A Watervliet teenager with a passion for pastry will attend a prestigious culinary school this fall thanks to her training at Capital Region BOCES. Makayli Hurd has been accepted into The Culinary Institute of America (CIA), where she will study pastry arts starting with the fall semester. “I am very excited,” said Hurd. “I like …
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Area salons and businesses will take part in a national Career and Technical Education Month event designed to match Capital Region BOCES Cosmetology students with prospective employers. The Feb.3 event has drawn the interest of salons—such as Grit and Grace Salon in Latham—who are interested in recruiting the approximately 100 students enrolled in the two-year …
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Hundreds of high school students from across the Capital Region are touring the Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education Center (CTE) this winter in pursuit of a head start on a career. Tours for prospective students started the first week of January and continue into March. Students interested in attending a tour should contact …
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High school students planning for a career in medicine and seeking an in-depth, honors-level program for their senior year that prepares them for such are encouraged to attend a Jan. 24 open house. The New Visions: Health Careers program open house will begin at 9 a.m. at the Capital Region BOCES Administrative Office Building, located …
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A Scotia-Glenville High School senior with aspirations to take flight has found life skills and a job on the ground thanks to Capital Region BOCES. Sam Jahn is in the second year of the Automotive Trades Technology program at Capital Region BOCES, where he has learned not only how to repair cars, but also found …
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Education professionals, school technology experts and students recently spent the day learning about the latest innovations aimed at enhancing school operations and inclusive tools to support educators in enriching the learning experience for all students. Northeastern Regional Information Center (NERIC) hosted the 35th Annual Technology Awareness Day on Dec.13 at the Albany Capital Center. The …
