Rochester EOC

What Rochester EOC does

Rochester Educational Opportunity Center (REOC) is a publicly funded adult education and workforce development institution established in 1973 and sponsored by SUNY Brockport within the State University of New York Educational Opportunity Center system. The institution operates from a single facility at 161 Chestnut Street in downtown Rochester, New York, serving income-eligible adult learners aged 17+ (academic programs) and 18+ (vocational programs) who meet NYS residency and federal/state workforce development eligibility requirements. REOC delivers more than 29 tuition-free programs organized across five divisions: Academic (College Preparation, ESOL, HSE/GED, Pre-Vocational Studies), Business & IT (Emergency Telecommunications, Medical Administrative Assistant), Health Care (Nursing Assistant, Practical Nursing, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy, Sterile Processing), Early Childhood Development (CDA, Teacher Assistant), and Occupational Trades (Auto Technician, Barbering, Building Trades, CDL Permit, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Fiber Optic, Hospitality Hub, Natural Hair, Security Guard, ServSafe, Welding).

REOC's technical stack is built on standard third-party educational infrastructure rather than proprietary platforms. The Brightspace LMS supports online and blended coursework delivery, Banner Self Service functions as the student information system, ATTAIN Computer Labs (including a satellite location at an R-Center) provide technology training, and Google Workspace handles collaboration and program scheduling. Program-specific accreditations include ASHP/ACPE accreditation for the Pharmacy Technician program (500 contact hours) and NYS Education Department registration for the Practical Nursing program (1135.5 clock hours, HEGIS 5209.20). Practical Nursing cohorts have achieved NCLEX-PN pass rates of 82-88% and graduation rates of 64-78% across recent classes.

REOC's business model is that of a non-profit public educational enterprise rather than a commercial entity. All programs are offered tuition-free to eligible students, with funding sourced from state and federal workforce development programs, federal adult education grants, and SUNY system institutional support through the sponsoring college SUNY Brockport. Eligibility is verified through documentation of income (via tax returns, unemployment benefits, Social Security, or DHS referral), NYS residency, and academic readiness (TABE and TEAS testing where applicable). The institution does not raise private capital, generate commercial revenue from tuition, or operate outside its geographic restriction to NYS residents. Distribution is conducted primarily through direct community outreach, referrals from DHS and community organizations, the REOC website, and SUNY system channels. Out-of-state enrollment is not permitted under the eligibility framework.

Name

Rochester EOC

Legal name

Rochester Educational Opportunity Center

Website

https://reoc.brockport.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rochester Educational Opportunity Center is a SUNY Brockport-sponsored, tuition-free adult education and workforce development institution serving income-eligible New York State residents in the Rochester area with 29+ vocational and academic programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adult Education and Workforce Development

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Cosmetology and Barber Schools (611511)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ), Adult Basic Education (ABE) & Foundational Skills Remediation (EDANAJAK), College Readiness & Admissions Prep Centers (Small-Group Workshops) (EDANAHAI)

Keywords

• Adult education programs
• Workforce development training
• Vocational training programs
• Career technical education
• Tuition-free education

Headquarters

HQ city

Rochester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. State/Federal Workforce Development Funding: REOC is a publicly funded educational institution sponsored by SUNY Brockport, providing tuition-free programs to eligible adult learners. Funding comes from state workforce development initiatives and federal adult education programs.
2. SUNY System Support: As part of the SUNY Educational Opportunity Center system, REOC receives institutional support from the State University of New York system and its sponsoring college, SUNY Brockport.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

REOC provides tuition-free adult education and workforce development programs to income-eligible New York State residents. The center delivers vocational training in healthcare (Practical Nursing, Nursing Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy, Sterile Processing), occupational trades (Welding, CDL, Cosmetology, Barbering, Culinary Arts, Building Trades, Auto Technician, Fiber Optics), business and IT (Medical Administrative Assistant, Emergency Telecommunications), early childhood education (CDA, Teacher Assistant), and academic programs (College Preparation, ESOL, HSE/GED, Pre-Vocational Studies). All programs lead to industry-recognized certifications, state licensures, or pathways to higher education.

Product overview

Rochester Educational Opportunity Center (REOC) is a SUNY-affiliated adult education and workforce development institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of tuition-free vocational training and academic programs. The institution operates as a single multi-program educational platform organized into five major divisions: Academic Programs (College Preparation, ESOL, HSE/GED, Pre-Vocational Studies), Business & IT (Emergency Telecommunications, Medical Administrative Assistant), Health Care (Nursing Assistant, Practical Nursing, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy, Sterile Processing), Early Childhood Development (Child Development Associate, Teacher Assistant), and Occupational Trades (Auto Technician, Barbering, Building Trades, CDL Permit, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Fiber Optic Technician, Hospitality Hub, Natural Hair, Security Guard, ServSafe, Welding). Programs feature industry-recognized certifications, accredited coursework, and clinical/experiential components to prepare students for employment and further education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• College Preparation Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Practical Nursing program achieves 64-88% NCLEX-PN pass rates and 64-78% graduation rates
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SUNY BrockportcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1973REOC is sponsored by SUNY Brockport as part of the SUNY Educational Opportunity Center system. Brockport provides institutional oversight, administrative support, and academic governance. This partnership enables REOC to operate as an extension of the state university system with access to resources, facilities, and academic frameworks.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Year Up: National nonprofit providing tuition-free workforce training and career placement for young adults from low-income backgrounds, with strong corporate employer partnerships. Comparable target population (income-eligible adults) and tuition-free model, though focused on technology/business pathways rather than skilled trades.
• Per Scholas: National nonprofit providing tuition-free technology workforce training to adults from low-income backgrounds. Comparable tuition-free workforce development model serving similar demographics, with focus on IT/tech rather than REOC's healthcare/trades breadth.

Others

• Literacy New York: New York State nonprofit network providing adult literacy, ESOL, and HSE preparation—directly overlapping with REOC's Academic division offerings (ESOL, HSE/GED, foundational skills). Operates as a referral ecosystem and complementary service provider for the same target population.
• Goodwill Industries International: Major nonprofit operator of workforce development, job training, and adult education programs across the U.S., serving low-income and barriered populations. Mission-aligned with REOC's workforce development focus but operates more broadly as a social enterprise network rather than a single CTE institution.

Broad incumbents

• Monroe Community College: Rochester-area public community college offering similar CTE programs (nursing, healthcare, trades, business) plus degree pathways. Operates in the same Rochester geography as REOC with overlapping target students and employer relationships, but as a broader institution with credit-bearing programs.

Direct peers

• Syracuse Educational Opportunity Center: SUNY-sponsored EOC serving Syracuse-area adult learners with tuition-free academic, healthcare, and occupational training programs. Same SUNY EOC system, same mission, same funding model as REOC.
• Albany Educational Opportunity Center: SUNY-sponsored EOC serving the Albany/Capital Region with adult education and workforce development programs. Operates the same SUNY EOC tuition-free model targeting income-eligible adult learners.
• Bronx Educational Opportunity Center: SUNY Bronx Community College-sponsored EOC serving Bronx adult learners with tuition-free HSE/GED, healthcare, and occupational training. Operates within the same SUNY EOC system as REOC.
• Long Island Educational Opportunity Center: SUNY-sponsored EOC serving Long Island with adult education and workforce training. Operates the same SUNY EOC tuition-free model targeting income-eligible NYS residents.
• Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center: SUNY Buffalo State-sponsored EOC offering tuition-free adult education, HSE/GED, and vocational training in the Buffalo, NY region. Operates the identical SUNY EOC model as REOC with same workforce development mission, SUNY sponsorship structure, and target population.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/reoccareers

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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