The Community’s College Continues to Drive Workforce Growth and Fuel Economic Impact Across Morris County
RANDOLPH, NJ: County College of Morris (CCM), a proven pipeline of preparing students for in-demand jobs, is further strengthening its role as a cornerstone of Morris County’s economy by launching four new for-college credit Certificates of Achievement in Automation, Robotics & Control, Baking & Pastry Arts, Bookkeeping and Entrepreneurship.
Developed in response to today’s evolving job market, completion of a certificate program can help individuals quickly enter high-demand industries, while also allowing for the credits earned to be immediately applied towards an associate degree at CCM. The new Certificates of Achievement offered will train students for a variety of sought-after careers, ranging from manufacturing to food services to small business owners. Since 2016, the college has introduced 27 new academic programs and over 200 new courses to meet demand.
“We are committed to transforming lives and strengthening our communities by providing high-quality and affordable options leading to high-demand careers with family sustaining wages and helping adults launch into new careers,” said Dr. Anthony J. Iacono, President of CCM. “Our new certificate programs represent our continued investment in student success, recognizing the needs of workforce, and supporting our region’s economic vitality.”
CCM’s forward-looking approach is evident in its curriculum alongside extensive new state-of-the-art buildings that offer modern, real-world learning environments that mirror today’s professional settings. The Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Center features the latest equipment in a high-tech environment, preparing students pursuing a Certificate of Achievement in Automation, Robotics, and Control for careers such as robotics technician, automation specialist, or mechatronics engineer.
Meanwhile, CCM’s Center for Entrepreneurship & Culinary Science, set to open in early 2026, will feature over 11,000 square-feet of learning space for students in the Baking & Pastry Arts, Bookkeeping and Entrepreneurship certificate programs. Students in Baking & Pastry Arts will be prepared for in-demand careers as pastry chefs, artisan bakers or cake designers, roles for which New Jersey is widely recognized, while Bookkeeping graduates will be ready to step into positions as bookkeepers, accounting clerks or payroll specialists. Entrepreneurship students will be equipped to launch their own businesses or work in roles such as small business manager or startup consultant. The Center for Entrepreneurship & Culinary Science will feature a cutting-edge baking kitchen where students can gain hands-on experience in a professional-grade environment designed for precise, high-quality culinary instruction, alongside dedicated classrooms and collaborative spaces that foster business innovation, financial skills and entrepreneurial thinking.