One works for the New York State Police, another is looking for a hands-on career, but they all have one thing in common – choosing Capital Region BOCES for career advancement. Adam Ward is a facilities engineer for the state police and is enrolled in the Adult Electrical Trades program at Capital Region BOCES while …
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Whether organizing a donation drive to help families or providing support to Capital Region BOCES administrative teams, students in the Skills for Employment, Life and Functional Independence (SELFI) Program gain more than just experiences for their resumes; they also gain a community of supporters and mentors they can trust. “I like being here at school—I …
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Jennifer Bloomingdale, a training specialist, has received our March 2025 Improvement Commitment Award. This award recognizes Capital Region BOCES staff who are the best at getting better and anticipate and respond to stakeholder needs. Jen was selected as the recipient of the Improvement Commitment Award for her instrumental support of our NERIC division’s E-Learning services …
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The annual Capital Region BOCES National Signing Day was a success with 40 high school students signing letters of intent and a crowd of more than 150 business, family, labor and education supporters watching. During a ceremony on May 29 at the Career & Technical Education (CTE) Center – Albany Campus, dignitaries celebrated the students …
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Nearly 100 Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical School students were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) on May 28, while an additional 28 students were recognized for meeting eligibility requirements for the second year. Those honored come from a cross section of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, from Criminal Justice to …
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A Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical Education student who is already forging a career in welding is the recipient of the Evan M. Schwarz Helping Hand Memorial Scholarship. The $500 award was presented on May 28 to Watervliet Junior-Senior High School student LaJay York by the Schwarz family, teacher Don Mattoon and Career & …
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Students in three Capital Region BOCES programs are donating their skills and expertise in tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam Conflict. High school juniors and seniors in the Welding and Metal Fabrication, Automotive Collision Technology and Building Trades programs are fabricating three metal and wood benches for a local appearance …
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Approximately 130 adults were matched with potential employers on Wednesday during the Capital Region BOCES Health Careers Jobs Fair for students in the Adult Health Careers program. Healthcare providers from across the spectrum of services recruited students as they sought to address the impacts of the national nursing shortage. Employers on hand ranged from Albany …
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Criminal Justice students at the Career and Technical Education Center – Albany Campus received a quick introduction to boot camp on Thursday as members of the New York State Police visited the campus and spoke about careers in law enforcement. With the assistance of the troopers, students in Gerald Place’s Criminal Justice program performed a …
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A Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education Center student from Duanesburg is the recipient of the 2025 Regent Eleanor Powell Bartlett Scholarship. Heavy Equipment Repair and Operation (HERO) program senior Jeffrey Mulhern was presented the scholarship on May 6 at a New York State Board of Regents meeting in Albany. The scholarship recognizes the important …
