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Whether operating a backhoe, caring for a patient or designing a logo, knowing the correct way to do something and having professional certification to vouch for that knowledge is crucial to personal and professional success. Nearly all the 28 Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education programs provide students with professional certifications, many of which …
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Nearly two dozen businesses, unions and governmental agencies took part in a Careers in Construction Month celebration on Oct. 25 at the Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education Center – Albany Campus, recruiting the next generation of skilled workers. Students met potential employers, took part in demonstrations and learned about the various careers that …
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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 …
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. …
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