Zekriya Baz Mohammad went to high school in Kazakhstan and college in Russia. After emigrating to the U.S. from Afghanistan more than a decade ago, Mohammad now has his sights set on attending college once again. To prepare for this next phase of learning, he has enrolled in our High School Equivalency (HSE) program. “I …
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This year, a pair of students from New York City have relocated to the Capital Region to learn in our Adult Practical Nursing program—a testament to the quality of this adult education program. “I moved up here for this program because I heard good things about it,” said Caleigh Torres of the Bronx, who is …
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More than 100 full and part-time Adult Practical Nursing students recently had the chance to speak with recruiters from area nursing colleges and institutions about learning in their programs. This annual event for adult nursing students is hosted by the our Adult Health Careers Center. “The continued support of our education partners has made our …
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October is National Careers in Construction Month, and there’s no better place for area high school students and adults to learn the trade than at Capital Region BOCES.
Nearly 180 adults from across the globe graduated from our High School Equivalency (HSE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs on Aug. 26, marking a major milestone in their lives. The ceremony celebrated members of the class of 2020, who had their ceremony delayed by COVID-19, and 2021. For some of the graduates, …
Recent graduates of our adult Welding and Metal Fabrication program have ensured bright futures for themselves in a “hot” job market. Graduates include those looking to gain promotion at their current job, others who had found college just wasn’t for them, and still others looking for a hands-on career. Congratulations to our June 2021 adult …
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Local education and business officials recently joined at the Center for Advanced Technology at Mohonasen for a celebration of the first cohort of students to complete Certified Production Technician training. The Certified Production Technician program is designed to “skill-up” incumbent workers who are looking to advance their careers and enhance the education of an unemployed or …
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While the song says that summertime means easy livin’, at BOCES it’s also the season of meaningful learning for students of all ages. Career & Technical School Cosmetology Summer Program More than 50 cosmetology students spent a month at the Career & Technical School’s (CTE) Albany and Schoharie campuses upping their professional game and practicing …
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Stephen Zwack finds success and a career From high school drop-out to member of the National Technical Honor Society Academic Achievement Award winner. That’s the life path for Stephen Zwack who graduated in June from the Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical School Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) adult program. Zwack was supposed …
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