Congratulations to Management Services Automotive Mechanic Foreman Louis Cutter, recipient of the November 2025 Commitment Award. Supporting the Niskayuna Central School District, Lou was a district employee for more than 20 years and has been with Capital Region BOCES for the last 10. When called upon, Lou didn’t hesitate to step up from mechanic to …
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Lacey Callahan is in her first months of learning the finer points of the culinary arts at Capital Region BOCES, but she is already sharing her knowledge and skills with others. In fact, the Shenendehowa student has been doing so since she was in the eighth grade. In her spare time, Callahan volunteers to teach …
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Though women constitute between 5% and 6% of the welding industry workforce, an increasing number of young women are pursuing training for the industry at the Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center. Seniors Julianne Brizzell and Trista Smi are among approximately 10 students enrolled in the program this year—a number that is …
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A veteran educator has been named the new Assistant Principal of the Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education Center – Albany Campus. Alexandrea Campbell started work the week of Nov. 2 on the campus, which is located at 925B Watervliet-Shaker Road in Albany. She has nearly two decades of experience in education, most recently …
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A trio of Capital Region BOCES Automotive Collision Technology students praised the value of a career and technical education (CTE) to the state’s top educators during a Nov. 3 gathering in the lobby of the state Education Department. Seamus McWatters, McKenzie Navarette and Serina Sylvester were joined by teacher Dylan Bastian, CTE Director Jeff Palmer …
Education and business leaders gathered on Oct. 29 to discuss how the state’s changing high school graduation standards will better prepare students for the workforce. The Career and Technical Education Technical Assistance Center of New York hosted the forum to discuss Portrait of a Graduate, New York state’s planned revision to graduation requirements. The event …
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Students from districts throughout the region gathered at Capital Region BOCES for the first session of the Fourth Annual Elevating Student Voices (ESV) program on Friday, October 17. Approximately 101 students filled BOCES’ administrative building, eager to begin exploring the issues that shape how they experience and view the world. Their conversations focused on topics …
Joined by dozens of business and education partners, Capital Region BOCES formally celebrated on Friday (Oct. 17) the opening of its newest education center. The opening of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Extension Center at 886 Watervliet-Shaker Road in Albany (Colonie) was marked by speeches and tours during a 40-minute ceremony. Manufacturing and Machining …
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Area high school students dug into their learning on Oct. 16 and built a solid foundation for their professional futures. Students in the Heavy Equipment Repair and Operation (HERO), Building Trades and Electrical Trades programs on the Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education Center – Schoharie Campus took part in training that clears the …
Better together. When teams unite around a shared purpose, the results often exceed expectations. That spirit of collaboration was on full display when Karen Nerney and Kim Smithgall from the Engagement and Development Services Grants Team partnered with Dennis Bates from Management Services to represent BOCES at the New York Conference of Mayors (NYCOM) annual …
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