Eight Capital Region BOCES graduates are among 10 apprentices who recently signed into high-tech job training by NY Creates and Micron Technology Inc. The apprentices were members of the 2026 and 2025 graduating classes at the Career and Technical Education (CTE) where they completed programs as diverse Plumbing, Network Technology and Cosmetology. During a Sept. …

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Nearly 1,700 high school juniors and seniors got a jump-start on their professional careers on Sept. 10 as the 2026-27 school year took flight at the Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center.  More than 1,600 students hailing from six counties across the Capital Region are enrolled this school year in programs as …

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A new school year will bring expanded opportunities for area high school students looking for a career in the beauty industry. When the new school year opens on Sept. 10, Capital Region BOCES will offer a sixth Cosmetology program classroom at its Career and Technical Education (CTE) Extension Center,  allowing for two additional sections of …

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From professional certifications to hands-on learning, rising seniors at Capital Region BOCES say they have a laundry list of things they are looking forward to when the school year resumes next month. More than 1,600 students from at least two dozen school districts start classes on Sept. 10 at the Career and Technical Education (CTE) …

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An area barbershop owner said students who complete the Capital Region BOCES Cosmetology program are stacking the deck in their favor. Aaron Brown, also known as Ace Boogie, is owner of Headliners Barber Lounge in Albany and is the father of Cosmetology program senior Aubrey Brown.  He recently visited the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Albany …

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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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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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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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