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Recent CTE graduate Mason Yerdon is using the “toolkit” of the skills and experiences he gathered in the Schoharie-based Construction/Heavy Equipment program to build his future career. This August, Yerdon, a Schalmont native, is headed to East Tennessee State where he will pursue a degree in engineering. “I feel I am very well prepared for …
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While the song says that summertime means easy livin’, at BOCES it’s also the season of meaningful learning for students of all ages. Career & Technical School Cosmetology Summer Program More than 50 cosmetology students spent a month at the Career & Technical School’s (CTE) Albany and Schoharie campuses upping their professional game and practicing …
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Aspiring carpenter/contractor Taylor Vincent recently received the Curtis Lumber Golden Hammer Award recognizing her as the top senior in the Albany Career and Technical School (CTE) building trades program. She was also presented during a June 6 ceremony at Proctors Theatre with the program’s Outstanding Student of the Year award. “In my 28 years here, …
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Congratulations are in order for the students from across our BOCES who received certificates of completion, honors and awards during our 2018 graduation ceremonies. Moving up and transition days for our younger students were held in many of our programs, as well. Highlights from events held throughout our BOCES this June: Career and Technical School (CTE) …
Dozens of our 2018 Career and Technical School (CTE) graduates have been honored with high honors and awards — from commendations to college scholarships. Congratulations to each of our students on their significant accomplishments. Albany CTE Capital Region BOCES Faculty Association (Albany Campus) Student of The Year Award – Amir Daniels (South Colonie CSD) Computer …
Graduating Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) students are making a lasting gift to the Schoharie community through improvements along Fox Creek. On May 16, students in the Commercial Construction/Heavy Equipment program began work on a project to improve the safety of the area leading to the Fox Creek Bridge. Once completed, an …
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A cement truck, an employment offer, and some sound advice from graduates. Callanan Industries delivered all three to the Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical School (CTE) this winter as representatives from the international company paid a visit to the Diesel Technology program. The main reason for the visit from the Albany-based operation was to …
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As you explore the new site, you’ll notice it has a more contemporary look and feel with our updated logo, branding and colors. Given its mobile-friendly design, it should look great whether you’re using a desktop computer, phone or tablet. But that’s not all. Content has been been reorganized with usability in mind so the …
New director of educational support services and special education executive principal appointed by the board. In an effort to better serve our component districts and internal staff as well as provide more supervision and oversight for the work we do, two new positions have been created. The individuals who have been hired to fill these …
