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Beth VanVelsor receives September 2026 Commitment Award

Beth VanVelsor, a Graphic Artist with Engagement & Development Services, has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to website development and her commitment to innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. Through her work with the Web Services team, Beth has transformed the website development process, helping the team deliver faster, more cost-effective solutions while enhancing the …

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Area high school students learn leadership skills through BOCES, SkillsUSA organization

 Several area high school students took part in a statewide leadership conference recently held at The Desmond Hotel – Crown Plaza. The students—all enrolled in the Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education Center—took part in the SkillsUSA Fall Leadership conference during which they honed their leadership, communication and professional skills, said Debra Toy, SkillsUSA …

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Learning takes HVAC/R students to a ‘cool’ place in an effort to heat up their futures

Career and Technical Education (CTE)  students had a busy month of October as Capital Region BOCES marked Careers in Construction Month with a series of activities, trips and guest educators who detailed the “ins” and “outs” of the construction industry. The month was jam-packed with presentations by area businesses, a Trench Safety Day that involved …

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From pumpkin decorating to parades, BOCES students get creative for Halloween

It was a spook-tacular Halloween season for students attending Capital Region BOCES Special Education programs. From pumpkin decorating collaborations to sensory walks and trick-or-treating, staff at the programs organized a variety of sensory-rich activities that build confidence and school camaraderie.  Students at Airline Drive Academy gathered in their school gym for a Halloween parade, pumpkin …

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Ghoulish fun—and learning—at CTE shows cosmetology students are a ‘cut above’ the rest

Perhaps they all won’t land jobs on Broadway or in Hollywood, but Cosmetology students at the Career & Technical Education Center do learn how to turn the human body into an artistic—albeit ghoulish—venture by the time they graduate. Through classroom instruction and guest lectures, students in the two-year program learn the art of theatrical makeup …

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Students build a solid foundation of masonry knowledge thanks to BOCES partnerships

Building Trades and Heavy Equipment Repair and Operation (HERO) program students are expanding their knowledge of the skilled trades this week through a one-week immersion into the art of masonry. Thanks to a partnership between Capital Region BOCES, the Upstate Masonry Institute (UMI) and the Bricklayer & Allied Craftworkers (BAC) Local 2, students at the Career …

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Keeping Work Zones Safe: Health, Safety, Risk Team Delivers Flagger Certification Course

On Oct. 20 and 21, Management Services’ Health, Safety, Risk team held a Flagger Training to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to safely direct traffic, respond to hazards on the job and reduce risks in active work zones. The four-hour session drew 22 employees from municipalities across the region, including the City …

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School Librarians explore Portrait of a Graduate at Communication Coordinators meeting

Librarians from across the region gathered at Capital Region BOCES on Oct. 21 for their first Communication Coordinators meetings of the year.   The meeting began with an icebreaker followed by a special introduction to the Library Services team and their newest member,  Librarian Leah Silecchia. The agenda also included School Library Systems (SLS) updates, a …

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CTE event allows students to lay a solid foundation for their construction industry futures

 In one area, a 16-year-old laid bricks under the watchful eye of a mason and in another area a 15-year-old was operating a backhoe with the tutelage of an Equipment operator. In yet another area on Oct. 23, a high school senior was shaking hands and lining up a potential career as a construction …

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Area dealership makes donation to Automotive Trades program

An Albany-area car dealership is helping Capital Region BOCES stay in the fast lane when it comes to preparing the future mechanics and auto repair experts. Capitaland Motors Subaru & GMC donated this week 2 CVT transmissions and 2, 2.5 liter short blocks for students to train on. “The transmissions are new technology compared to …

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