Several dozen students from the Watervliet and Berne-Knox-Westerlo school districts toured the Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical Education (CTE) Center’s Albany Campus on Jan. 13 to learn about the multitude of prospective careers they could prepare for there. The students met with faculty and current CTE students in a variety of programs, even trying …
Focus on special education, workforce shortages and zero-emission buses The Capital Region BOCES Superintendents’ Legislative Committee outlined a strong advocacy agenda at their annual Legislative Breakfast held on Jan. 9 at the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center in Albany. Joined by local elected officials, the committee announced a list of new and ongoing priorities …
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Hundreds of new pajamas are providing comfort to children across the Capital Region thanks in part to the work of students in the Skills for Employment, Life & Functional Independence (SELFI) Program. In partnership with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Christmas Pajamas Inc., and New York State United Teachers (NYSUT), the SELFI team sorted 900 …
An Albany resident who moved to the United States six years ago in search of a better life has turned to Capital Region BOCES to achieve her goals. Nadeen Arnold-Gordon emigrated to the United States in 2019 and recently earned her American citizenship. She enrolled in March 2025 in the BOCES Adult Education High School …
A Sharon Springs senior is wired for success thanks to Capital Region BOCES. Emily Gwozdz is in the second year of the Electrical Tradess program at the Career and Technical Education Center – Schoharie Campus, where she is preparing for a career as an electrician. The first person in her family to pursue a career …
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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