Considering a Career in EMS?
Adults 25 to 55 Can Pursue EMT Careers at No Cost at DCC

County Executive Serino Advocated for EMS as part of the new,
tuition-free SUNY Reconnect program which begins this fall 

Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino encourages adults looking for new career options to consider a career in EMS, and take advantage of State University of New York’s (SUNY) newReconnect program at no cost.  The Reconnect program covers tuition, fees, books and supplies for adults between the ages of 25 and 55 who have not yet earned a college degree enroll in one of a dozen in-demand programs, including Dutchess Community College’s (DCC) Emergency Medical Technician: Paramedic field of study.  The tuition-free program begins with the Fall 2025 semester. Registration information is available on DCC’s website.