Big Buddy/Little Buddy program fosters connection & leadership

Inclusion, connection and leadership are words that come to mind when describing the Big Buddy/Little Buddy program at Airline Drive Academy. Created to enhance school spirit, the Big Buddy/Little Buddy program pairs younger students with older students as mentors. The result: improved communication skills, positive self-image and stronger bonds. “What made me want to be …

More than 130 adults pursue an education, career in nursing

More than 130 adults are looking to change their careers or bolster their employability this fall through the Capital Region BOCES Adult Practical Nursing program. The adults 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 …

CTE students earn college credits while preparing for life

A Career and Technical Education is known for preparing students for success in their industries of choice, but how many people know that CTE can give students an advantage in college, even reducing the number of semesters they need to earn a degree? Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical School has a lengthy list of …

Alisha Williams honored with 2024 Extra Mile Award

Alisha Williams, a Transportation Assistant, has received our 2024 Extra Mile Award. This award recognizes staff who go the Extra Mile by making a significant positive contribution to the Capital Region BOCES community and who exemplify all of our guiding commitments throughout their work. Recipients are nominated and awards are given out annually at our …

Virginia Bond named Tech in Education Community Leader

Virginia Bond, a training specialist with the Northeastern Regional Information Center, has been honored as a 2024-25 Community Leader by the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) and the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). In addition, she also recently completed the Google for Education Certified Innovator Program. These achievements are a huge …

Quarterly Commitment Report Archive

Our quarterly reports offer an at-a-glance look at work underway through the lens of our Commitments of Service, Value, Excellence, Improvement and Leadership. We share these reports internally, as well as eternally with our stakeholders and partners. 2023-24 Quarterly Commitment Reports October 2023 Quarterly Commitment Report January 2024 Quarterly Commitment Report April 2024 Quarterly Commitment …

June 2024 Quarterly Commitment Report

Our quarterly reports offer an at-a-glance look at work underway through the lens of our Commitments of Service, Value, Excellence, Improvement and Leadership. We share these reports internally, as well as eternally with our stakeholders and partners. View an archive of our 2023-23 Quarterly Commitment Reports. June 2024 Service Five annual career fairs connect high …

High school students gain work experience in more than 100 area businesses

Gaining workplace experience is valuable for any student but gaining experience in a workplace you hope to build a career in can be absolutely game-changing. For students attending the Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education Center, work-based learning is a pivotal part of their education journey and an experience that has launched countless careers. …

New school year will bring upgrades to Schoharie Career and Technical Education Center

A renovated Career and Technical Education Center – Schoharie Campus will greet students during the 2024-25 school year, with technology and safety upgrades enhancing the learning experience for more than 200 students. Starting in September, students will be able to take the Welding and Metal Fabrication program on the Schoharie Campus with the new classroom …

Adult electrical, HVAC courses offered this fall

Capital Region BOCES is offering two courses this fall for adult students interested in reimagining their futures with careers in the electrical trades, heating and cooling or welding industries. BOCES will offer a Residential Electrical course and a Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) course at its Career and Technical Education Center – Albany …

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