Whether you’re interested in launching a new career, learning English as a new language or earning your high school diploma, the Adult Education program at the Capital Region Career and Technical School is here to meet your needs.
Launch a New Career
Health Careers
All health-related career programs for adult students are held at Career & Tech’s Albany Campus, 925-B Watervliet-Shaker Road, Albany. For more information or to register call 518-862-4709 or email healthcareers@neric.org.
- Adult Practical Nursing (Become a Licensed Practical Nurse – LPN)
- Personal Care Aide/Home Health Aide/Nurse Assistant
- Sterile Processing Technician
Other Opportunities
- Adults can enroll in ANY of the nearly 40 courses offered by the Career and Technical School, as space is available. For more information or to register, call 518-862-4707 or email jasmine.dixon@neric.org.
- Electrical Trades
- Computer and Technology-Related Courses
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) Training & Certification
- Offshore Wind Career Pathway Program
- Welding and Metal Fabrication
Course Rates
2024-25 Rate
HVAC/R – $6,500
Welding – $7,000
Electrical (Residential/Commercial) – $2,500 (each)
Daytime HS Course (entering as an adult)
101 $6,908
102 $7,900
Financial Aid
Please take note that while there may be some financial aid available for certain individuals for adult programs at Capital Region BOCES; none of the courses or programs are covered under The Excelsior Scholarship/Program free college tuition program.