Assemblymember Chris Tague and a representative of Assemblymember Phil Steck’s office presented Capital Region BOCES on Friday with a proclamation declaring October Careers in Construction Month in New York state. “When I was 16, I didn’t really have a school mindset and then a guidance counselor told me I should try BOCES. It was the …
Evolving technologies and an aging workforce is combining to put a charge in the futures of young adults with knowledge of the electrical trades, The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts a 9% increase in the national electrical trades workforce by 2031. With the median U.S. Salary for electricians at $60,040 in 2021, the career …
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High school student Emily Grace Michaud works on a table top in the Capital Region BOCES Building Trades program this week. Michaud, a senior from Voorheesville, aspires to a career working in a construction union. “I hope to do framing, definitely something hands-on and working with wood,” she said. “I like working with wood. I …
The New York State School Boards Association recognizes Oct. 16-20 as School Board Recognition Week. This week, we’re happy to celebrate the dedicated members of our Board of Education at Capital Region BOCES. These individuals are true volunteers, elected by members of the boards of education from our component school districts to serve for three-year …
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Sometimes, you look at a career future for what it offers – financial security. Just ask Bethlehem High School junior Liam Fullem, a student in the Capital Regional BOCES Electrical Trades Program at the Career & Technical Education Center – Albany Campus. The student had a rather quick, an perfunctory response to being asked why …
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Students ranging from future nurses to future chefs, contractors and fashion designers will lead the Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical Education Center – Albany Campus SkillsUSA chapter for the 2023-24 school year. During a tradition-rich ceremony in front of parents and friends, the officers were sworn in on Oct. 17. SkillsUSA officers, their program, …
Students in a Capital Region BOCES program are gaining volumes of professional experience working for the New York State Senate. Eight Digital Media Design students are taking part in an internship at the Senate Production Shop, the graphics and printing department for the senate. They are gaining experience and knowledge that will give them an …
Nearly 100 area businesses and institutions regularly collaborate with Capital Region BOCES to build the future of the construction industry in the Capital Region and beyond. Their support is crucial not only to the success of students, but also to the future of the construction industry. ”These partnerships are critical because they allow us to …
The U.S. telecom industry expects to create an additional 850,000 jobs through 2025 and the Capital Region BOCES Network Cabling, Wireless Technologies, and Cybersecurity program is the perfect pathway to this great industry. Offered on the Career & Technical Education Center – Albany Campus, the two-year program helps students develop a unique understanding of today’s …
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Capital Region BOCES and numerous area businesses and unions will celebrate national Careers in Construction Month on Oct. 20 with an event on the Career and Technical Education Center – Albany Campus. Heavy equipment demonstrations, equipment training, hands-on skills demonstrations, and other activities that promote awareness of construction careers and more will take place during …
