JCC Offers Retirement Planning Course in Olean

Two-session program aims to help people nearing retirement make informed financial decisions.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 6:42pm

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SUNY Jamestown Community College Workforce Development will offer a two-session retirement planning course in May at the Cattaraugus County Manufacturing Technology Institute in Olean, New York. The course, titled "Retirement Planning Today", is designed to help people approaching retirement make informed financial decisions and prepare for the future. Participants can choose between two class schedules: May 5 and 12 or May 7 and 14, with each session running from 6 to 9 p.m.

Why it matters

As more baby boomers reach retirement age, there is a growing need for educational resources to help people plan for this major life transition. The retirement planning course offered by JCC Workforce Development aims to provide the community with the tools and knowledge to make sound financial decisions for their post-work years.

The details

The two-session retirement planning course will cover a range of topics, including investment strategies, Social Security benefits, Medicare, and estate planning. Participants will learn how to assess their current financial situation, set retirement goals, and develop a comprehensive plan to achieve financial security in retirement.

  • The retirement planning course will be held on May 5 and 12 or May 7 and 14, 2026.
  • Each session will run from 6 to 9 p.m.

The players

SUNY Jamestown Community College Workforce Development

The workforce development division of Jamestown Community College, which offers a variety of educational and training programs to support the local community.

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What’s next

Interested individuals can register for the retirement planning course through the SUNY Jamestown Community College Workforce Development website or by contacting the institute directly.

The takeaway

The retirement planning course offered by JCC Workforce Development provides a valuable opportunity for people in the Olean area to gain the knowledge and skills needed to make informed financial decisions as they approach retirement. By offering this educational resource, the college is helping to support the financial well-being of the local community.