Pat Bennett, a senior from Saugerties High School who attends the Career & Technical Center, recently applied the knowledge and skills learned in his Ulster BOCES Welding & Metal Fabrication program to a real-life scenario.
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Through a project that connected Black History Month to their Career & Technical Center (CTC) curriculum, young professionals curated a display of African American chefs spotlighting their contributions to our national cuisine.
The Ulster BOCES Career & Technical Center’s Phoenix Academy has become a hub for fostering empathy, a quality not commonly associated with activities like 3D printing or designing signage.
Recently, the whiteboard greeting of "Hola! Bienvenidos!" seen when entering special education teacher Ainsley Williams' classroom set the tone for a Taco Food Truck project at the Center for Innovative Teaching & Learning (CITL) at Mt. Marion.
Young professionals from the Ulster BOCES Career & Technical Center beamed with pride as they took the stage to accept medals they earned in timed trade, leadership, and community service contests during the 2024 SkillsUSA Regional Competition
Twenty-one young professionals with different abilities have been making the Ulster BOCES Career & Technical Center’s (CTC) campus in Port Ewen warmer and sweeter this year, one cup of coffee and one cookie at a time.
Ulster BOCES means different things to different people. For Nick Keglovitz, it meant learning how to become a modern-day machinist, capable of transforming raw metal into a successful career.
Close to 1,200 students attend Ulster BOCES Career & Technical Center (CTC) from schools across the county, including Ian Vickery, a junior at Saugerties High School (SHS). Ian is a young professional in the CTC Robotics and Advanced Manufacturing program, and was recently involved in a Science Olympiad Club competition through SHS.
Ulster BOCES means different things to different people. For Evan Ricci of the Kingston City School District, a high school senior who is in his second year of the Ulster BOCES Automotive Collision Technology program, it meant adding new skills, techniques, and resources to his “toolbox.”
Ulster BOCES is thrilled to announce that it has been honored with the prestigious Deeper Learning Designation from Deeper Learning Global (DLg). This recognition affirms the Ulster BOCES commitment to fostering innovative and transformative learning experiences for educators in the region.
Ulster BOCES means different things to different people. According to automotive technician Leonard “Lenny” Joyce, Ulster BOCES paved the road to his future in the automotive technology industry.
Ulster BOCES secured a $400,000 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Justice aimed at helping Ulster County school districts mitigate the threat of school violence through a Behavior Threat Assessment (BTA) program—an innovative prevention and intervention initiative.
Willem Weston, a senior at New Paltz High School who is enrolled in the Career & Technical Center’s Animal Science program, has been elected as the New York State (NYS) SkillsUSA Area IV vice president.
Ulster BOCES means different things to different people. For Johnny Farris, the hands-on training he received at the Ulster BOCES Career & Technical Center’s Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) program helped him land an excellent full-time position at Woodland Pond.
Ulster BOCES has been awarded a $269,595 grant from the New York State Department of Labor to assist nine teaching assistants who are already working in Ulster County school districts in gaining the education and experience needed to become licensed teachers.
During its September 27th meeting, the Board of Education took a break from their usual business to celebrate 23 of our amazing instructional staff members who officially earned their tenure in the months of June, July, and August.
Ulster BOCES means different things to different people. According to United States Army Warrant Officer Daniel Pavlak, Ulster BOCES was the foundation under his wings.
Two Ulster BOCES professionals will be honored by the Mid-Hudson School Study Council for their remarkable contributions to education. Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds Victor DeStefano will receive the award for Excellence in Administration, and the Award for Excellence for Support Staff will be presented to Administrative Secretary Sharon Schofield.
Local school administrators, regional law enforcement, and fire department personnel who work directly with New York State schools, recently met for a multi-day training event on Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools.
The very essence of the mission of the Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services, or BOCES, is its role as collaborator and facilitator.