Two dozen high school students hope to be flush with knowledge of the plumbing industry courtesy of the experts from UA Local 7, Plumbers and Steamfitters union. Building Trades students on the Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical Education Center – Schoharie Campus learned during the week of Oct. 28 the basics of plumbing, including …
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 …
Students ranging from future chefs to future video game designers, automotive technicians and nurses will lead the Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education Center – Albany campus SkillsUSA chapter for the 2024-25 school year. The officers were sworn in on Oct. 15 during a tradition-rich ceremony in front of parents and friends. SkillsUSA officers, …
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A coalition of dignitaries, educators and students celebrated on Tuesday, Oct. 8 the completion of a year-long project that brought a new program and renovated labs and classrooms to the Career & Technical Education Center – Schoharie Campus. During a ceremony in front of the Welding and Metal Fabrication lab, more than 100 people celebrated …
Aspiring educators are giving high marks to the creation of a Capital Region BOCES Early Childhood Education classroom right in an area elementary school. Located in Schoharie Elementary School, the Career and Technical Education Center program prepares high school juniors and seniors for careers in education and childcare. “It’s nice because I am learning in …
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Approximately 500 Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical Education Center students—nearly one-half of the student body—put a charge in their learning Friday at the National Grid Schenectady headquarters. Students visited more than a dozen stations where National Grid workers showcased their skills and guided them through exercises ranging from handling live wires to operating heavy …
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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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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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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 …
A recent graduate of Capital Region BOCES recently proved he has the barbering skills to be among the best in the nation. Jacob Alaimo, a 2024 graduate of the Career and Technical Education Center Cosmetology program, earned a bronze medal at the national SkillsUSA competition that concluded on June 28. “I am very proud of …
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