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Culinary grad hopes her pastry business is a cut above thanks to BOCES training

A class of 2021 graduate of Capital Region BOCES is hoping her passion for baking combined with the skills she learned in the Career & Technical Education Center will provide her with the recipe for business success. Culinary Arts & Hospitality Tech graduate Natalie Vogel recently opened Short&Sweet, a pastry business based in her Guilderland …

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140 adults pursue an education and career in nursing through Capital Region BOCES

One hundred and forty adults are looking to change their careers or bolster their employability this fall through the Capital Region BOCES Adult Practical Nursing program. The adult full-time students 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 …

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Capital Region BOCES Women in the Trades initiative recognized as NYSSBA Champion of Change

An initiative by Capital Region BOCES to draw more women into the skilled trades was recognized Monday by the New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA). NYSSBA presented a Champions of Change award to BOCES leaders and educators during the monthly BOCES meeting. The award was presented by NYSSBA representative and Capital Region BOCES Board of …

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Introducing ParentSquare for increased school-to-home communications

The following message was sent to parents/guardians on Thursday, Sept. 14. We’re excited to announce a significant change in our communication systems at Capital Region BOCES schools. Beginning this school year, we’re shifting from using Blackboard for non-emergency communication to ParentSquare, a comprehensive platform designed to improve communication between the school and home. Some of …

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Capital Region BOCES construction programs to be updated to provide increased knowledge, skills

SCHOHARIE — A pair of Capital Region BOCES programs are being restructured this school year to better meet the needs of employers and students alike. The Residential Construction/Heavy Equipment and the Commercial Construction/Heavy Equipment programs are now known as Building Trades and Heavy Equipment Operation, Maintenance & Repair. Both programs are located on the Career …

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Capital Region BOCES named 2023 Nonprofit of the Year by Albany Business Review

Capital Region BOCES has been named the 2023 Nonprofit of the Year by the Albany Business Review as part of their annual Achievers program. Achievers is the Albany Business Review’s signature annual award that pays tribute to the region’s top executives, companies, and organizations.  The Albany Business Review chose to honor Capital Region BOCES for …

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100 percent of adults who took recent Capital Region BOCES healthcare program earn New York state certifications

ALBANY — One hundred percent of adults who completed the recent Personal Care Aide/Home Health Aide/Nurse Assistant program passed the certification exams, BOCES officials announced this week. The students, who hailed from communities ranging from East Greenbush to Schoharie, Schenectady to Cohoes and Amsterdam, passed certifications to become New York State Personal Care Aides, Home …

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Governor Hochul signs two key education bills at Tech Valley High School

Lauren J. Gemmill welcomes Governor Hochul to TVHS On Sept. 7, Governor Kathy Hochul signed two significant bills into law at Tech Valley High School, using the school’s innovative model as an illustration of the benefits of Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Accompanied by an esteemed group of educators, officials, and students, Governor Hochul’s visit to …

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Students to embark on mission to learn skills for in-demand careers at CTE Center 

More than 1,300 students from at least two-dozen school districts will enter the world of welding, automotive repair, video game design, nursing, restaurant management and early childhood education—to name just a few careers—as they return to school on Thursday, Sept. 7 at the Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical Education Center. With 1,334 students enrolled …

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