions to the project's funding have been made by SUNY ($6 million) and Saratoga County ($1.5 million), as well as organizations including GlobalFoundries, Northern Borders, and the Hearst Foundation. Additionally, U.S. Congressman Paul Tonko named the HVCC North project as one of 15 FY2023 Community Funding Projects.
Read the full press release here.