The Career & Technical Center’s Aviation program placed Stephen Sawyer, on an unexpected career path—as a New York State (NYS) Trooper assigned to the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Detail.
Why Ulster BOCES?
Ulster BOCES provides educational leadership and support, along with more than 200 innovative and cost-effective programs and services, to help the eight public school districts in Ulster County meet their academic, administrative, and operational goals. Our programs benefit students, educators, employers, and taxpayers throughout Ulster County.
96%
of our Grade 12 Career & Technical students graduated with a high school diploma or equivalent in the 2016-2017 year.
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articulation agreements with post secondary institutions were in effect as of October 2017, allowing students to earn college credits while still in high school.
592
adult students participated in workforce development and/or career training programs in the 2016-2017 year.
142
Ulster County students with special needs were served by our Special Education programs in the 2016-2017 school year.
696
adult learners worked to improve their chances of success by pursuing their High School Equivalency Diploma through adult education programs during the 2016-2017 year.
3,412
educators took part in the more than 294 professional development workshops that were presented by Instructional Services experts in the 2016-2017 school year.
244
environmental hygiene investigations were completed by our Risk Management experts for county school districts during the 2016-2017 school year.
$1.13M
of estimated savings were realized by Ulster County school districts through their participation in the Cooperative Purchasing service in 2016-2017 school year.
News & Announcements
Students in the Ulster BOCES Motorcycle/Outdoor Power/Turf Management program are building up their professional foundation by becoming certified forklift operators.
Onteora student Spencer Estes has been named the valedictorian of the Ulster BOCES Career & Technical Center’s Class of 2019 and this year's salutatorian is Highland student Christian DiPrima.
Seventy-three Ulster BOCES students were recognized for academic achievement, commitment, and exemplifying exceptional qualities such as honesty, leadership, responsibility, and good character when they were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society on May 9.
In March, more than 500 students from throughout Ulster County visited the Ulster BOCES Career & Technical Center in Port Ewen for an up-close look at the hands-on career education available to them as juniors and seniors.
Ulster BOCES helped Annmarie Marchiondo launch the exciting second career she had always wanted.
Spotlights
Ulster BOCES Grad Becomes Essential Part of Hospital Surgical Team
Inspired by her mother, a registered nurse, Paige Zorij is now part of a cardiothoracic team that performs two to three open-heart surgeries a day.
Aviation Grad Lands Dream Job as Airline Captain
Aviation grad Katja Jourdan lands her dream job as a captain for Trans States Airlines.
CTE Graduate Finds her Niche in Healthcare
Chelsea Tucker pursues her career dreams in healthcare while serving her country.
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Ulster BOCES Grad Finds Career Success
Thomas Lamendola turned his aptitude for mechanics into a profitable livelihood.
Former Student Turns Passion into Career
Emily Laubach's time at Ulster BOCES put her on the fast track to becoming a young entrepreneur.
Couple Finds Path to Success in Auto Industry
Molly Sue Morningstar and Kyle Tokle have rewarding positions in the automotive industry.
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