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Students in the Skills for Employment, Life and Functional Independence (SELFI) Program were recognized during a graduation and end-of-year celebration on June 17 at Capital Region BOCES. “Graduates, you made it. You showed up for each other and for your jobs, and in turn, they all showed up for you,” said Principal John Clausson. “I …
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Adults interested in getting their foot in the door of the healthcare industry need to look no further than the Nurse Aide/Home Health Aide program at Capital Region BOCES. The Nurse Aide (NA)/Home Health Aide (HHA) program is a great starting place for individuals who would like to work as a supportive caregiver in a …
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The Capital Region BOCES Board of Education is now accepting comments regarding its draft BOCES-Wide Safety Plan through July 20, 2026. The draft plan is available for review at this link. Comments may be submitted to the Board Clerk at alissa.diamond@neric.org no later than July 20. A public hearing on the safety plan will be …
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Maywood Academy celebrated its 2026 graduating class with a ceremony and reception on June 12. Seven high school seniors were honored for their academic achievements, resilience and the joy they brought to the school community over the years. “Everyone sees you in your cap and gowns and sees your accomplishments, but what they do not …
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Dozens of Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) graduates were honored during ceremonies in June, receiving scholarships and awards from businesses, unions, elected officials, school representatives and civic organizations. Below is a round-up of the awards. (Check back periodically as more will be added throughout June). Faculty Association Schoharie Career and Technical Education …
An aspiring forensic psychologist and an aspiring truck driver have been named 2026 Capital Region BOCES Faculty Association Schoharie Career and Technical Education Center Students of the Year. Riley VanDenburgh and Lydia Waage were presented the honors during the campus’s June 11 graduation ceremony. VanDenburgh, a Schalmont student, graduated from the Criminal Justice program, and …
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The work of the Capital Region BOCES Engagement & Development Services Communications team has been recognized at the national level through the National School Public Relations Association’s (NSPRA) Publications and Digital Media Excellence Awards. Receiving 21 awards, the team’s entries represent the positive, impactful work that fosters collaborative, supportive and engaged educational environments while building …
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More than 700 high school seniors from more than two dozen school districts graduated from the Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center on June 11. During two separate ceremonies, the aspiring chefs, diesel mechanics, heavy equipment operators, nurses and more were honored for their diligence in pursuing not only a high school diploma …
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Ponies for Hire, a local animal farm and pony riding business, returned to Capital Region BOCES to put on an exciting petting zoo for students at Airline Drive and Maywood academies. The petting zoo has become an annual tradition at the schools, which provide quality education programs for students with diverse needs. Located at the …
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A pair of seniors with widely divergent career interests have been honored as students of the year at the Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education Center – Albany Campus. Shaker High School senior Elena Hymes was named Capital Region BOCES Faculty Association Outstanding Student of the Year at the Campus during a June 4 …
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