Whether you’re interested in launching a new career, learning English as a new language or earning your high school diploma, the Adult Education program at the Capital Region Career and Technical School is here to meet your needs.
Launch a New Career
Health Careers
All health-related career programs for adult students are held at Career & Tech’s Albany Campus, 925B Watervliet-Shaker Road, Albany. For more information or to register call 518-862-4709 or email healthcareers@neric.org.
- Adult Practical Nursing (Become a Licensed Practical Nurse – LPN)
- Nurse Assisting (NA)/Home Health Aide (HHA)
- Sterile Processing Technician
Other Opportunities
- The Capital Region Adult Education currently offers the following Career and Technical Education programs. If you are interested in learning more about these programs, please call 518-862-4824 or email adulteducation@neric.org.
- Building Trades
- Computer and Technology-Related Courses
- Electrical Trades
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) Training & Certification
- Offshore Wind Career Pathway Program
- Welding and Metal Fabrication
Capital Region BOCES is always working on expanding our programming, so if you are interested in a program you don’t see on our list, please reach out to express your interest so we can keep you in mind for future opportunities.
Course Rates
2026-27 Rate
• Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) $8,000
• Electrical Trades: $6,000
• Building Trades: $6,000
• Welding and Metal Fabrication: $8,000
• Plumbing: TBD
Financial Aid
Please take note that while there may be some financial aid available for certain individuals for adult programs at Capital Region BOCES; none of the courses or programs are covered under The Excelsior Scholarship/Program free college tuition program.