A Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical Education student from Niskayuna who is forging a career in welding is the recipient of the Evan M. Schwarz Helping Hand Memorial Scholarship. The $500 award was presented on Dec. 19 to Niskayuna High School student Athena Masse by the Schwarz family, teacher Don Mattoon and Career & …
Capital Region BOCES (CR BOCES) and the Northeastern Regional Information Center (NERIC) welcomed more than 700 educators, technology leaders, students and industry partners to the Albany Capital Center on Dec.12 for the 36th Annual Regional Technology Awareness Day (Tech A-Day). The event continues to evolve as a signature gathering for educational technology in the region. …
Nearly 70 counselors from two dozen school districts gathered at the Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center – Albany Campus on Dec. 11 to hear what’s on tap for workforce development and career and technical education in the 2026-27 school year. During a daylong event, counselors learned about the new Emergency Medical …
An entrepreneur who less than two years ago graduated from Capital Region BOCES returned to the campus recently to share her knowledge and experience with current students. Class of 2024 Global Fashion Studies graduate Piper Zurmuhlen is owner of Pinto Piper, an online and traveling market that specializes in new designs for upcycled clothes. She …
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Area Area high school students are building their futures and diversifying their career options thanks to a new Capital Region BOCES program. During a recent afternoon session, students in the New Visions: Emerging Technologies were working on their robotics skills as they touted their growing knowledge of not only robotics, but a host of technology fields. …
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On Thursday, Nov. 20, municipal leaders from across New York state came together to learn how Capital Region BOCES’ Management Services division and the Engagement & Development Services Grants team offer innovative solutions to operational challenges. The event highlighted how these divisions serve as strategic partners in areas that extend well beyond BOCES’ traditional educational …
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The Capital Region BOCES Board of Education is accepting public comments on the BOCES-Wide Safety Plan. Updates to the safety plan include New York’s Desha’s Law to incorporate a cardiac emergency response plan. The comment period is December 15, 2025, through January 15, 2026. Please submit comments to the Board Clerk no later than January …
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A Niskayuna teenager who is fueling her passion for welding at Capital Region BOCES is now well on her way to her professional dreams. Athena Masse’s interest in welding was ignited at an early age, but it was at the Career and Technical Education Center – Albany Campus that she fabricated her future goals of …
The Capital Region BOCES Engagement and Development Services (EDS) received 12 awards for work submitted to the annual New York School Public Relations Association’s (NYSPRA) communications contest. The winning projects, ranging from written works to videos and graphic designs, were selected among hundreds of contest entries from across the state. The NYSPRA Communications Contest is …
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Congratulations to Management Services Automotive Mechanic Foreman Louis Cutter, recipient of the November 2025 Commitment Award. Supporting the Niskayuna Central School District, Lou was a district employee for more than 20 years and has been with Capital Region BOCES for the last 10. When called upon, Lou didn’t hesitate to step up from mechanic to …
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