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Young professionals from around our region who are enrolled in the Ulster BOCES Career Pathways program were honored during a special ceremony highlighting their accomplishments on June 2 at Ulster BOCES Career Academies at iPark 87.
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.
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young professionals enrolled in CTE programs were engaged in internships last year; including 82 paid placements with interns collectively earning more than $18K
a week.
675
college credits were earned by high school students through articulation agreements with 38 colleges/universities.
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local businesses served as partners on our advisory councils and committees, providing valuable input into the curriculum offered to students.
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adult learners worked to improve their chances of success by pursuing their High School Equivalency Diploma through adult education programs.
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cooperative bids were prepared to allow districts to jointly purchase supplies and services and benefit from economies of scale.
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professional development workshops to assist educators, administrators, and school support staff were presented by experts from Educator Edge and the MHRIC.
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K-12 students facing an acute mental health crisis or significant life event were supported through the Center for Innovative Teaching & Learning Center's Therapeutic Transition Program (TTP) or Long-Term TTP program.
48,678
meals were prepared through our food service management program.
News & Announcements
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Ulster County’s best and brightest students were recognized for their academic achievements and contributions to the school community on June 4 during the annual Ulster County Scholastic Achievement Breakfast, held at Wiltwyck Golf Course in Kingston.
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Zane McCormick-Blaine, a student in the CISCO and Cybersecurity program at Ulster BOCES Career Academies at iPark 87, representing Rondout Valley High School, has been selected as one of only two 2026 recipients of the Thomas Olivo Leadership Award for ACTEA Zone 4.
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Graduates of the Adult Education Literacy Program came together to celebrate obtaining their General Educational Development (GED) diploma or completing their English as a Second Language (ESL) classes through the Ulster BOCES Adult Career Education Center at a moving end-of-year completion ceremony on Tuesday, May 19, at the Career Academies at iPark 87 in Kingston. A total of 22 students from across the Hudson Valley were recognized for completing the rigorous program.
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Ulster BOCES Career Pathways Programs celebrated 581 young professionals during its Class of 2026 Completion Celebration held May 28 at the Ulster Performing Arts Center (UPAC) in Kingston.
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On Friday, May 8, the entire Ulster BOCES community gathered at the Career Academies at iPark 87 for a special Superintendent’s Conference Day centered on reflection, connection, and the future of learning.
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