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Dozens of area students to compete April 28 at state SkillsUSA competition

More than three dozen students from area high schools will represent Capital Region BOCES in the New York State SkillsUSA competition April 28 in Syracuse. Two additional students will represent BOCES as delegates and another three will use the skills they have learned in the Criminal Justice program to work security at the competition. The …

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Capital Region BOCES programs recognized as NYSBBA Champions of Change

Two Capital Region BOCES programs were recognized recently for innovation in the advancement of educational skills for high school and adult students. The New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) presented two Champions of Change awards to BOCES leaders and educators during the BOCES annual meeting on April 13. The first Champions of Change Award …

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Students Heat Up Their Futures at HVAC/R Career Fair

Students from some of our adult and high school programs found a warm reception from recruiters during a recent heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) job fair on our Career & Technical School Albany campus. Armed with resumes and portfolios, students met one-by-one with such area HVAC/R employers as Eastern Heating & Cooling and …

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Workforce Development Grant Helps “Energize” Student Learning

Electricity and gas utility company National Grid is awarding our BOCES a $100,000 Workforce Development Grant that will directly benefit dozens of Career & Technical Education students from the Capital Region to the Schoharie Valley.  Specifically, the funds will be used to: purchase four heavy equipment simulators to train heavy equipment students to operate backhoes, …

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Women In The Trades: Students Gain Valuable Experience In The Field

Throughout March, in honor of International Women’s Month we are shining a spotlight on women in the trades who are challenging stereotypes and building solid futures through their education at Capital Region BOCES. Two local teens are gaining valuable experience in local manufacturing operations thanks to the knowledge, skills and connections gained through Capital Region …

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Building Trades Student Gives Back To Home City

Career & Technical School student Daniel Baughn is leaving a lasting impression in his home city of Watervliet. Recently, Baughn, who attends our Building Trades program, constructed a full-sized wooden podium that was presented to Watervliet Mayor Charles Patricelli and Police Chief Joseph Centanni. “It’s nice to be able to use the skills I have …

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Women in the Trades: Allison Umstadter Finds Match For Talents In Machining Tech Program

March is Women in the Trades Month. Throughout the month, we’re shining a spotlight on women in the trades who are building solid futures through their time at Capital Region BOCES.  “I feel like I was meant to do this—this is one of my talents and I was meant to use it.”  So said Scotia-Glenville …

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