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New Adult Practical Nursing Session Beginning Fall 2022 You could say that Chris Davis went the extra mile—literally!—to become a nurse. The Otego resident, who recently graduated from our Adult Practical Nursing program in Albany, drove 175 miles daily to take classes and complete required clinical time training. “I spent between $150 to $180 a …
Recent Network Cabling Technician/Smart Home Technology program graduate, Thomas Rodick, has built a solid educational foundation—preparing him for the Electrical Construction and Maintenance (ECM) program at Hudson Valley Community College he will attend this fall, and securing him a future career at National Grid. “At BOCES, my classmates and I learned industry skills, took part …
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Aiden Drebitko, a recent graduate of our Automotive Trades Technology program, has found the “right gear” for his future—and work in his field of study—thanks to his time in our Career & Technical School program. “BOCES is a great way to peruse your career in the automotive field,” said Drebitko, who is now working with …
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Tenneil Thompson, a Hudson. N.Y, resident who recently graduated from our Adult Practical Nursing program, is planning to use this learning to further his career in nursing. “I have been a CNA for some time and decided it was time to advance myself,” said Thompson, who attended the full-time nursing program while also working as …
Melissa LaPorta, Spa Director at Tuscan Sun at Kimberly’s and Rumors and a 2006 Career & Technical School program graduate, recently returned to our Albany Campus to talk with current students about the world of cosmetology. After graduating, LaPorta helped opening the Benefit cosmetics counter while working for Macys in Albany. From there, she launched …
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Jason Foster wants to be a veterinarian and he chose Capital Region BOCES to achieve that career goal. The Class of 2022 Watervliet Junior-Senior High School graduated learned about pet care in the Career and Technical School’s Pet Tech program as he prepared to go to college and learn the veterinary sciences. “The Pet Tech …
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June 2022 Commitment Award For Value Susan Frank, a program specialist with our Shared Food Service, has received the June 2022 Commitment Award for Value. In nominating Frank for this award, Director of Food Service Programs Jeff Bradt and Senior School Lunch Director Eric Bush had this to say: “Sue Frank works closely with the …
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Roberto Gonzalez, a recent Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk High School graduate, found the education he needed – and a job he likes – through our Electrical Trades program. Gonzalez chose the Electrical Trades program for his final two years of high school because he is a hands-on learner and wanted to good career path to follow after graduation. …
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You could say the work of Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical School students and faculty sails on and on and on. Spotted during the Clifton Park Fourth of July Parade on Monday was a submarine float that was constructed by students and faculty in the Building Trades program six years ago and refined a …
May 2022 Commitment Award For Service John Florussen, managing program coordinator with our Educational Support Services (ESS), has received the May 2022 Commitment Award for Service. In nominating Florussen for this award, Director of Educational Support Services Kelly Masline had this to say: “John is a tremendous asset to the Educational Support Services team and …
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