Capital Region BOCES held its Annual Meeting and Dinner on Wednesday, April 15, at the Career and Technical Education Center, Albany Campus. Attended by the BOCES Board of Education, staff and component district school board members and leaders, the purpose of the meeting was to present the proposed administrative, capital and program budgets for the …
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You can say that Amber DeWitt is going the distance in pursuit of fulfilling her lifelong dream of becoming a nurse. The Ulster County resident is commuting from approximately 140 miles round-trip daily from her home in Tillson to the Capital Region BOCES Adult Health Careers Center in Colonie. “It can be a lot, especially …
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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 1 million workers are needed in the construction industry by the end of 2026, making now the best time in recent history for those considering making a living in construction. For students in the Capital Region, the BOCES Career and Technical Education Center offers eight different programs from which they could lay the foundation …
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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