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Building Trades and Heavy Equipment Repair and Operation (HERO) program students are expanding their knowledge of the skilled trades this week through a one-week immersion into the art of masonry. Thanks to a partnership between Capital Region BOCES, the Upstate Masonry Institute (UMI) and the Bricklayer & Allied Craftworkers (BAC) Local 2, students at the Career …
On Oct. 20 and 21, Management Services’ Health, Safety, Risk team held a Flagger Training to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to safely direct traffic, respond to hazards on the job and reduce risks in active work zones. The four-hour session drew 22 employees from municipalities across the region, including the City …
Librarians from across the region gathered at Capital Region BOCES on Oct. 21 for their first Communication Coordinators meetings of the year. The meeting began with an icebreaker followed by a special introduction to the Library Services team and their newest member, Librarian Leah Silecchia. The agenda also included School Library Systems (SLS) updates, a …
In one area, a 16-year-old laid bricks under the watchful eye of a mason and in another area a 15-year-old was operating a backhoe with the tutelage of an Equipment operator. In yet another area on Oct. 23, a high school senior was shaking hands and lining up a potential career as a construction …
An Albany-area car dealership is helping Capital Region BOCES stay in the fast lane when it comes to preparing the future mechanics and auto repair experts. Capitaland Motors Subaru & GMC donated this week 2 CVT transmissions and 2, 2.5 liter short blocks for students to train on. “The transmissions are new technology compared to …
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A recent lesson at Capital Region BOCES took the breath away from high school juniors and seniors—literally. Juniors and seniors in the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program created and inflated model lungs as they learned about the upper respiratory system in the Integrated Science portion of their EMT program. Using balloons, modeling clay, a plastic …
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Students ranging from future chefs to future heavy equipment operators will lead the SkillsUSA chapters on the Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education Center Albany and Schoharie Campuses during the 2026-27 school year. The officers were recently sworn in during tradition-rich ceremonies in front of parents and friends on both campuses. SkillsUSA officers, their …
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Members of the Verdoy Volunteer Fire Department visited Capital Region BOCES for an interactive fire safety presentation for elementary and middle school students at Airline Drive Academy. Students learned about batteries, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers and more. The presentation consisted of an in-door experience where students enjoyed demonstrations such as watching a firefighter put on …
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A Schalmont High School senior who dreams of a career as a history teacher but really likes electricity is able to pursue both thanks to the efforts of Schalmont and Capital Region BOCES faculty and staff. Logan Koch is in the second year of the Electrical Trades program at the Career and Technical Education (CTE) …
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The launch of the New York Inspires Transformation Coalition saw a huge turnout at Capital Region BOCES on Friday, Oct. 2. About 90 participants from 23 of our component districts participated in the region’s first coalition meeting with the New York State Education Department (NYSED). The coalition was created to support district leaders with the …
