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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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During two separate ceremonies, 116 graduates of our Adult Practical Nursing program were recently celebrated for their accomplishments and desire to help others. “You chose to come here and take care of the ill and sick in spite of the pandemic,” said Paula Negri, principal of our Health Careers Center. “For that, you should be proud.” …
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Three of our Career & Technical School students, two of whom are recent graduates, recently competed at the National SkillsUSA competition in Atlanta, GA . Jocelyn Howe, a rising senior from Mohonasen in the Capital Region BOCES Global Fashion program who won the New York State SkillsUSA Championship in the Job Interview contest, was joined at …
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A pair of teens from Sharon Springs and Cobleskill-Richmondville high schools are recipients of scholarships from an area car club. Rachel Rorick of Sharon Springs and Zachary Hines of Cobleskill-Richmondville, both of whom are graduates of the Capital Region BOCES Automotive Trades program, were awarded earlier this month the Schoharie Valley Region Antique Auto Car …
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In the photo to the right, Adult Practical Nursing student Shahinda Ghaly takes the pulse of classmate Tenneil Thompson this semester. The pair are among more than 110 adults slated to graduate Tuesday from the Capital Region BOCES Adult Practical Nursing program. Ghaly commuted 170 miles roundtrip daily from her home in Ulster County to …
Congratulations are in order for students from across our BOCES who received certificates of completion, honors and awards during our 2022 graduation ceremonies. Moving up and transition days for our younger students were held in many of our programs, as well. Highlights from graduation and other celebrations held this spring and summer: Career and Technical …
Students in our Work-Based Learning program recently celebrated a successful end to their high school career during a ceremony attended by proud family, teachers and friends of the program. Many of the exiting students have been in our programs for years. One of their success stories was told by student Jakob Winters in a speech …
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