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Guilderland teen’s future takes flight after business partner presentation

One could argue that Kai Smith’s career aspirations soared once he heard a presentation at Capital Region BOCES by business partner Piedmont Airlines. The once-aspiring auto mechanic is now working toward the goal of pursuing a career in aviation mechanics, an idea that had never crossed his mind prior to the early-2022 presentation. “I heard …

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Paul Mitchell expert shares her colorful expertise with Cosmetology students

Paul Mitchell educator Maureen Munoz donated her time and shared her expertise on Tuesday with students in the Cosmetology program on our Career & Technical Education –  Schoharie Campus. Munoz, who works locally in the Innovations Salon in Albany, taught students the art of balayage, a hair coloring/painting technique, said teacher Nancy Schmidt. Paul Mitchell …

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High school students see a bright future with New Visions Health Careers program

Forty-six high school juniors from more than a dozen area school districts attended an information session recently on the  New Visions: Health Careers program. The students are interested in attending during the 2023-24 school year the honors-level New Visions program that prepares high school seniors for more than two-dozen health care careers and immerses them …

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Principal Pleat returns to the classroom, learns with students

Principal Shelette Pleat took to the Automotive Trades and Welding & Metal Fabrication classrooms of the Career & Technical Education Center – Albany Campus. However, she wasn’t popping in to speak to students or observe teachers; rather the principal became a student, shadowing the young learners in both programs. “It’s important to get out into …

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Students Make “Sweet” Memories Together

The holiday season got a whole lot sweeter when learners from our Maywood Academy joined the students from the Culinary classroom of Chef Erica Weakley at our Career & Technical Education Center – Albany campus for some festive holiday cookie decorating. New Maywood and Career & Technical Education facilities opened on our Albany campus at …

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CanCode Communities boost student learning at Capital Region BOCES

Several students in the Game Design and Implementation program are learning the fine art of project management from an area technology executive. In an era when employers nationwide say they can’t find workers with time management, communication and leadership skills, CanCode Communities CEO Annmarie Lanesey and her staff of experts are sharing their knowledge of …

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Work Based Learning Expands Learners Skills, Connections

In our long-running Work-Based Learning (WBL) program, young adults aged 18- to 21 meet daily for classroom-based learning related to a work-based curriculum to explore a variety of jobs and practice the skills needed to be successful with them. The program’s teachers work carefully to match students with work-based learning opportunities in the community that …

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“Walk-In Wednesday” Employment Events

Interested in making a positive impact on children and gaining invaluable classroom experience? Join us for an upcoming “Walk-In Wednesday” employment event and learn about becoming a teaching assistant on our educational team. We offer meaningful careers and a benefit package that includes:   a 10-month schedule, based on the school calendar with optional summer work …

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Capital Region School Districts Elevate Student Voices

The energy in the room was sky-high as nearly 40 students from 12 component districts joined together to train as lead facilitators for the new Elevating Student Voices initiative being piloted by Capital Region BOCES this year. The Elevating Student Voices program will offer opportunities for young people from across the Capital Region to engage …

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