Connected & Capable is a class designed to build confidence in navigating today’s digital world. Whether you're preparing for work, returning to school, or managing everyday tasks online, this hands-on course introduces the essential tech tools used in professional, academic, and community settings.

As part of understanding broader digital systems, participants will be introduced to navigating the SUNY Orange website and learning the basics of course registration, including the difference between auditing a class and enrolling for credit.

Participants will explore Google Apps (Docs, Gmail, Calendar, Contacts), learn how to write personal and professional emails, and practice organizing digital communication through email labeling and inbox management. The course also covers key digital tasks such as downloading and attaching pictures to emails, backing up files, and managing documents online.

This course helps participants stay organized, connected, and confident in any setting.

This interactive workshop introduces participants to structured methods for setting meaningful personal goals. This class focuses on teaching proven goal setting frameworks including CANDO and SMART goal methodologies so individuals can develop and pursue their own goals independently.

Through guided instruction, participants explore how to identify their strengths, values, and interests, and how to apply planning strategies to areas of their lives that matter most to them. Activities include goal-mapping, drafting personal vision statements, and creating vision boards that reflect their unique direction and priorities. Open to the public, this course supports participants in building the tools they need to take ownership of their future with purpose and clarity.

Pathways & Platforms is a community class that blends personal exploration with digital expression. Participants will engage in activities to identify their interests, strengths, challenges, and values—gaining insights into how they learn and what motivates them. These reflections form the foundation for the second half of the course, where students use digital tools to organize, plan, and creatively express what they’ve discovered.

Participants will learn how to use Google and Microsoft tools—like Sheets, Slides, Drive folders, Word, and Excel—for tasks like tracking course options, organizing projects, or preparing for academic programs. They’ll also explore how to navigate educational websites like SUNY Orange and understand what it means to audit a class or enroll for credit.

The course offers a creative and practical way to bring your personal insights to life using projects and digital tools.

This inclusive course equips participants with the tools to speak up—and be heard—on the issues that matter most to them. Through interactive workshops, students will explore how to craft persuasive messages, speak confidently in public settings, and advocate effectively for causes, ideas, or changes in their communities.

Participants will practice writing and delivering speeches that inspire action, learning to tailor their message for different audiences—from peers to local leaders. Topics include identifying an issue, building a persuasive case, using storytelling as a tool for change, and understanding the role of tone, body language, and audience awareness in impactful communication.

Whether speaking at a town hall, advocating for accessibility, or contributing to group discussions, this course empowers learners to transform passion into purpose through powerful public expression.