Building Trades

Pioneer PROfiles - Conor Compton

“The professors are fun. They really try to make it the best experience for us and make sure that they get the knowledge to us. They make sure we understand and are super willing to help whenever we need extra help with anything.” Conor Compton Read Article

Heavy Equipment Operations students learn from real-world simulation experience

“In our world the most dangerous accidents always seem to be a trench collapse. We have thirty-five seniors taking part in this simulation experience and someday, somewhere one of them is going to have to assist in a rescue attempt." Brian Adams Read Article

ASC alum Johnathon Helms finishes second in Elite Trades Championships

"Alfred State is very proud of Johnathon and pleased that Hilliard Heating and Cooling is supportive of continuing to strengthen and challenge Johnathon's skills and abilities in the HVAC trade.”  Jeffrey Stevens Dean of the School of Applied Technology Read Article

Building Trades and Heavy Equipment students assist local trail

“Getting to participate in projects like this is satisfying in multiple ways. Being able to apply skills we learn in the classroom while helping the local community is a double victory. Our students enjoyed being part of the project and are proud of the final product.” Building Trades Instructor Don Tinder.  Read Article

Meet the Students - Thad Grierson

"The experiences you will get here, the work you will do, and the reputation our school has of graduation will put you in a better spot when you are looking for a job.” Thad Grierson Read Article

Aftuck, Bryant and Ray honored with Advising Excellence Award

Daniel Aftuck, Aric Bryant, and David Ray were named the recipients of the Advising Excellence award at Alfred State’s annual recognition ceremony. Read Article

Alfred State partner Alstom leads US rail car manufacturing

“Alfred State College is so proud of our long-standing relationship with Alstom. Not only does our college provide a pipeline of new highly skilled professionals ready for hire, but the innovation and cutting-edge technology at Alstom is also a real-world working lab for us." Dr. Steven Mauro Read Article

TG Brotherhood – David Gagnon

Lifelong friendships are built yearly at Alfred State. Friendships built in the classroom, the dorms, the athletic fields, or in one of the various groups or organizations on campus. Read Article

Canfield earns silver medal at SkillsUSA National Championships – Four Pioneers place in top ten

Alfred State College (ASC) sent a group of eleven (seven students and four faculty/administrators) to the 2022 SkillsUSA National Championships in Atlanta, GA. Devon Canfield (Buffalo) led the way by earning a silver medal in the automotive service technology competition. Read Article

Masonry alum Brennon Zenoski named Craftsman of the Year

Alfred State College masonry alum Brennon Zenoski ’13 has been named a Rochester Builders Exchange Craftsman of the Year. Read Article