SUNY Empire Partners with Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce to Empower Emerging Managers and Leaders
(SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – February 11, 2025) Empire State University, in partnership with the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, is relaunching the Saratoga County Institute of Management (SCIM). This program, designed for emerging and new managers, provides the essential skills and strategies needed to succeed in today’s workplace.
SCIM offers six-week programs that sharpen technical and soft skills and address common challenges faced by new managers. In track one, participants learn strategies to boost team dynamics, improve communication, and engage in effective leadership. Track two covers finance, legal, human resource and resource management.
Empire State University President Lisa Vollendorf said, “The SCIM program is an important investment in our community. It helps strengthen the capacity of emerging leaders across sectors in our region. Empire State University is proud to be part of this impactful initiative.”
“The Saratoga County Institute of Management reflects our commitment to cultivating management excellence across all sectors of our economy,” said Todd Shimkus, president of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce. “SCIM is an incredible opportunity for local organizations to invest in their greatest asset—their people.”
The SCIM program was launched as a pilot before the COVID-19 pandemic. The original program was also a collaboration between the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce and SUNY Empire and was funded and with financial support from the Saratoga County Capital Resources Corporation (SCCRC).
Registration and Cost
Enrollment is now open. Each track is $945 per employee for Saratoga County Chamber members and $1,445 for non-members. Scholarships are available to support small businesses and impact sector organizations. Each class size is capped at 24 participants to ensure a personalized, engaging experience.
For more information or to register, please visit www.saratoga.org/scim.