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Kate Lapham joins BOCES as Supervisor of Adult Education

Capital Region BOCES welcomes Dr. Kate Lapham as Supervisor of Adult Education. She brings more than two decades of experience in adult learning, workforce development and continuing education systems. Dr. Lapham joins BOCES after serving as Director of the Uzbekistan office of Creative Associates International, a USAID-funded education program. In that role, she worked to …

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Emergency personnel ignite a passion for safety among Capital Region BOCES students during annual Community Helpers Day

There were ambulances, fire trucks and police cars at the Maywood Academy at Capital Region BOCES this week, but there were no emergencies. Rather, area first responders turned out in force to spread a vital message of safety among students with diverse needs. Members of the Verdoy Volunteer Fire Department, Colonie Police Department and Colonie …

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Veteran special education teacher joins Capital Region BOCES

Emily Cetnar has joined Capital Region BOCES as assistant principal of special education public school programs (Region 2). Cetnar will work alongside Region 2 Principal John Clausson.  “Emily is a great addition to our team,” said Clausson. “She has a wealth of knowledge and cares deeply about the students we serve. Her leadership will go …

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Local adult graduates from two BOCES programs, praises her education as ‘life changing’

A Troy woman credits Capital Region BOCES with giving her the opportunity she needed to change her life for the better. Caro Miller graduated this summer from the adult Practical Nursing program. Taking that program was made possible by her completion of the High School Equivalency (HSE) program in 2024. (The HSE program prepares adults …

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Entrepreneur—a BOCES graduate—returns to share her knowledge with current students

Seven years after graduating from Capital Region BOCES, a young entrepreneur returned to the Cosmetology program to share her knowledge and expertise with the next generation of hair stylists and beauty consultants. Brooke Ross is owner of Rooted + Company in Clifton Park where she specializes in blonding and hair extensions. She also rents stalls …

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BHBL senior is on the fast track to a rewarding career thanks to Capital Region BOCES

Ashley Schwartz hasn’t even started her senior year, but the  Cosmetology Program senior has already completed the majority of the work-based learning (WBL) hours required for graduation. As of mid-July, the Burnt Hills Ballston Lake (BHBL) High School student has accumulated more than 86 hours at Twisted Scissors Salon in Burnt Hills, while also taking …

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New adult Phlebotomy Technician program will address local, state, national shortages

A new Capital Region BOCES program for adult students is opening a new door—and vein—to a successful career in the healthcare industry. The Phlebotomy Technician Program will start Sept. 14 and run until Jan. 15 at the Career and Technical Education Center – Albany Campus. It’s the first time Capital Region BOCES has offered this …

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Summer learning proves to be fun and informative for Cosmetology students

Dozens of aspiring cosmetologists are spending their summer at Capital Region BOCES honing their skills and preparing for their futures. More than 100 students—all rising seniors—are taking part in a summer Cosmetology program at the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center campuses in Schoharie and Albany. The program started June 29 and runs through July …

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Adult Sterile Processing Technician class to launch this fall

Interested in a career with an excellent job growth forecast that also provides the reward that you are helping your fellow human? Then look no further than the Capital Region BOCES Adult Education Sterile Processing Technician program, which will launch this fall. Classes begin Sept. 14 and meet 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for classroom …

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Lauren Morley joins BOCES as Associate Superintendent for Operations on July 1

Capital Region BOCES welcomes Lauren Morley as Associate Superintendent for Operations. With more than two decades in public education and district leadership, Mrs. Morley brings extensive experience to her new role. She joins BOCES following her tenure as Superintendent of Schools of the Hammond Central School District in St. Lawrence County. During her three-years in …

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