Students Learn About School To College and Workforce Pipeline With Area Businesses, Educators A recent visit by area business partners and SUNY Cobleskill educators offered students in our Construction/Heavy Equipment program on our Schoharie campus the chance to network and try out some of today’s top hydraulic-powered tools. “The real world experiences that were provided …
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March is Women’s History Month and we’re shining a spotlight on women in the skilled trades and professions—those who are challenging gender stereotypes and building solid futures through their time at Capital Region BOCES. For Tiffany Harris, necessity really was the mother of invention. Harris, a 2008 graduate of our Career and Technical School Cosmetology …
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March is Women’s History Month and we’re shining a spotlight on women in the trades – those who are challenging gender stereotypes and building solid futures through their time at Capital Region BOCES. From BOCES graduate to business owner in just three years—that’s been the path for 2017 Diesel Tech program graduate Victoria Carl. “BOCES …
On International Women’s Day (March 8), we’re highlighting young women who got their start in the skilled trades at our Career & Technical School.
Kudos to Brian Lacroix who has been named 2018 Teacher of the Year by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). LaCroix, who has taught in our Automotive Trades Technology program for 12 years, was selected from a pool of candidates from around the country based on his “deep appreciation for students, excellence in …
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While the song says that summertime means easy livin’, at BOCES it’s also the season of meaningful learning for students of all ages. Career & Technical School Cosmetology Summer Program More than 50 cosmetology students spent a month at the Career & Technical School’s (CTE) Albany and Schoharie campuses upping their professional game and practicing …
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Dozens of our 2018 Career and Technical School (CTE) graduates have been honored with high honors and awards — from commendations to college scholarships. Congratulations to each of our students on their significant accomplishments. Albany CTE Capital Region BOCES Faculty Association (Albany Campus) Student of The Year Award – Amir Daniels (South Colonie CSD) Computer …
Programs available to students in September 2018 Animal lovers and problem-solvers rejoice – two exciting new options will be available next school year, as outlined below. Engineering Technician Program Learn about the semi-conductor industry; clean room protocols; safety; electronics; hand tool usage; automation; tool extraction and repair; valve operation and repair; and more. Students who …
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