Students in our Work-Based Learning/SELFI (Skills for Employment, Life and Functional Independence) program recently celebrated a successful end to their high school career during a ceremony attended by proud family, teachers and friends of the program. Students also used the occasion to thank their business and community partners for the opportunity to work in their …
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The Creative Collective anthology of student writing and artwork is back after a short break and is better than ever. Featuring nearly 90 pieces of original student writing—from non-fiction to poetry—along with artwork, the collective is designed to showcase our students’ growth and creativity with writing. Since 2017, our Special Education division has been working …
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Eighty Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical School students were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) this June, while an additional 13 students were recognized for being in the society for the second year. Those honored come from a cross section of Career and Technical Education programs, from Criminal Justice to Welding and …
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High school senior Rhiannon Islip, who is poised to graduate from our Criminal Justice program this June, says attending Capital Region BOCES is one of the best decisions she’s made in her life. Along with a foundation in Criminal Justice, Islip has been preparing through our program to attend college and eventually launch a career …
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Adult Education student Griffen Boehlke has turned the skills he’s earned in our Electrical Trades program into employment with a local electrical operation. Boehlk began our program as a high school senior from Duanesburg and opted to return to BOCES as an adult to complete his education. Through the work-based learning that is part of …
A Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical Education student who is forging a career in welding is the recipient of the Evan M. Schwarz Helping Hand Memorial Scholarship. The $500 award was presented to Berne-Knox-Westerlo High School senior Clay Smith by the Schwarz family, teacher Don Mattoon and Career & Technical Education Center administrators during a …
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At a special meeting on Wednesday, May 24 at 5:30 p.m., the Capital Region BOCES Board of Education voted to appoint Lauren J. Gemmill to the position of district superintendent. Gemmill has served as the Capital Region BOCES deputy district superintendent for the last four years. Before that, she was the assistant superintendent for instruction …
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April 2023 Service Hundreds of area adults reimagine their futures in this year’s adult education and adult health careers courses. 46 Odyssey of the Mind teams, with an “assist” from BOCES volunteers, showcased creative problem solving in this year’s in-person tourney. NERIC Testing & Data Reports team now supports three BOCES regions: 62 districts with …
January 2023 Service 100+ warm coats collected for those in need—one of many charitable acts by students and staff this holiday season. Needed daycare for area children now hosted by YMCA at our Albany CTE campus. 60+ educators learn at NERIC retreat about next generation tech tools and practices to engage students and improve learning. …
Students in our component school districts can learn more about our Career & Technical Educational programs during upcoming open house events. Click here for event details.
