Nassau Community College and its 90.3 WHPC Garden City NY has announced a partnership with Connoisseur Media to create enhanced educational, professional, and community engagement opportunities for students.
The collaboration will provide NCC students with valuable real-world experiences, professional mentorship, and pathways to careers in broadcasting, marketing, journalism, sales, digital media, and related fields. It will also enable Connoisseur’s Long Island cluster to engage with students and the campus community through WHPC and select college events. WHPC produced public affairs programming and other student content will be made available to Connoisseur’s stations. NCC students will also gain priority access to internships and potential job openings.
Nassau Community College Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Maria Conzatti said, “As Nassau Community College continues to expand opportunities for experiential learning and workforce development, this partnership with Connoisseur Media Long Island represents an exciting investment in our students’ futures. By connecting classroom learning with industry expertise and professional environments, we are helping students develop the skills, networks, and experiences necessary to thrive in today’s evolving media landscape.”
WHPC Director Shawn Novatt said, “WHPC has long served as a training ground for aspiring media professionals. I am most excited about the fact that this partnership strengthens that mission by giving our students direct exposure to industry leaders, professional facilities, and a clear path that can help launch successful careers in the media and communications industry.”
Connoisseur Media Regional SVP/Market Manager Kristin Okesson commented, “We’re excited to partner with Nassau Community College to help inspire and develop the next generation of radio and media talent. Partnerships like these create a direct pipeline for passionate students to gain real-world experience, build important industry connections, and ultimately become the future superstars of our business. We appreciate Shawn Novatt and the NCC team for their commitment to creating these opportunities, and we look forward to working together to support students as they begin their careers in broadcasting and media.”
