SUNY Orange recently recognized 62 students who completed training programs in Direct Support Professional (DSP) and IT Support Technology, earning career-focused certificates that prepare graduates for in-demand professions while creating pathways to continued education.

The Direct Support Professional program consists of three stackable credential levels that prepare individuals to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health conditions, aging-related needs and other disabilities in community settings. As students progress through the program, they develop skills in person-centered care, communication, advocacy, community inclusion and leadership.

The IT Support Technology program prepares students for entry-level careers in information technology by developing foundational skills in computer hardware and software, networking, troubleshooting, cybersecurity fundamentals and customer service. Graduates are prepared for help desk and IT support roles.

Credits earned through both programs can be applied toward related SUNY Orange degrees.

These competency-based programs provide focused, workforce-ready training that can be completed in less time than a traditional degree while helping meet the needs of regional employers.

Of the 62 students recognized, 42 completed the Direct Support Professional program and 20 completed the IT Support Technology program.

For more information about the IT Support Technology program, contact Bruce Roman, Chair of the Computer Science and Technology Department, at bruce.roman@sunyorange.edu or (845) 341-4523. For information about the Direct Support Professional program, contact Nolly Climes, LMHC, Human Services Coordinator in the Behavioral Sciences Department, at nolly.climes@sunyorange.edu or (845) 341-4139.

SUNY Orange Microcredential Completers (May 2026)

NEW YORK STATE

ORANGE COUNTY

Central Valley: Ti'onia Hayes (DSP 3)

Chester: Elijah Curtis (ITST), Samara Rios (DSP 1), Joshua Schonhaut (ITST), Ashleigh Vandermeulen (DSP 1)

Cornwall: Christopher Morgan (DSP 1)

Cuddebackville: Nona C. Ramsey (DSP 2)

Goshen: Teresa Berean (DSP 3)

Highland Mills: Guerda Gilot Macelus (DSP 1), Sharah Melvin (DSP 2)

Middletown: Jerry Almodoval (DSP 1), Dasheanna Brewster (ITST), Deborah Burgos (DSP 1), Reilly Crowe (DSP 3), Vana Diggs (DSP 1), Erica Ferrer (DSP 3), Rafal Figura (DSP 3), Josiah Hoffman (ITST), Suzie Jolicoeur (DSP 1), Efrain Lugo (ITST), Alexander Navarro (ITST), Jenique Parris (DSP 2), Myrdina Remy (DSP 1), Tanner Seligmann (ITST), Kerry Smith (DSP 3), Andrew Stephens (ITST), Fernanda Torres Marin (ITST), Siobhan Valentia (DSP 2)

Monroe: Rachelle Jolicoeur (DSP 1), Chyrra Jolicoeur (DSP 1)

New Windsor: Jeanne Delinois (DSP 2), Markell Holder (ITST), Veletia Sealey (DSP 3)

Newburgh: Tierra Burks (DSP 3), Jose Lebron (DSP 3), Samantha Page (DSP 3), Shyniece Powell (DSP 3), Tameka Sinclair (DSP 3)

Otisville: Sean Everle (ITST), Sophia Isabel Weinert (ITST)

Pine Bush: Caroline Schmitt (ITST)

Pine Island: Ronald Weaver (ITST)

Port Jervis: Lerone James-Watson (DSP 2), Rachael Langa (ITST), Kim Quellmalz (DSP 3)

Tuxedo Park: Marshal Radulov (ITST)

Warwick: Yohanna Fernandez (DSP 3), Daniel Lindstrom (ITST)

 

DUTCHESS COUNTY

Poughkeepsie: Rose Ouma (DSP 1)

 

QUEENS COUNTY

Queens: Latisha Robb (DSP 3)

 

ROCKLAND COUNTY

Garnerville: Will Damis (DSP 2), Fritz Lezin (DSP 1)

Sloatsburg: Mac Mathieu (DSP 1)

Suffern: Lourdes Milien (DSP 3)

 

SULLIVAN COUNTY

Bloomingburg: Cassidy Goss (ITST), Iesa Stokes (DSP 1), Joseph Zayas Hagan (ITST)

Liberty: Susan Curry (DSP 3), Vanessa Nailog Mills (DSP 3)

Monticello: Gloria Osisami (DSP 3), Jack Rein (ITST)

 

OUT OF STATE

PENNSYLVANIA

Matamoras: Kristin Whalley (DSP 3)

 

Total microcredential completers: 62