Career & Technical Education

“I love that the class feels like a real work environment.”

Nick Dunham

Game Design and Implementation student
"When I came to BOCES, my grades went from barely passing to high honors because I was more interested in learning everything we were doing."

Clay Smith

Welding and Metal Fabrication student
“Not only do you learn a lot at BOCES, you make so many new friends and you learn stuff that will help you not only in your career, but in life.”

Dakota Cartier

2021 Cosmetology program graduate
“I want learn all the skills I need to to be a mechanic. I plan to study this in college and one day have my own shop. This is a dream program.”

Keith Aunchman

Automotive Services student
“I like that this is out of my comfort zone and I wanted to get into a medical field, so this is a good option.”

Lily Anne Trano

Sterile Processing student

Schenectady grad working, attending college thanks to Capital Region BOCES

An area teenager is receiving a free college education while forging a solid career in manufacturing thanks to an area employer and Capital Region BOCES.

Graduate: BOCES opened doors for me

Michael Palleschi credits the Career & Technical Education Center with forging a good life and career for him.

CNA Graduate returns to pursue healthcare passion

Cassidy Knapp graduated from the CNA program 15 years ago. Passion and purpose brought her back to the classroom.

More student profiles

100
professional certification pathways available to students.

75%
of our graduates pursue college or technical school degrees.

80+ businesses
provide workplace experiences for our career & technical education students.

12 of the 20
fastest growing occupations within the next decade require technical education. CTE helps students acquire this essential skill set.

63
college articulation agreements offer students a chance to earn college credit while still in high school.

6 unique programs
for students with special needs.