A Scotia man is well on his way to a new career thanks to the training he received at Capital Region BOCES. David Gerlach will graduate Aug. 19 from the Adult Welding and Metal Fabrication program offered at the Career and Technical Education Center in Albany. He is one of about 100 area adults who …
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About 100 adults will be honored on Aug. 19 for completing adult education programming For hundreds of area adults, Capital Region BOCES is synonymous with one major thing – opportunity. These adults turned to BOCES to build their personal and professional futures—whether through new career training, earning their GED or by learning the English language. …
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Joanne Conlen, a Career and Technical Education (CTE) Health Careers Guidance Counselor, received the Capital Region BOCES Leadership Commitment Award. Conlen was nominated by Health Careers and Services Director Louise Bigando, who praised Conlen’s ability to navigate each student experience in a calm and confident manner. “Students always leave Joanne’s office with a plan and …
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An area barbershop owner said students who complete the Capital Region BOCES Cosmetology program are stacking the deck in their favor. Aaron Brown, also known as Ace Boogie, is owner of Headliners Barber Lounge in Albany and is the father of Cosmetology program senior Aubrey Brown. He recently visited the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Albany …
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Twenty-four middle schoolers from Menands and Watervliet are gearing up to participate in a week-long Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) enrichment program. The enrichment program—now in its sixth year—will take place the week of Aug. 3 in Menands. The program aims to spark the curiosity of students with an interest in STEM fields while …
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Capital Region BOCES welcomes Dr. Kate Lapham as Supervisor of Adult Education. She brings more than two decades of experience in adult learning, workforce development and continuing education systems. Dr. Lapham joins BOCES after serving as Director of the Uzbekistan office of Creative Associates International, a USAID-funded education program. In that role, she worked to …
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There were ambulances, fire trucks and police cars at the Maywood Academy at Capital Region BOCES this week, but there were no emergencies. Rather, area first responders turned out in force to spread a vital message of safety among students with diverse needs. Members of the Verdoy Volunteer Fire Department, Colonie Police Department and Colonie …
Emily Cetnar has joined Capital Region BOCES as assistant principal of special education public school programs (Region 2). Cetnar will work alongside Region 2 Principal John Clausson. “Emily is a great addition to our team,” said Clausson. “She has a wealth of knowledge and cares deeply about the students we serve. Her leadership will go …
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A Troy woman credits Capital Region BOCES with giving her the opportunity she needed to change her life for the better. Caro Miller graduated this summer from the adult Practical Nursing program. Taking that program was made possible by her completion of the High School Equivalency (HSE) program in 2024. (The HSE program prepares adults …
Seven years after graduating from Capital Region BOCES, a young entrepreneur returned to the Cosmetology program to share her knowledge and expertise with the next generation of hair stylists and beauty consultants. Brooke Ross is owner of Rooted + Company in Clifton Park where she specializes in blonding and hair extensions. She also rents stalls …
