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High school junior Leland O’Brien tried his hand at using a torch for the first time recently in the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center Welding and Metal Fabrication program. Under the watchful eye of teacher Micah Belgiano, the Cohoes High School student cuts a straight line on a piece of metal on only the third …
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Eight Capital Region BOCES graduates are among 10 apprentices who recently signed into high-tech job training by NY Creates and Micron Technology Inc. The apprentices were members of the 2026 and 2025 graduating classes at the Career and Technical Education (CTE) where they completed programs as diverse Plumbing, Network Technology and Cosmetology. During a Sept. …
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Nearly 1,700 high school juniors and seniors got a jump-start on their professional careers on Sept. 10 as the 2026-27 school year took flight at the Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center. More than 1,600 students hailing from six counties across the Capital Region are enrolled this school year in programs as …
More than 100 adults are looking to change their careers or bolster their employability this fall through the Capital Region BOCES adult Practical Nursing program. The adults range from those fresh out of high school to those looking to launch a new career, as well as those looking to climb the nursing career ladder, said …
A new school year will bring expanded opportunities for area high school students looking for a career in the beauty industry. When the new school year opens on Sept. 10, Capital Region BOCES will offer a sixth Cosmetology program classroom at its Career and Technical Education (CTE) Extension Center, allowing for two additional sections of …
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On Aug. 24, Capital Region BOCES’ Management Services and NERIC divisions co-hosted the second annual Regional School Security Summit, a full-day professional learning event focused on enhancing school safety through prevention, preparedness and collaboration. Hosted in partnership with the City School District of Albany, the summit was a great success, bringing together school district administrators, …
From professional certifications to hands-on learning, rising seniors at Capital Region BOCES say they have a laundry list of things they are looking forward to when the school year resumes next month. More than 1,600 students from at least two dozen school districts start classes on Sept. 10 at the Career and Technical Education (CTE) …
Airline Academy held its annual Cops with Cones event on Thursday, Aug. 6. The event was hosted by Capital Region BOCES School Resource Officer Matt Stott and his friends from the Colonie Police Community Services Unit. The officers eagerly served students and staff scoops of their favorite ice cream, which was generously provided by Stewart’s …
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A Guilderland woman is thankful for Capital Region BOCES and the opportunity it is affording her to pursue her dreams. Mary Slattery will graduate on Aug. 19 from the adult High School Equivalency (HSE) program, allowing her to earn her high school diploma. The 20-year-old plans to use the diploma to attend college in the …
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A well-traveled area woman is hoping to build her professional career on the foundation of an education at Capital Region BOCES. Yvonne Mickle is one of more than 100 adults who will graduate Aug. 19 from the Capital Region BOCES Adult Education program during a 5 p.m. ceremony at Hackett Middle School in Albany. A …
