Explore a career before entering college, technical school or the workforce.

Spend a half-day or more gaining hands-on, real-world experience.

Take the fast track to a satisfying career.

Get a head start by earning college credits while still in high school.

“I had a wonderful first year at Capital Region BOCES. My classmates were amazing. My teacher was amazing. I learned a lot.”

William Teall

Digital Media Design senior

"At BOCES, I learned a lot and developed skills that I might not have had going into a workplace, such as how to apply for and get jobs, budgeting, talking effectively with others, and all stuff that you need for life."

Darren Bouck

Heavy Equipment Operation, Maintenance & Repair program class of 2024 

“Capital Region BOCES saved me from myself. I had no idea when I was 16 that choosing BOCES was the best decision I would make in my life.”

Dana Stewart

2012 Cosmetology program graduate and owner of Catacombs Beauty

“I had a wonderful first year at Capital Region BOCES. My classmates were amazing. My teacher was amazing. I learned a lot.”

Tyron Tucker

Welding and Metal Fabrication senior 

“I like that this is out of my comfort zone and I wanted to get into a medical field, so this is a good option.”

Lily Anne Trano

Sterile Processing student