About
Adam Fitzpatrick serves as an Instructor in the Building Trades department within the School of Applied Technology at Alfred State College, leveraging 17 years of heavy equipment operation experience—including prior work with the New York State Department of Transportation (NYS DOT)—to deliver practical training. He has taught at Alfred State for 5 years, emphasizing real-world industry readiness for students.
Education:
- Alfred State College, B.S. Construction Maintenance Electrical (2007)
His expertise focuses on hands-on vocational skills in equipment operation, bridge construction, and highway maintenance. Fitzpatrick designs curriculum to immerse students in Heavy Equipment Operation (HEO) scenarios, prioritizing immediate workforce applicability over theoretical research. This approach aligns with Alfred State's mission of career-focused applied learning.
As a dedicated instructor, he bridges academic training with industry demands through direct field experience, ensuring graduates possess operational competencies valued by construction employers. His teaching philosophy centers on safety protocols, machinery proficiency, and infrastructure project execution.
