A new program at Maywood Academy is helping students with complex needs get a strong start to their independence after high school. The Hangout Program happens once a week, providing “hangouts” where high school and some middle school students can partake in activities with less support from instructional staff. With the help of their colleagues, …
Capital Region BOCES held its Annual Meeting and Dinner on Wednesday, April 9, at the Career and Technical Education Center, Albany Campus. Attended by the BOCES Board of Education and school board members and leaders of component districts, the purpose of the meeting was to present the tentative administrative, capital and program budgets for the …
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In honor of Women in the Trades Month, Capital Region BOCES is shining a spotlight on the valuable contributions of women in the trades, encouraging new women to pursue those careers and highlighting the young women currently forging careers in the trades at the Career & Technical Education Center. Whether it is in building …
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Inclusion, connection and leadership are words that come to mind when describing the Big Buddy/Little Buddy program at Airline Drive Academy. Created to enhance school spirit, the Big Buddy/Little Buddy program pairs younger students with older students as mentors. The result: improved communication skills, positive self-image and stronger bonds. “What made me want to be …
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Maywood Academy’s Class of 2024 came together to celebrate their remarkable achievements in an early June morning graduation ceremony. Principal Gabriele Barbato described his graduating class as embodying the spirit of resilience and commitment throughout their years. “Over the last three years, I have had the privilege of watching you do amazing things everyday, including …
Student Artistry on Display The creativity of area students is on full display online in the 35th Annual BOCES Art Show. This year’s show features 125 works that showcase the diverse perspectives, innovative techniques, and boundless imagination of students from eight component school districts, as well as Airline and Maywood Academies. From sophisticated paintings and …
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Nearly 150 adults were matched with potential employers on Wednesday during a Capital Region BOCES Health Careers Jobs Fair for students in the Adult Health Careers program. Healthcare providers from across the spectrum of services recruited students as they sought to counteract the impacts of the national nursing shortage. Employers on hand ranged from Albany …
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April is National Welding Month A Guilderland teenager is “grinding away” at Capital Region BOCES in order create a bright future. Welding and Metal Fabrication senior Angelo Castro practiced his skills this week as he prepared for certification exams in one of the Career and Technical Education Center – Albany Campus’ welding labs. “I am …
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One can argue that the partnership between Capital Region BOCES and area hair salons is a “sheer” delight for the students and the business alike. The connection between BOCES and one salon is particularly strong, with more than a half-dozen current and former Career and Technical Education Center Cosmetology students finding employment at Latham-based Grit …
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With an estimated 2% of all electricians in the United States women, it would not be shocking to find only a few women interested in the trade in high school. But in fact, there are currently five female students enrolled in the Capital Region BOCES Electrical Trades program and they are not only putting a …
