BOCES Career & Technical Education (CTE)

This is a two-year course offering an overview of graphic arts fields including advertising, design, illustration, logo and symbol design, computerized graphic design, basic web page design and typography. First-year students learn design principles, advertising and marketing theories, basic computer operations and introduction to design software packages. Second-year students create independent design projects in areas of interest, including audio production, video production, digital photography and web page design. This is a 2-year program where each year, students will receive 0.5-credit Occ. English 12, 0.5-credit Occ. Math, 0.5-credit Occ. Science, and 2.5 elective credits.

Students in the Animal Science program study animal behavior, safe handling and restraint, anatomy and physiology, small animal care and management, health and disease, nomenclature and veterinary terminology. Students will also visit sites to view first-hand how animal science applies to a variety of jobs and occupations. This is a 1-year program where students will receive 1.0-credit Occ. English 12 and 1.0-credit Science and 2.0 elective credits.

The Auto Body Repair program offers students specialized training from an experienced auto body instructor. The course provides students with an overview of all facets of auto body repair. Topics range from small dent repair to custom painting, incorporating automotive welding and collision repair. This is a 2-year program where each year, students will receive 0.5-credit Occ. English 12, 0.5-credit Occ. Math, 0.5-credit Occ. Science, and 2.5 elective credits.

Students in Automotive Technology learn to diagnose, service and repair many different systems in today’s vehicles. Students also learn about computerized engine controls, emission controls, wheel alignment and how to perform New York State vehicle inspections. This program provides an excellent foundation to enter an automotive college program, the workforce or the military. Our Automotive Technology Program is accredited by the ASE Education Foundation at the Maintenance and Light Repair Level. Our instructor is an ASE-certified Master Technician and also holds the Advanced Engine Performance and Maintenance and Light Repair certifications. Our graduates have excellent employment potential due to the need for qualified automotive technicians. This is a 2-year program where each year, students will receive 0.5-credit Occ. English 12, 0.5-credit Occ. Math, 0.5-credit Occ. Science, and 2.5 elective credits.

The Conservation program emphasizes the skills and knowledge required for success in the many conservation-related careers. The course is a blend of classroom instruction and hands-on outdoor learning, with the importance of a favorable work ethic stressed. Students acquire skills in forestry, fish and wildlife management, heavy equipment operation, timber harvesting, chainsaw operation and maintenance, tree climbing, map and compass, GPS, surveying and more. In our greenhouse, students become skilled in hydroponics, aquaculture and plant propagation. This is a 2-year program where each year, students will receive 0.5-credit Occ. English 12, 0.5-credit Occ. Math, 0.5-credit Occ. Science, and 2.5 elective credits.

The Construction Trades program teaches basic skills in residential construction as students gain experience in foundation work, rough framing, roofing, siding, drywall, solar panel installation and our newly expanded modules of plumbing and masonry. Students learn how to use and maintain trade tools properly and safely and receive instruction in building codes, blueprint reading and the application of trade math. A great emphasis is placed on hands-on learning through various projects on and off-campus. This is a 2-year program where each year, students will receive 0.5-credit Occ. English 12, 0.5-credit Occ. Math, 0.5-credit Occ. Science, and 2.5 elective credits.

This program is designed to provide students with marketable skills in the field of cosmetology. Once the skills are acquired, students perform services for customers in a salon setting. With further training, experience and, upon completion of the required 1,000 hours, including a summer session and internships, students are eligible to take the NYS Appearance Enhancement license exam. This is a 2-year program where each year, students will receive 0.5-credit Occ. English 12, 0.5-credit Occ. Math, 0.5-credit Occ. Science, and 2.5 elective credits.

The two-year Criminal Justice program covers nearly all facets of public safety. The first year includes topics such as New York state penal, vehicle and traffic laws; criminal procedure law; accident investigation and reconstruction; incident command; fire fighting; criminal investigation; police patrol tactics; forensics; ballistics; cybersecurity; terrorism; firearm safety; and more. The second year introduces seniors to the popular field of forensic science. Topics include crime scene investigation; anthropology; hair, fiber, soil and blood splatter analysis; and practical, hands-on activities. This program is designed to better educate and prepare students to be successful in an increasingly technical and competitive career. This is a 2-year program where each year, students will receive 0.5-credit Occ. English 12, 0.5-credit Occ. Math, 0.5-credit Occ. Science, and 2.5 elective credits.

This program is designed for students interested in becoming commercial cooks for restaurants, hotels, hospitals or catering services. Cooking, menu planning, management skills, sanitation and safety practices and table service are covered in this program. Students receive practical experience preparing lunches, dinners and banquets for nonprofit organizations. Each student also participates in an internship at a local restaurant or college dining facility. This is a 2-year program where each year, students will receive 0.5-credit Occ. English 12, 0.5-credit Occ. Math, 0.5-credit Occ. Science, and 2.5 elective credits.

First-year Early Childhood Education students operate a laboratory nursery school under the direction of the program’s teacher. The on-site nursery school gives students practical experience working with three- and four-year-old children. Second-year students gain practical experience working in two 10-week internships at a local kindergarten classroom, day-care center or special education program. This is a 2-year program where each year, students will receive 0.5-credit Occ. English 12, 0.5-credit Occ. Math, 0.5-credit Occ. Science, and 2.5 elective credits.

Electricians install, maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems and equipment in homes, offices, institutions and industrial plants. Students learn residential, light commercial and industrial wiring through a variety of hands-on activities and projects. During the second year of the program, students will also receive instruction in solar photovoltaics using state-of-the-art equipment. This is a 2-year program where each year, students will receive 0.5-credit Occ. English 12, 0.5-credit Occ. Math, 0.5-credit Occ. Science, and 2.5 elective credits.

This two-year course teaches computer repair and basic networking fundamentals during the first year. This includes hardware and software installation, PC hardware devices and end-user support, problem-solving, troubleshooting, telecommunications protocols and network support. Second-year students will learn advanced networking technologies and gain exposure to the field of information system security including issues faced by homes and businesses, the types of damage they may cause and prudent security measures to counteract them. Students will learn basic terminology involved in cyber security, describe various threats and identify potential security technologies to combat these threats. With today’s emerging technologies, all types of businesses and industries face information system security issues, making knowledge of computer security a high-demand area. With further training and experience, students completing this program have the opportunity to take certification exams in A+, N+ and Security+, thereby greatly increasing their employment potential. This is a 2-year program where each year, students will receive 0.5-credit Occ. English 12, 0.5-credit Occ. Math, 0.5-credit Occ. Science, and 2.5 elective credits.

The Food Service program allows students to receive basic instruction in the food service industry through select course offerings. Students learn theory and receive practical experience in quantity preparation for large groups and short-order cooking. Students earn 4.0 elective credits.

Health Careers Exploration is a 1-year program. Students will explore the various health related careers to give students a better idea of career opportunities. Students will receive 1.0-credit Occ. English 12 and 1.0-credit Math and 2.0 elective credits.

Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) is an integrated high school and college curriculum focusing on science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM), while also providing workplace skills including leadership, communication and problem-solving. This program will enroll freshmen students in a flexible (four, five, or six-year) program combining academic rigor and career focus with graduates earning a high school diploma and an accredited associate’s degree. Students will experience internships with P-TECH business and industry partners and, upon graduation, will be regarded as viable candidates for employment with these partnering agencies. Enrollment for this program will be conducted through an application process as detailed in the P-TECH grant guidelines. Students can only enter this program in 9th grade.

MiTech (Modules of Integrated Technologies) 9 is a career exploration and skills development program for 9th grade students with academic needs who are preparing to enter traditional career and technical education programs. Students will engage in real life tasks allowing them to apply knowledge and information, accrue work-based learning hours, develop skills in craftsmanship, build self-esteem, and develop good work habits and work ethic. Program modules may include auto body repair, automotive technology, carpentry, culinary, horticulture, small engine repair and welding. Students will also have the opportunity to visit additional CTE courses to help them identify other courses of potential interest. Students will receive English 9, Pre-Algebra, and DDP credit, and one CTE credit.

MiTech (Modules of Integrated Technologies) 10 is a career exploration and skills development program for 10th grade students with academic needs who are preparing to enter traditional career and technical education programs. Students will engage in real life tasks allowing them to apply knowledge and information, accrue work-based learning hours, develop skills in craftsmanship, build self-esteem, and develop good work habits and work ethic. Program modules may include auto body repair, automotive technology, carpentry, culinary, horticulture, small engine repair and welding. Students will also have the opportunity to visit additional CTE courses to help them identify other courses of potential interest. Students will receive English 10 and algebra credit, and two career and technical education credits.

Multi-Occupations is a program offering career exploration and skills development to encourage and challenge students to discover their abilities and interests. Hands-on tasks in several occupational clusters provide real work opportunities that may include shadowing and internship experiences. Classroom instruction stresses the importance of basic academic skills. Clusters focus on employability, independent living, social and safety skills to participate within the home and community. Students earn 4.0 elective credits.

This one-year course teaches students basic skills in the area of personal needs and develops the specialized skills required for patient comfort. After learning applied theory in the classroom, students practice nursing skills in the clinical laboratory in actual roleplaying situations. Students then transfer their knowledge to the work environment, where they spend six weeks (100 clinical hours) gaining valuable experience. Once students complete the class, they are eligible to take the written and performance tests offered by New York State Department of Health to become a Certified Nurse Assistant.. This is a 1-year program where students will receive 1.0-credit Occ. English 12 and 1.0-credit Science and 2.0 elective credits. If Health does not fit into a student's schedule they can also receive 0.5-credit Health and only 1.5 elective credits.

In the Outdoor Power/Recreational Equipment Technology program, students learn to repair, rebuild and tune-up several basic types of engines. These engines can be found on equipment such as snow blowers, lawnmowers, rototillers, farm tractors, construction equipment, motorcycles, jet skis and snowmobiles. Students also learn metal skills, including electric arc, MIG and oxyacetylene welding. This is a 2-year program where each year, students will receive 0.5-credit Occ. English 12, 0.5-credit Occ. Math, 0.5-credit Occ. Science, and 2.5 elective credits.

Welding students learn to construct and repair equipment, machinery, parts and piping by fusing metal parts together. Students follow layouts, blueprints, work orders and verbal directions using oxyacetylene, MIG, TIG or arc welding apparatus. When prepared, students can take a test required for specific welding certifications. This is a 2-year program where each year, students will receive 0.5-credit Occ. English 12, 0.5-credit Occ. Math, 0.5-credit Occ. Science, and 2.5 elective credits.