Dr. Ed Bonahue on SUNY Suffolk, Nursing, Skilled Trades, and the Long Island Workforce Pipeline | Turn One Studio Podcast

About this episode

Eliud Custodio interviews Dr. Ed Bonahue about SUNY Suffolk's role in Long Island's workforce development and education programs.

Host Eliud Custodio sits down with Dr. Ed Bonahue of Suffolk County Community College (SUNY Suffolk) to discuss the college’s role in Long Island’s workforce pipeline, from transfer pathways to high-demand career training. They cover flagship programs like nursing and automotive technologies, fast-track certifications in HVAC, welding, and CNC machining, and how SUNY Reconnect can cover tuition and fees for eligible students ages 25–55 pursuing in-demand fields. The conversation also explores AI’s impact on education and curriculum, Long Island’s defense manufacturing pipeline and U.S. Navy scholarship support, and what it looks like to lead a community college focused on students, employers, and community impact.

People in this episode

Host: Eliud Custodio

Guest: Dr. Ed Bonahue

Topics covered

• Long Island workforce
• nursing programs
• skilled trades
• community college
• education impact
• career training

Keywords

• Long Island
• workforce pipeline
• nursing
• automotive technologies
• HVAC
• welding
• CNC machining
• AI in education
• community impact

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Suffolk County Community College, SUNY Suffolk, SUNY Reconnect, U.S. Navy

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