An executive with Adirondack Cabling and Security recruited students at the Career and Technical Education Center – Albany Campus on Jan. 23, looking to solve a workforce problem that is increasing as personal security issues become a national concern.
Chuck Crouch, Sales Manager Adirondack Cabling, met with students in the Network Technology and Electrical Trades programs, talking about his company and the growing demand for skilled workers.
“The security sector is booming. Door access cameras and security cameras are in demand. We are always hiring,” said Crouch.
Located on the Albany Career & Technical Education Center campus, the two-year Network Technology program helps area students develop a unique understanding of today’s ever-growing field of network connectivity and emerging technologies. Through lectures, course work and hands-on activities, students have the opportunity to explore this exciting field and gain the technical knowledge and professionalism needed to prepare them for an after high school career or post-secondary study.
Meanwhile, the Electrical Trades program—located on the Albany and Schoharie Career & Technical Education Center campuses—teaches students the fundamental skills in electrical theory through classroom instruction and hands-on shop lessons. Through this training they can become successful residential, commercial, and industrial wiring professionals.
“BOCES gives you a good head start. Keep listening and learning and there will always be a job for you,” Crouch told students. “It’s hard teaching someone right off the street. I would rather hire someone with a base knowledge like you are learning.”
Recruitment for the 2024-25 school year is underway. For more about BOCES programs, visit https://www.capitalregionboces.org/career-technical-education/courses-programs/.