Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical School (CTE)

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Our Campuses

Career and Technical Education

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What Programs Do �We Offer?

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Schoharie Campus

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• Automotive Trades Technology
• Building Trades
• Cosmetology
• Criminal Justice
• Culinary Arts and Hospitality Technology
• Early Childhood Education
• Electrical Trades
• Heavy Equipment Repair and�Operation
• Two Year Sequence of Health Careers:HHA/CNA
• Welding & Metal Fabrication

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Albany Campus�

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• Auto Body Collision Repair & �Auto Body Refinishing
• Automotive Services
• Auto Trades Technology
• AYES Automotive Technician
• Building Trades
• Carpentry Services
• Cosmetology
• Criminal Justice

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Albany Campus

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• Culinary Arts & Hospitality Tech
• Diesel Tech 
• Digital Media Design
• Early Childhood Education
• Electrical Trades
• Entertainment Tech
• Game Design & Implementation
• Global Fashion Studies
• HVAC/R

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Albany Campus

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• Manufacturing & Machining Technology
• Network Technology
• New Visions: Health Careers
• Pet Tech
• Plumbing Technology
• Retail & Office Services
• Sterile Processing Technician
• Two-Year Sequence of Health Careers
• Welding and Metal Fabrication

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CTE Extension Center

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• Building Trades
• Cosmetology
• Digital Media Design
• Electrical Trades
• Heavy Equipment Repair and Operation
• Manufacturing & Machining Technology
• New Visions:Emerging Technologies
• Plumbing

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Why Participate in Career and Technical Education?

• Introduction to career opportunities in different trades
• Obtain technical & career-related skills
• Opportunities to earn college credits
• Valuable workplace certifications
• Average high school graduation rate of 95% for students concentrating in Career and Tech programs compared to 75% nationally

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How does CTE help students graduate?

• Four credits awarded
• Elective credits in areas of study and integrated academic credits in math, science, and English 12.�
• Students who take courses in their �areas of interest are more likely to �stay in school and graduate.

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What Do We Mean by “Transferable Skills?”

Skills that can be transferred between jobs, departments and industries. These skills demonstrate that you can adapt to new demands.

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Skills Learned:

• Organization
• Communication
• Leadership
• Technical
• Team work

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What Do We Mean by Employability Skills?

Skills required for students to be successful in a work or college setting:

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• Responsibility
• Work Ethic/Professionalism
• Interpersonal Skills
• Teamwork
• Flexibility
• Response to Supervision
• Problem Solving
• Time Management

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How does a Career and Tech education prepare students for college and career?

• Field trips to post-secondary institutions �and businesses
• Rigorous programs that prepare students �for college coursework
• Challenges student to step outside their comfort zone
• Increased self awareness

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How does a Career and Tech Education Create Career Opportunities?

• Approximately 450 hours of class time per instructional year:
• Attend program for 2.5 hours each day
• Attend work-based learning opportunities in your field of interest
• Use of State-of-the art equipment
• Integrated academics show how math, ELA and science are related to your field of study

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Next Steps:

• Visit the program of your choice by contacting your school counselor.

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• Visit the CTE Visit page for more information.

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• Continue to complete all required work in your classes

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• Attend school each day

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Thank you for considering Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical School as an option for your future.

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Contact Information:

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Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical Education

Albany Campus

925B Watervliet-Shaker Rd

Albany, NY 12205

(518) 862-4823

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Schoharie Campus CTE Extension Center

174 State Route 30A 886 Watervliet Shaker Road

Schoharie, NY 12157 Albany, NY 12205

(518) 295-3000

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