Two New Administrators Join BOCES

New director of educational support services and special education executive principal appointed by the board. In an effort to better serve our component districts and internal staff as well as provide more supervision and oversight for the work we do, two new positions have been created. The individuals who have been hired to fill these …

New Courses for Budding Engineers and Pet-Lovers

Programs available to students in September 2018  Animal lovers and problem-solvers rejoice – two exciting new options will be available next school year, as outlined below.  Engineering Technician Program  Learn about the semi-conductor industry; clean room protocols; safety; electronics; hand tool usage; automation; tool extraction and repair; valve operation and repair; and more. Students who …

From Pom-Poms to a Welding Torch

Samantha Petrosino is breaking stereotypes and enjoying every minute of it. She once had her sights set on graduating high school early. Now, a 2017 graduate of Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical School (CTE) welding program, she has her sights set on shattering stereotypes in the world of underwater welding. Petrosino was a cheerleader …

From High School Drop-Out to Honor Society

Stephen Zwack finds success and a career From high school drop-out to member of the National Technical Honor Society Academic Achievement Award winner. That’s the life path for Stephen Zwack who graduated in June from the Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical School Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) adult program. Zwack was supposed …

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