On August 30, 2021, the following letter was sent by Jeff Palmer, director of Career & Technical Education, to families of students who will attend Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical Schools beginning in September 2021. Dear Parent/Guardian: We hope everyone has had a chance to enjoy the summer and this communication finds you healthy …
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Nearly 180 adults from across the globe graduated from our High School Equivalency (HSE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs on Aug. 26, marking a major milestone in their lives. The ceremony celebrated members of the class of 2020, who had their ceremony delayed by COVID-19, and 2021. For some of the graduates, …
Students in our K-12 summer program recently celebrated their version of the Olympics, complete with a torch, competitions and something even the Tokyo Olympics lacked—fans! From obstacle courses to relay races and volleyball, the games gave students a host of fun ways to exercise their bodies and their minds. Principal Carol d’Estienne—on hand to cheer …
June 2021 Commitment Award For Value Congratulations to Mike Sylofski for winning the June 2021 Commitment Award for Value. Mike’s proactive leadership with the Webex Teams initiative has added value by fostering an increase in collaboration and cooperation among colleagues within and across our divisions. Mike was proactive with the Webex Teams initiative even prior …
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We hope everyone is enjoying these summer days. As the numbers for COVID-19 have begun to creep up again in the Capital Region we would like to take this opportunity to remind our school community about the importance of mask wearing, social distancing and hand washing. We were diligent with these measures throughout the school …
Recent graduates of our adult Welding and Metal Fabrication program have ensured bright futures for themselves in a “hot” job market. Graduates include those looking to gain promotion at their current job, others who had found college just wasn’t for them, and still others looking for a hands-on career. Congratulations to our June 2021 adult …
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Welcome to our Extended School Year Program We are looking forward to working with students at Airline Drive Academy and Maywood School this summer. As we continue to navigate changing guidance, we wanted to make key information regarding continued health and safety protocols available. Students, faculty, staff and other individuals are not required to wear …
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More than 400 Career & Technical School students were honored this month for their skill and excellence in more than 40 programs ranging from diesel technology to health careers, welding and culinary. Members of the Class of 2021 will go on to college and trade schools or straight into the workforce. Among them are Reilly …
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More than 400 Career & Technical Education students were honored this June for their skill and excellence in programs preparing them for future careers in professions ranging from diesel technician to nurse, welder and chef. Below is a list of award recipients for their respective programs. Scholarship winners were announced during the June graduation ceremonies …
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Celebrating Our Graduates Eighty-two Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical School students from the Center for Advanced Technology at Mohonasen campus received certificates of completion, honors and awards during a June 15 ceremony. With parents, friends, school and BOCES administrators cheering while watching on live stream, students from the Mohonasen, Niskayuna, Shenendehowa, Cobleskill-Richmondville, Schalmont and …
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