Area high school students interested in a career in theater will have the opportunity to learn from Broadway production experts at Proctors during the next two weeks. Capital Region BOCES Entertainment Technology students will join their peers from other schools in learning backstage production skills and information from behind-the-scenes technical crew and experts from the …
A class of 2021 graduate of Capital Region BOCES is hoping her passion for baking combined with the skills she learned in the Career & Technical Education Center will provide her with the recipe for business success. Culinary Arts & Hospitality Tech graduate Natalie Vogel recently opened Short&Sweet, a pastry business based in her Guilderland …
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One hundred and forty adults are looking to change their careers or bolster their employability this fall through the Capital Region BOCES Adult Practical Nursing program. The adult full-time students range from those fresh out of high school to those looking to launch a new career, as well as those looking to climb the nursing …
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An initiative by Capital Region BOCES to draw more women into the skilled trades was recognized Monday by the New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA). NYSSBA presented a Champions of Change award to BOCES leaders and educators during the monthly BOCES meeting. The award was presented by NYSSBA representative and Capital Region BOCES Board of …
These 10 area teenagers are ready to cure the healthcare worker shortage. The high school juniors are enrolled in the Capital Region BOCES Two-Year Sequence of Health Careers program on the Schoharie Campus. They are among 84 students enrolled in the program on the Albany and Schoharie campuses this school year. “I chose this program …
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The following message was sent to parents/guardians on Thursday, Sept. 14. We’re excited to announce a significant change in our communication systems at Capital Region BOCES schools. Beginning this school year, we’re shifting from using Blackboard for non-emergency communication to ParentSquare, a comprehensive platform designed to improve communication between the school and home. Some of …
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SCHOHARIE — A pair of Capital Region BOCES programs are being restructured this school year to better meet the needs of employers and students alike. The Residential Construction/Heavy Equipment and the Commercial Construction/Heavy Equipment programs are now known as Building Trades and Heavy Equipment Operation, Maintenance & Repair. Both programs are located on the Career …
Capital Region BOCES has been named the 2023 Nonprofit of the Year by the Albany Business Review as part of their annual Achievers program. Achievers is the Albany Business Review’s signature annual award that pays tribute to the region’s top executives, companies, and organizations. The Albany Business Review chose to honor Capital Region BOCES for …
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ALBANY — One hundred percent of adults who completed the recent Personal Care Aide/Home Health Aide/Nurse Assistant program passed the certification exams, BOCES officials announced this week. The students, who hailed from communities ranging from East Greenbush to Schoharie, Schenectady to Cohoes and Amsterdam, passed certifications to become New York State Personal Care Aides, Home …
Lauren Gemmill welcomes Governor Hochul to TVHS On Sept. 7, Governor Kathy Hochul signed two significant bills into law at Tech Valley High School, using the school’s innovative model as an illustration of the benefits of Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Accompanied by an esteemed group of educators, officials, and students, Governor Hochul’s visit to Tech …
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