Saratoga County Workforce Development Announces the
EMT Career Pathway for Youth 2025
Due to the success of the past three years of our program, we are pleased to announce the details of our 2025 EMT Career Pathway Program. The program will continue to be open to students from any school district in Saratoga County or residents of Saratoga County attending outside schools.
WHO: Saratoga County students 16+ who are interested in becoming an EMT while attaining college credits and paving a medical career pathway. Qualifying students can participate in lectures and labs prior to turning 17, but must be 17 at the time of NYS Certification exam. Space is limited and participants will be evaluated based on their application and availability.
WHAT: Qualified participants will be enrolled students at Hudson Valley Community College and have earned 7 college credits at completion of the program. Training will include lecture, laboratory, and observation time.
WHERE: Lecture time will take place at the HVCC TEC-SMART campus in Malta. Lab time will take place at the HVCC campus in Troy and 10 Hour observation time will be coordinated with Albany Med.
WHEN: The program kicks off on Monday June 30th at 9am. The class will run every week from Monday to Thursday from 9am to 2:30pm and ends on Wednesday August 14th, where the NYS Practical Skills Exam will take place. Observation time will be coordinated after that date and the written NYS Certification exam will take place by appointment once student is cleared by NYS.
WHY: Emergency Medical Technicians are vitally important to all our communities. EMS agencies locally and nationally are facing current staffing issues but also seeing a crisis on the horizon. With an increase in need and a decrease in available workforce, many agencies will struggle to serve communities at the levels they have in the past. This program will target individuals with an interest
in the medical services field who plan to enter the workforce while working towards post-secondary certifications and degrees.
The importance of enrollment with Hudson Valley Community College is to place the framework for continuous learning and paving a career pathway to paramedic, LPN, RN or even a Medical Doctor.
HOW: The cost of training/tuition, books, supplies, and technology all represent barriers that many students face when deciding on their next steps. This program is intended to support students through the whole process. Tuition, books, supplies, tutoring and support services, will all be provided to help our participants be as successful as possible.
Document Checklist
FORMS
• EMT Career Pathways Program Application Form
• HVCC Student Record Information (SRI Form)
• Media Release
• Emergency Notification Form
• Certificate of Residency (application and supporting documents must be submitted to the County Treasurer in person or online)
DOCUMENTS
• Birth Certificate
• Driver’s License (if available)
• Social Security Card
• Certificate of Residency
• Immunization Record
• Proof of COVID Vaccination
