Mildred Elley Amsterdam

Mildred Elley is a career training college founded in 1917 that runs a site at 27 Wall Street in Amsterdam in addition to its Albany and New York City campuses and online programs. The school runs accredited certificate and associate degree programs built around getting adult learners into the workforce in two years or less.

Healthcare is the college’s largest area, with a Practical Nursing certificate and Medical Assistant programs among its offerings. Classes are small, instruction is hands-on, and a new term starts every eight weeks so students can enroll without waiting for a traditional semester.

What to know

• Many students are adults returning to school after years away, and advisors are assigned to each.
• The college describes itself as a career college rather than a traditional liberal arts school.
• Programs cover business and technology as well as healthcare.
• Information requests and applications are handled online through the college site.