Cassidy Knapp is a student in the BOCES Adult Practical Nursing program at the Career & Technical Education Center – Albany Campus. More than a dozen years ago, she was also a healthcare student at BOCES, studying to be a certified nurse assistant (CNA) while a student at Scotia-Glenville High School. “I basically decided this …
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Jordan Woods, who recently competed our Cosmetology program, credits the program with teaching her much more than just hair styling skills. “The Cosmetology program has so many opportunities for you other than just playing with hair. By going to BOCES, I have learned professionalism, science, problem-solving skills, communication skills, confidence and so much more,” said …
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More than 160 adults are now looking to change careers or bolster their employability through our Adult Practical Nursing program. The adult students range from those fresh out of high school to those looking to launch a new career, as well as those looking to climb the nursing career ladder, said Principal Paula Negri. The …
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The Capital Region BOCES Adult Practical Nursing program signed agreements with Albany Medical Center and Trinity Health to expand on-site clinical practice and training for adult practical nursing students. Starting this fall, students in this program will have the opportunity to learn at Albany Medical Center and Trinity Health facilities for the first time in …
New Adult Ed Classes Set To Begin Sept. 12 Interested in a cool career that will heat up your future? How about a career that is all the “buzz” or one that will connect you to double-digit job growth? Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical Education Center has an adult education course for you! Several …
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New Adult Practical Nursing Session Beginning Fall 2022 You could say that Chris Davis went the extra mile—literally!—to become a nurse. The Otego resident, who recently graduated from our Adult Practical Nursing program in Albany, drove 175 miles daily to take classes and complete required clinical time training. “I spent between $150 to $180 a …
Many graduates of our Adult Health Careers program launch successful careers as practical nurses; however careers further up the nursing career chain are also a common destination. Dozens of program alums have used their skills and training with us to become registered nurses (RNs) and even nurse practitioners. Many of the recent graduates of program …
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Tenneil Thompson, a Hudson. N.Y, resident who recently graduated from our Adult Practical Nursing program, is planning to use this learning to further his career in nursing. “I have been a CNA for some time and decided it was time to advance myself,” said Thompson, who attended the full-time nursing program while also working as …
Zekriya Baz Mohammad went to high school in Kazakhstan and college in Russia. After emigrating to the U.S. from Afghanistan more than a decade ago, Mohammad now has his sights set on attending college once again. To prepare for this next phase of learning, he has enrolled in our High School Equivalency (HSE) program. “I …
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“My time at Capital Region BOCES was life changing. It served as a stepping stone in my nursing career, and has given me the confidence and knowledge I need to be a successful nurse.” — 2021 graduate Heather Jackson Registration is underway for coursework in Adult Practical Nursing, with classes beginning January 2022. This part-time …
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