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Month: February 2023

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New community partner, Bring on the Spectrum, offers sensory-friendly fun

Learners in our Work-Based Learning program got a jump-start–in some cases, literally!–on the recent winter break week with a morning of sensory-friendly games and activities at Bring on the Spectrum (BOTS) community space and sensory gym.  BOTS is an Albany-based space where individuals with autism and similar conditions–from the very young to adult–can play, explore …

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Students haul over to Penske for a day of job shadowing

Several area high school students interested in careers and auto and truck repair spent a day recently shadowing the experts at Penske Corp. Automotive Trades technology students from our Career & Technical Education Center Albany and Schoharie campuses spent Feb. 15 at the Penske’s Warehouse Road location in Albany, learning first-hand the experience of an …

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Work-based learning matches students with business partners to build-up the area workforce

Some work in automotive repair facilities, others in hotel kitchens and still others in hospitals and manufacturing facilities, but they all have one thing in common—gaining professional experience as part of their education at our Career & Technical Education campuses. Thanks to our business partners, students in nearly all CTE programs gain experience alongside industry …

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Local plumbing union hopes pipeline for workforce success starts with Career & Technical Education students

More than two dozen high school students hope to be flush with knowledge of the plumbing industry courtesy of the experts from UA Local 7 Plumbers and Steamfitters union. The Construction, Heavy Equipment and Electrical Trades students on the Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical Education Center – Schoharie Campus are learning this week the …

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Guilderland teen’s future takes flight after business partner presentation

One could argue that Kai Smith’s career aspirations soared once he heard a presentation at Capital Region BOCES by business partner Piedmont Airlines. The once-aspiring auto mechanic is now working toward the goal of pursuing a career in aviation mechanics, an idea that had never crossed his mind prior to the early-2022 presentation. “I heard …

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Matt Millard Honored For Commitment To Excellence

Congratulations to Matt Millard, a Heavy Equipment Operation, Maintenance & Repair Teacher at our CTE – Schoharie Campus, for receiving the January 2023 Commitment Award for Excellence. Matt was nominated by Matt Ward who shared the following: “Matt Millard is an employee who exemplifies going above and beyond in his position as a Heavy Equipment …

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Paul Mitchell expert shares her colorful expertise with Cosmetology students

Paul Mitchell educator Maureen Munoz donated her time and shared her expertise on Tuesday with students in the Cosmetology program on our Career & Technical Education –  Schoharie Campus. Munoz, who works locally in the Innovations Salon in Albany, taught students the art of balayage, a hair coloring/painting technique, said teacher Nancy Schmidt. Paul Mitchell …

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Capitaland Motors provides training for students to drive their careers into the fast lane

In honor of national CTE Month, we are shining a spotlight on one of the 300 business partners that put our Career & Technical Education students in the fast lane for success – Capitaland Motors GMC-Subaru. The Albany-area dealership serves on the BOCES Automotive Trades Advisory Board, hosts students for work-based learning and has been …

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Industry leaders, students and alumni kick-off Career & Technical Education Month celebration

With approximately 100 business, education, state and community partners on hand, Capital Region BOCES launched on Wednesday a month-long celebration of national Career & Technical Education (CTE) Month. “One thing we can collectively agree on is that career and technical education and the skilled trades are the backbone of our economy. We literally get a …

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