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Ulster BOCES means different things to different people. For Cole Navara, it was a place where he was able to gain valuable knowledge, skills, and experience to prepare him to be a service technician in his family’s HVAC business.
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.
98+%
of our Grade 12 Career & Technical students graduated with a high school diploma or equivalent in the 2019-2020 year.
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articulation agreements with post secondary institutions were in effect as of October 2019, allowing students to earn college credits while still in high school.
1,191
devices were purchased for Ulster BOCES & component school districts to support instruction in 2019-2020, along with an additional 2,721 to support reopening.
825
college credits were earned by the young scholars who attend the Hudson Valley Pathways Academy in the PTECH program during the 2019-2020 school year.
459
adult learners worked to improve their chances of success by pursuing their High School Equivalency Diploma through adult education programs during the 2019-2020 year.
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educators took part in the more than 614 professional development workshops that were presented by Instructional Services experts in the 2019-2020 school year.
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local businesses served as partners on our CTE advisory council in 2019-2020, providing valuable input into the curriculum offered to students.
1,200
facemasks and other PPE were donated to healthcare facilities in the 2019-2020 school year.
News & Announcements
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Students in the Ulster BOCES Advanced Robotics & Manufacturing and Pre-University/New Visions Advanced Robotics & Engineering programs are building up their professional foundation by becoming certified CNC machine operators.
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Students in the Ulster BOCES HVAC program recently completed their WARDFLEX training at the Career & Technical Center in a novel way.
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It’s beginning to feel a lot like the holidays in the Culinary Arts kitchen at the Ulster BOCES Career & Technical Center!
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With so many people facing food insecurity this holiday season, it’s important to give thanks for what we have and to share with those who may be struggling
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This Thanksgiving, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and advisory guidelines urging families to limit the size of gatherings, many may find themselves tasked with cooking a turkey and all its fixings for the first time. Some may feel overwhelmed, or may not fully understand the safety precautions associated with preparing a turkey.
Spotlights
Ulster BOCES Staff Manufacture and Donate PPE
Personal protection equipment is being donated to healthcare and essential workers on the front lines of the battle against COVID-19.
Proud graduate of the Ulster BOCES Criminal Justice program
Police officer Gary Wells attributes his success and love of his career to the Ulster BOCES Criminal Justice program.
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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