the tech valley course guide

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the tech valley course guide
CAPITAL REGION
CAREER & TECHNICAL SCHOOL
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The Capital Region Career & Technical
School offers campus tours, individual and group
visits, open houses and various events throughout the
year. Presentations to schools and community groups
are also available. Call (518) 862-4800 for the Albany
campus, or (518) 295-3000 for the Schoharie campus.
Visit our website at www.capitalregionboces.org/
careertech
CAPITAL REGION CAREER &
TECHNICAL SCHOOL
Albany Campus
1015 Watervliet-Shaker Road
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 862-4800
FAX: 862-4818
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CONGRATULATIONS
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TECHNICAL SCHOOL
Schoharie Campus
174 State Route 30A
Schoharie, NY 12157
(518) 295-3000 FAX: 295-3075
CAPITAL REGION CAREER &
TECHNICAL SCHOOL
Health Careers Center for Adult Students
1015 Watervliet-Shaker Road
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 862-4709
FAX: 862-4740
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You have taken the first step on a path to career and
college readiness at the Capital Region BOCES Career
& Technical School.
Whether you are interested in computer networking,
entrepreneurship, automotive repair or any of more
than three-dozen careers paths, this course guide will
provide you the information necessary to get into the fast
lane of a successful career, college education or both.
A vast majority of students who attend the Career and Technical
School pursue further education in college through the school’s articulation
agreements with multiple colleges and institutes in the Capital Region and
beyond. Many students also earn college credits while taking classes at CTE.
Others directly enter the workforce, finding well-paying employment in any
number of fields. For example, a 2014 Welding Program graduate is earning
more than $50 an hour working on government projects for a local weld­
ing company! And a 2013 manufacturing graduate is working full-time in a
state-of-the-art facility while his employer pays for him to go to college.
Students at Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical School are athletes,
scholars, musicians and gamers. They are hard workers who are leaders, risk
takers, life-long learners and the trailblazers of tomorrow.
2015-2016
The Capital Region BOCES does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs, activities,
employment, and admissions; and provides equal access to the Boy
Scouts and other designated youth groups.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding
the non-discrimination policies: Robert Zordan, compliance officer/
coordinator, at [email protected], (518) 862-4910 or 900
Watervliet-Shaker Road, Albany, NY 12205. Inquiries concerning the
application of the Capital Region BOCES non-discrimination policies
may also be referred to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil
Rights (OCR), 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005, telephone
(646) 428-3800 (voice) or (800) 877-8339 (TTY).
Produced in cooperation with the Capital Region BOCES
Communications Service, 12/2014
Among our graduates are doctors, lawyers, politicians, business owners,
executive chefs, physical therapists and more. A few years ago, they were
students just like you. Today, they are success stories.
Welcome to Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical School — your
future starts here.
Sincerely,
Terry Swett, Director of Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical School
CAPITAL REGION
Career & Technical Education Programs
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3D Printing &
Green Construction Technology
Auto Body Collision Repair
Auto Body Refinishing
Automotive Services/Small Engine Repair
Automotive Tech Prep
Automotive Trades Technology
AYES Automotive Technician
Building Trades
Carpentry Services
Commercial Construction/Heavy Equipment
Computer & Network Technician/
Information Technology
Cosmetology
Criminal Justice
Culinary Arts & Hospitality Technology - Albany
Culinary Arts & Hospitality Technology Schoharie
Culinary Arts Tech Prep
Diesel Tech (Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Repair)
Electrical Trades
Floral Design
Food Services
Global Fashion Studies
HVAC/R (Heating, Ventilation, AC & Refrigeration)
Internet Application Design
Manufacturing & Machining Tech
Maintenance/Light Repair
New Visions: Health Careers
New Visions: Journalism & Media Studies
New Visions: Law & Government
Nurse Assistant
Nurse Assistant for Adult Students
Patient Care Services
Practical Nursing for Adult Students
Residential Construction/Heavy Equipment
Retail & Office Services
Senior STEM@CNSE
Sterile Processing Tech
Video Game &Animation Design
Vocational Training & Transition
Welding & Metal Fabrication
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ALSO IN THIS GUIDE:
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WHAT SETS CAREER & TECH APART
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PAVING THE WAY FOR STUDENTS
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LEADERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS
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COLLEGE ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS
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INTEGRATED ACADEMIC CREDIT
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NEW! ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES WITH QUESTAR III 34
HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA
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ADULT EDUCATION
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HEALTH CAREERS FOR ADULT STUDENTS
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CAREER & TECHNICAL S CHO OL
WHY CHOOSE CAREER & TECH?
The Capital Region Career & Technical School is a great
place to learn, build experience and explore a career
before entering college, a technical school, the military or
the workforce.
Career & Tech is different from a traditional high school.
It’s a place where students really connect their studies to
real-world understanding—and success!
AT CAREER & TECH, YOU CAN:
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Enter a career pathway and immerse yourself in a
profession or trade by spending a half day or longer
learning hands-on and gaining experience
Earn credit not only for a career and technical
education subject, but also for integrated academic
courses such as math, science and English 12
Better understand—and even enjoy—academic
subjects by learning them in the context of something
that interests you
Earn college credit and valuable career certifications
while still in high school, saving time and money
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Learn not only in class­
rooms and labs
equipped with
the latest
technol­
ogy, but also
through field
trips, guest
speakers and
work-based
experiences
Sharpen all of your
skills and gain a com­
petitive advantage in a career, college and your future!
TO GO TO CAREER & TECH, STUDENTS SHOULD:
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Have good attendance habits and discipline records
Have a positive attitude and willingness
to work with others
Be interested in a career field and ready to learn
Learn from New York State-certified teachers who are
experts in their career fields
PAVING THE WAY FOR STUDENTS
We want to make it as easy as possible for students to
pursue Career & Technical Education. That’s why the Capi­
tal Region Career & Technical School offers the following
advantages and options for students and their home high
schools:
CREDITS
Students completing a career and technical program earn
four credits per year. Students meeting State Education
Department requirements also may earn a Career and
Technical Education-Endorsed New York State Regents
Diploma.
2015-2016
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation is provided by home school districts, and
the school day at Career & Tech is structured so students
can return to their high schools for afterschool activities
and sports. Students who would like to drive to Career &
Tech must obtain permission from our principal’s office
and their home district.
TYING MATH, SCIENCE AND
ENGLISH INTO THE WORKPLACE
Integration of academics at Career & Tech meets the
needs of students and their high schools, a well as teaches
students how to use the skills in their respective fields of
choice.
Career & Tech Math or Career & Tech Science is part of
most first-year programs. The courses are team-taught by a
certified math or science teacher along with a CTE teacher.
Students learn to apply math and/or scientific concepts
to their specific career and technical field and present evi­
dence of lab work and projects in their portfolios.
English 12, also known as Technical Communication &
Portfolio, is part of most second-year programs and is
also team-taught. Students create a portfolio highlight­
ing their Career & Tech abilities and communication skills
necessary. These portfolios, which include a resumé, work
samples and career-related reading, writing and research,
are then used for college courses and or employment
applications.
THE CDOS CREDENTIAL
SKILLSUSA
Students are able to earn a Regents-endorsed
New York state Career Development and Occupa­
tional Studies (CDOS) Commencement
Credential.
The CDOS credential is intended to recognize
students’ work readiness skills.
To be awarded the credential, students must meet
a new set of requirements and learning standards.
COLLEGE ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS
NATIONAL TECHNICAL HONOR SOCIETY
The National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) recognizes
students for excellence at both the Capital Region Career
& Technical School and their home high school. As an
NTHS member, you are formally recognized for your
scholarship, citizenship, skill, honesty, service, responsibil­
ity, leadership and knowledge. To be inducted into the
NTHS, you must achieve a 92 or higher average at Ca­
reer & Tech, an 85 or higher overall average at your high
school, and have five or fewer absences and have a posi­
tive behavioral record.
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The Capital Region Career & Technical School has
articulation and credit agreements with numerous col­
leges, universities and technical schools for the major­
ity of our programs.
This allows students to save time and money, as well as
move ahead faster in their career education after
graduation.
DID YOU KNOW?
CAREER & TECHNICAL SCHOOL
Learn about leadership. Travel. Compete. Help others.
Meet career professionals. Make new friends. Have fun.
Students who join SkillsUSA do all this and more. Both
Career & Tech campuses have active chapters of this
national student organization. Annual SkillsUSA competi­
tions at the local, regional, state and national levels enable
students to showcase their career and technical, profes­
sional and interpersonal skills and learn about teamwork
and citizenship. SkillsUSA students also organize community service events and school activities.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
CAPITAL REGION
LEADERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS
More than 90 percent of
Community service is a big part of the learn­
Capital Region BOCES
ing experience at Career & Tech. Our students
Career and Technical
have built houses and pavilions, helped area
School graduates pursue
veterans, raised awareness of cancer and other
a college or technical
illnesses, conducted food, toy and blood drives,
school degree.
and raised funds for a variety of causes. Every
class participates in community service, and
many activities are coordinated by students ac­
tive in SkillsUSA. Career & Tech students also team up to
help each other when the need arises on their
own campuses, and they often put their new careerrelated skills to good use by participating in charitable
events in their communities, like raising funds for Living
Resources by volunteering for the Culinary Cornucopia
chefs competition and dinner.
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INTEGRATED CREDITS
ALBANY CAMPUS PROGRAMS
PROGRAM
MATH SCIENCE ENGLISH 12
3D Printing & Green Construction Tech
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Auto Body – Collision
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Automotive Tech Prep
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Auto Trades Technology I
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Auto Trades Tech II and Auto I Sr.
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AYES Auto Technician II
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Building Trades I
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Building Trades II
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Comp. Tech./ Information Tech (I)
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Comp. Net. Tech./ Information Tech (II)
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Cosmetology I
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Cosmetology II
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Criminal Justice I
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Criminal Justice II
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Culinary Arts I
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Culinary Arts II
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Culinary Arts Tech Prep
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Diesel Tech (Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Repair I)
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MATH SCIENCE ENGLISH 12
Diesel Tech (Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Repair II)
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Electrical Trades I
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Electrical Trades II
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Floral Design I
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Floral Design II
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Global Fashion Studies I
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Global Fashion Studies II
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HVAC/R I
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HVAC/R II
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Internet Application Design
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Maintenance/Light Repair
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Nurse Assistant
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Senior STEM @CNSE
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Sterile Processing Tech
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Video Game & Animation Design
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Welding I
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Welding II
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SCHOHARIE CAMPUS PROGRAMS
PROGRAM
MATH SCIENCE ENGLISH 12
Auto Trades Technology I
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Auto Trades Technology II
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Commercial Construction/Heavy Equipment
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Residential Construction/Heavy Equipment
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Cosmetology I
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Cosmetology II
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PROGRAM
Criminal Justice I
Criminal Justice II
Culinary Arts I
Culinary Arts II
MATH SCIENCE ENGLISH 12
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THE CENTER FOR ADVANCED MANUFACTURING AT MOHONASEN
2015-2016
PROGRAM
Manufacturing & Machining Technology
MATH SCIENCE ENGLISH 12
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3D Printing & Green
Construction Technology
Albany Campus
3D Printing and Green Construction Technology prepares high school students for
careers that can literally make a world of difference.
They learn about high-wage, high-skill, high-demand
science and environmentally friendly technologies
that will prepare them for college and beyond.
They solve problems and build the skills
necessary to shape the future in the areas
of alternative energy, Smart Home and
Smart Grid energy-saving solutions,
and advanced automated production
that improves working conditions.
Students have opportunities to build,
test and create, while taking part in
interesting work-based learning activi­
ties and focused field trips to local busi­
nesses and research facilities. They may
earn five college credits through Hudson
Valley Community College’s College in the
High School program.
Ice House Entrepreneurship Program
Albany Campus
The Ice House Entrepreneurship Program gives students the tools they
need to turn their ideas and skills into business. Students explore dimen­
sions of creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship during the class that
is based on the book “Who Owns the Ice House? Eight Life Lessons from an Unlikely
Entrepreneur”. Through hands-on experiences, student learn fundamental skills to
succeed in a competitive world.
This program is open to SENIORS ONLY and will satisfy their integrated English 12
credit requirement. Interested students must be recommended by their CTE instruc­
tor, have excellent attendance and be in good academic standing at CTE. Successful
applicants will attend the Ice House Program two hours a week at the Albany CTE
campus, during their regular PM session. A third hour of online/independent study is
also required to satisfy the course.
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CAREER
OPPORTUNITIES
Battery energy technology
Chip fabrication
Nanotechnology
& nanoscale materials
Photovoltaic design & installation
Smart Building
Smart Grid technology
Wind turbine technology
& wind energy
UNITS OF STUDY
Automated production
& manufacturing
Battery energy technology
Electrical circuit concepts
Digital electronic theory
Industrial robotics
Photovoltaics
Smart Home & Smart Grid
technology
Wind technology
Alternative energy
Work-based learning
Year-end project & presentation
INTEGRATED HIGH SCHOOL
CREDITS
CTE math (1st year students)
CTE English 12 (2nd year students)
COLLEGE CREDITS
Hudson Valley Community
College, College in the High School
4 credits in Direct Current Theory &
Magnetism
1 credit in Direct Current
Applications Laboratory
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Auto Body Collision Repair
Albany Campus
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Auto body repairer or restorer
Auto dismantler • Frame
technician • Shop manager
Used car reconditioner • Damage
appraiser • Glass technician
Auto body supply retailer or
wholesaler • Auto body instructor
UNITS OF STUDY
Parts replacement • Frame repair
Estimating • Glass replacement
Sheet metal welding • Plastic parts
repair
INTEGRATED HIGH SCHOOL
CREDITS
CTE English 12 (2nd year students)
COLLEGE ARTICULATION
Hudson Valley Community College
SUNY Alfred
Repairing, restoring and customizing cars,
trucks and other vehicles requires educa­
tion, experience, skill and talent. Auto
Body Collision Repair is a one-year
program in which students learn about
ever-changing materials, methods and
technology while working on latemodel cars and donated vehicles in a
state-of-the-art shop and classroom.
Auto Body Collision Repair students
learn how to replace panels and glass,
and weld, straighten and repair panels and
vehicle structures. Chief E-Z liner straightening
equipment and Motor E-Frame electronic mea­
surement data are used, and students also learn from
guest speakers who are experts in the field.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Auto body refinisher or restorer
Auto dismantler • Vehicle painter
or detailer • Shop manager
Used car reconditioner • Paint
preparer • Paint company
representative • Auto body supply
retailer or wholesaler • Auto body
instructor
Auto Body Refinishing
UNITS OF STUDY
Parts replacement • Frame repair
Estimating • Glass replacement
Sheet metal welding • Plastic parts
repair
The Auto Body Refinishing program is certified by the National Automotive Technician
Education Foundation/ Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (NATEF/ASE).
INTEGRATED HIGH SCHOOL
CREDITS
CTE science
COLLEGE ARTICULATION
Hudson Valley Community College
SUNY Alfred
Albany Campus
This one-year program teaches students how to use the latest automotive refinishing
equipment to paint complete vehicles or vehicle sections.
Students learn about materials, methods and technology while working on vehicles in a
state-of-the-art shop and classroom. They learn how to mix specific paint colors, detail
vehicles and calculate finishing costs.
Automotive Services/
Small Engine Repair
Albany Campus
Auto Services/Small Engine Repair is a Career Studies program for students who want to
learn hands-on at an alternative pace. Students learn about basic automotive and small
engine maintenance and repair, service station duties, and exhaust and engine systems.
They work on actual customers’ vehicles and build important skills such as teamwork,
communication and customer service.
Students completing the program are prepared for work
or more advanced training in Automotive
Trades Technology.
Career Studies programs have
a student-teacher ratio of
approximately 12:1 and are
taught with substantial
real-world experience
in the field.
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Car prep/detailer
Tire maintenance
& repair technician
Lubrication technician
Small engine technician
UNITS OF STUDY
Basic engine theory: 2-stroke
Basic engine theory: 4-stroke
Battery & charging systems service
Brake & suspension service
Parts removal & installation
Tire technology, service & repair
Oil change & fluid service
Shop safety awareness
Employment services
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Automotive Tech Prep
Albany Campus
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Service technician • Dealership
service manager • Service writer
Diagnostic technician
UNITS OF STUDY
Engine repair • Engine performance •
Heating and Air Conditioning and
Automatic Transmission Repair
INTEGRATED HIGH SCHOOL
CREDITS
CTE English 12 (seniors)
COLLEGE CREDITS
Hudson Valley Community College,
College in the High School
6 credits in Engine Repair
4 credits in Auto Electricity
3 credits in Passenger Car Chassis 1
COLLEGE ARTICULATION
Columbia Greene Community College
Universal Technical Institute
University of Northwestern Ohio
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Automotive service technician •
Service writer • Service manager •
Diagnostic technician • Station manager •
Auto parts salesperson • Dealership auto
services manager
UNITS OF STUDY
Engine repair • Brakes • Suspension/
steering • Electricity/electronics • Engine
performance • Automatic transmissions
• Manual transmission • Heating and air
conditioning
INTEGRATED HIGH SCHOOL
CREDITS
CTE science (1st year students)
CTE English 12 (2nd year students)
COLLEGE ARTICULATION
Columbia Greene Community College
SUNY Alfred
SUNY Delhi
Universal Technical Institute
University of Northwestern Ohio
Automotive Tech Prep is a one-year, accel­
erated program that enables high school
seniors to earn college credit while
still in high school. Students also may
work toward obtaining national Au­
tomotive Service Excellence (ASE)
certification, valued by employers
seeking qualified automotive tech­
nicians. Other certifications include
SP/2 Safety, EPA 609 Refrigerant Han­
dling and state Inspection License.
While this is a one-year program, some
students choose to enroll in Automotive
Trades Technology as juniors and move up
to Tech Prep for their senior year.
Automotive Tech Prep students learn about engine
performance and fuel systems, repair and maintenance and
the latest hybrid vehicle technology. Upon completion, students may advance their
education in college or at specialized automotive training schools.
Automotive Trades Technology
Albany & Schoharie Campuses
From computerized diagnostics to hands-on repair, students in the Automotive Trades
Technology program learn how to service and maintain all types of cars and light trucks.
This two-year program covers a range of topics, from engine theory and hybrid vehicle
technology, to specialized tools and equipment, to customer service and shop
management.
Students work on late-model vehicles donated by auto manufacturers as well as actual
customers’ vehicles that are brought to class for servicing and repair.
Students may work toward obtaining national Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) cer­
tification, valued by employers seeking qualified automotive technicians. Other certifica­
tions include SP/2 Safety, EPA 609 Refrigerant Handling and state Inspection License.
AYES Automotive Technician
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Albany Campus
The Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES) Automotive Technician program is a
national auto industry program supported by BMW, Chrysler, GM, Mercedes-Benz, Mini,
Rolls-Royce, Subaru and Toyota.
Students learn the basics of auto technology and may have the opportunity to work
as paid interns at sponsoring auto dealerships. They learn about engines, electri­
cal and computer systems, suspension and brakes, and the latest hybrid vehicle
technology. They have the opportunity to earn college credit and work toward an
associate’s degree through Hudson Valley Community College.
Students interested in enrolling in AYES must be recommended to the
program by an automotive instructor, and complete a transcript review and inter­
view process.
Students may work toward obtaining national Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) cer­
tification, valued by employers seeking qualified automotive technicians. Other certifica­
tions include SP/2 Safety, EPA 609 Refrigerant Handling
and state Inspection License.
Career- related information can be found at
www.ayes.org.
CAREER
OPPORTUNITIES
Automotive technician
Dealership automotive technician,
entry-level
Service writer
Service manager
Diagnostician
UNITS OF STUDY
Brakes
Electrical/electronic systems
Engine performance
Engine repair
Suspension & steering
Automatic transmissions
Manual transmission
Heating and air conditioning
INTEGRATED HIGH SCHOOL
CREDITS
CTE English 12 (2nd year students)
COLLEGE CREDITS
(AYES Second Year)
Hudson Valley Community College,
College in the High School:
6 credits in Engine Repair
4 credits in Auto electricity 3 credits in Passenger car chassis
COLLEGE ARTICULATION
Hudson Valley Community College
Columbia Greene Community College
Universal Technical Institute
University of Northwestern Ohio
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Building Trades
Albany Campus
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
FOR BUILDING TRADES
Contractor
Home builder
Lumber yard worker
Roofer/siding installer
Carpenter
Laborer
UNITS OF STUDY
FOR BUILDING TRADES
Safety
Building materials & fasteners
Hand & power tools
Ladders & scaffolding
Framing (rough, roof, wall, ceiling)
Blueprint reading
Energy efficiency
Concrete forms construction
Site layout
Siding & decks
Roofing & rigging
Interior finish & trim
Stairs
INTEGRATED HIGH SCHOOL
CREDITS FOR BUILDING
TRADES
CTE math (1st year students)
CTE English 12 (2nd year students)
COLLEGE ARTICULATION
FOR BUILDING TRADES
Hudson Valley Community College
SUNY Alfred
SUNY Delhi
Empire State Carpenters Association
Students in the Building Trades
program at the Albany campus
learn through standardized
craft training programs devel­
oped by the Home Builders In­
stitute (HBI) and the National
Center for Construction Educa­
tion and Research (NCCER) and
gain valuable experience through
on- and off-campus projects.
They learn about safety, green construc­
tion, how to read blueprints, and receive
extensive training in home energy efficiency.
Students who pass written exams and performance tests gain a portable skill set and
may earn NCCER certifications, which are recognized by contractors and
employers nationwide.
Carpentry Services
Albany Campus
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Carpenter’s assistant
Carpenter’s helper
Maintenance worker
Custodian/janitor
Individuals trained and experienced in carpentry and
building maintenance are always in demand in con­
struction, finishing and rehabilitation of homes, office
UNITS OF STUDY
buildings, schools, hospitals, stores, parks and hotels.
Hand and power tools
Students in the Carpentry Services program at the
Basic carpentry
Albany campus learn the skills needed for entry-level
Electricity
positions in the construction and building mainte­
Facility maintenance & repair
nance fields. Upon completion, students may continue
their studies in the Building Trades program, through
the BOCES Adult Education program or at a community college.
Carpentry Services is a Career Studies program for students who want to learn
hands-on at an alternative pace. Career Studies programs have a student-teacher
ratio of approximately 12:1 and are taught by teachers with substantial real-world
experience in their trade.
Commercial Construction/
Heavy Equipment
Schoharie Campus
Experienced construction professionals and equipment operators are in high demand.
Commercial Construction/Heavy Equipment students rotate through two key areas: site
development and layout, and utilities construction and installation. They learn through
standardized craft training programs developed by the National Center for Construction
Education and Research (NCCER). Topics of study include workplace safety and manage­
ment, tools, site development, layout, blueprints and codes, soils, green construction
practices, structures, utilities, concrete and form construction, rough framing, as well as
operation and preventive maintenance of compaction equipment, backhoes, bulldozers
and excavators.
Students build communication and employability skills and may earn English 12 credit.
Hands-on and classroom learning are reinforced by work-based experiences, field trips,
guest speakers and competitions.
Commercial Construction/Heavy Equipment students who pass written and performance
exams can earn NCCER certifications, which are recognized nationwide by contractors
and employers. After completing the program, they may further their education through
the Residential Construction/ Heavy Equipment program or enter the workforce, appren­
ticeship programs, or college.
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Form carpenter
Construction equipment operator
Equipment maintenance technician
Pipe laborer
Construction inspector
Materials tester
Engineering technician
UNITS OF STUDY
Safety
Hand & power tools
Soils & grades
Blueprints, layout & codes
Basic equipment operation &
preventive maintenance
Basic commercial construction
technologies
Structures & utilities
Communication & employability skills
INTEGRATED HIGH SCHOOL
CREDITS
CTE English 12 (2nd year students)
DID YOU KNOW?
The construction industry is the second
largest employer in the U.S. and the
industry’s aging workforce translates
to more available jobs than students
graduating now.
COLLEGE ARTICULATION
SUNY Cobleskill
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
A+ certified computer service
technician • Cisco Certified Entry
Networking Technician (CCENT) •
N+, S+ certified network technician •
Certified Fiber Optic Technician
UNITS OF STUDY —YEAR ONE
Fundamentals of electronics
Computer & peripheral repair, service &
preventive maintenance
Disk operating systems
Network operating systems
Microsoft server unit
Linux-Ubuntu
Fundamentals of telecommunications
Training & consulting
Customer service
UNITS OF STUDY —YEAR TWO
WAN and LAN theory & design
Network topologies, architecture &
protocols
Network service, troubleshooting &
maintenance
Fiber optics & copper wiring electives
Wireless technology elective
Security elective
Voice elective
INTEGRATED HIGH SCHOOL
CREDITS:
CTE math (1st year students)
CTE English 12 (2nd year students)
COLLEGE CREDITS:
Hudson Valley Community College,
College in the High School:
3 credits in PC Essentials (Year one)
3 credits in Intro to Data Communication
(Year two)
3 credits in Intro to Network
Administration (Year two)
COLLEGE ARTICULATION
Bryant & Stratton
Hudson Valley Community College
Schenectady County Community College
SUNY Cobleskill (CISCO)
Computer & Network Technician/
Information Technology
Albany Campus
The fastest growing careers in
our nation – and some of
the most rewarding – are
centered on information
technology. Computer
& Network Technician
offers students a handson, project-based
approach to mastering
theory, concepts and
practices in an excit­
ing and ever-changing
career field. Students learn
through extensive real-life
experiences in a lab equipped
with the latest hardware, soft­
ware and technology.
In both years of the program, students
prepare for multiple, nationally recognized
certification exams, including A+ Computer Technician, S+ Server Technician , N+ Net­
work Technician, Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) and Cisco Certi­
fied Network Associate (CCNA).
Topics of study also include Linux desktop and network operating systems. Other topics
may include: programming, fiber optics, security and voice.
Work experiences and internships may be available to build students’ skills and employ­
ability. Upon completion of the program, they may pursue further education or start
their careers.
Career information may be found at: www.comptia.org; www.microsoft.com/learning/
default.mspx; www.cisco.com/web/learning/netacad/; or www.bls.gov/oco/oco1002.htm.
Cosmetology
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Albany & Schoharie Campuses
Cosmetology students learn the competencies and skills needed to pass the New York
State practical and written licensing exams through a program that meets the staterequired 1,000 hours of instruction.
Students attend Cosmetology for two years. There is a mandatory summer program after
completion of the first year, to complete a required 120 hours of study. They apply theory
and skills and strengthen
competencies through
hands-on experiences
including a clinic open
to the community and a
salon internship. Stu­
dents gain competitive
skills in the fast growing
cosmetology industry.
Students complete a
business plan to learn
what it takes to become
and entrepreneur.
Academics are inte­
grated, and students
may earn college credit
through Schenectady
County Community
College.
Career information is
available at
www.ncacares.org.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Cosmetology salon or school owner
Cosmetic or equipment salesperson
Hair care product salesperson
Hair colorist/specialist
Hair stylist
Makeup artist or demonstrator
Manicurist/nail technician
Product educator
Receptionist/salon manager
Research technician
UNITS OF STUDY
Bacteriology
Decontamination & infection control
Properties of the hair & scalp
Shampooing, rinsing, conditioning
Hair cutting & coloring
Artistry in hair styling
Thermal hair styling
Permanent waving
Chemical hair relaxing/soft curl per­
manents
The artistry of artificial hair
Manicuring and nail disorders
Hair removal
Cells, anatomy & physiology
Chemistry
The salon business
Financial planning
INTEGRATED HIGH
SCHOOL CREDITS:
CTE science (1st year students)
CTE English 12 (2nd year students)
COLLEGE ARTICULATION
SUNY Cobleskill
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Criminal Justice
Albany & Schoharie Campuses
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Law enforcement officer at local,
state or federal levels
Information technology
security manager
Security or protection system manager
Court or security officer
Corrections or environmental officer
Military police officer
Bail enforcement agent
Private investigator
Forensic technician
Prosecutor or defense attorney
UNITS OF STUDY
Security & information technology
Protection systems technology
Risk analysis
Disaster management
Investigative functions & techniques
Crime scene investigation
Criminal procedures & arrest laws
Court proceedings
Patrol functions
Communication skills
Contemporary issues
NYS Security Officer certification
First aid/CPR
certification
INTEGRATED HIGH
SCHOOL CREDITS
CTE science (1st year students)
CTE English 12 (2nd year students)
COLLEGE ARTICULATION
Adirondack Community College-TBD
Bryant & Stratton College
Columbia Greene Community College-TBD
Schenectady County
Community College
Security, law enforcement and the criminal justice field are central to sound man­
agement of public and private enterprise. Open to juniors and seniors, the Criminal
Justice program teaches students about the history, theory, practices and recent
developments in these professions. They learn about police, court and prison systems,
operation of security and protection programs, and procedures in public, commercial
and residential settings.
Hands-on learning teaches patrolling and investigative skills, including radio use, notetaking, evidence gathering, and dealing with safety hazards and emergency situations,
as well as lifting fingerprints, photographing and diagramming crime scenes and using
surveillance cameras. Criminal Justice students also study civil and criminal law. Stu­
dents completing the program may enter the profession or continue their education
at college or law enforcement or protection academies. Those who are 18 or older may
test for New York State Security Officer certification.
Culinary Arts & Hospitality Technology
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Albany Campus
From prep cook to executive chef, and front desk to resort management,
the culinary and hospitality industries offer a world of career possibilities.
Learning takes place in the classroom, kitchen,
dining room, and the Albany campus’
fully functioning, on-site eatery, Café
Anders. Students intern at local
restaurants, hotels and other
businesses and participate in
public service events and
culinary skills competitions.
They also compete for col­
lege scholarships.
The program is also certi­
fied as an American Culi­
nary Federation (ACF)
ACCESS program, another
nationally recognized
accreditation.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Cooking: Prep cook, line cook, pantry,
short-order cook, dishwasher
Baking: Cake decorator, baker,
pastry artist
Dining room: Host, waitperson,
bus person, maitre d’
Business: Restaurant owner, front desk
manager, food & beverage manager
UNITS OF STUDY
Nutrition
Meal planning
Sanitation
Catering
Dining room service
Food production
Baking & cake decorating
Knife skills
Business math
CREDENTIALS
Culinary Arts and Hospitality Tech­
nology is certified as an American
Culinary Federation (ACF) ACCESS
program and faculty are ACF-Certified
Executive Chefs and Certified Chef
Educators.
INTEGRATED HIGH SCHOOL
CREDITS
CTE science (1st year students)
CTE English 12 (2nd year students)
COLLEGE ARTICULATION
Schenectady County Community
College (2 credits (articulated) for
students completing the National Res­
taurant Association ServSafe course)
Bryant & Stratton
Culinary Institute of America
SUNY Alfred
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Culinary Arts & Hospitality Technology
Schoharie Campus
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Cooking: Prep cook, line cook, pantry,
short-order cook, dishwasher
Baking: Cake decorator, baker, pastry
artist
Dining room: Host, waitperson, bus
person, maitre d’
Business: Restaurant owner, front desk
manager, food & beverage manager
Related fields: Range of positions in the
private and public sector
UNITS OF STUDY
Nutrition
Meal planning
Sanitation
Catering
Dining room service
Food production
Baking & cake decorating
Business math
Related study in hospitality &
culinary technology
INTEGRATED HIGH SCHOOL
CREDITS
CTE science (1st year students)
CTE English 12 (2nd year students)
COLLEGE ARTICULATION
Schenectady County Community
College — 2 credits
Culinary Institute of America
SUNY Cobleskill
Schenectady County
Community College
The Culinary Arts & Hospitality Technology program at the Schoharie campus exposes
students to a range of rewarding careers. The program is based on the National Restaurant
Association’s ProStart curriculum, which teaches the skills and knowledge needed for em­
ployment in restaurants and catering houses, hotels and resorts, clubs, colleges
and other places where food and people are served.
Culinary Arts & Hospitality Technology students learn on campus in the class­
room, kitchen and Terrace Room and off-campus at local
restaurants, hotels and other businesses, as well
as through public service events and culi­
nary and hospitality skills competitions.
Students may earn nationally recog­
nized ProStart National Certificate
of Achievement, and they com­
pete for valuable scholarships at
several colleges and universities.
Students completing the pro­
gram may enter the workforce
or continue their education in
college.
Culinary Arts Tech Prep
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Albany Campus
Culinary Arts Tech Prep enables high
school seniors to earn up to 9 credit
hours through Schenectady
County Community College,
15 credit hours through
Johnson & Wales Univer­
sity (transferable from
SCCC), and certification
through the American
Culinary Federation
(ACF) ACCESS program.
Students who take
Culinary Arts as juniors
may move up to Tech Prep
as seniors, or seniors may
enroll in Tech Prep as a oneyear course.
Students learn in the classroom,
kitchen, Café Anders and dining room.
They also participate in public service events
and culinary skills competitions. Career & Tech is an ACF Blue Ribbon ACCESS School.
Interested students must submit a high school transcript and application.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Cooking: Prep cook, line cook, pantry,
short-order cook, dishwasher
Baking: Cake decorator, baker,
pastry artist
Dining room: Host, waitperson,
bus person, maitre d’
Business: Restaurant owner, front desk
manager, food & beverage manager
UNITS OF STUDY
Nutrition & meal planning
Sanitation
Catering
Dining room service
Food production
Baking & cake decorating
Business math
INTEGRATED HIGH SCHOOL
CREDITS
CTE science, math and/or English 12
COLLEGE CREDITS
Schenectady County Community
College:
3 credits in Food Preparation I
3 credits in Elements of Baking
3 credits in Math for Food Service
SUNY Cobleskill: 4 credits
New England Culinary Institute:
3-9 credits
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Diesel engine technician
Auto/bus/truck technician
Fleet technician
Dealership technician
Heavy equipment technician
Service manager
UNITS OF STUDY
Introduction to diesel technology
Engine & clutch fundamentals
Hydraulic systems
Suspension & steering
Air & hydraulic brakes
Electrical & electronics systems
Preventive maintenance inspections
Diesel Tech (Medium/
Heavy Duty Truck Repair)
Albany Campus
Medium and heavy duty trucks require educated and experienced technicians for their
maintenance and repair. Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Repair students work on latemodel trucks and diesel engines. They learn electrical and electronic theory, which
they apply to computerized control systems used on today’s trucks, and learn how to
service and maintain steering, suspension, chassis and braking systems. Students also
learn about alternative fuels including biodiesel, and about hybrid vehicle technology.
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)-style testing during the Medium/Heavy Duty
Truck Repair program prepares students to pursue certification after graduation. Upon
completion of the program, students may secure employment as entry level techni­
cians or advance their education and training. Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Repair at
Career & Tech is the only high school-level program in the state to earn certification
by the National Automotive Technician Educa­
tion Foundation/ Institute for Automo­
tive Service Excellence (NATEF/ASE).
INTEGRATED HIGH SCHOOL
CREDITS
CTE science (1st year students)
CTE English 12 (2nd year students)
COLLEGE ARTICULATION
SUNY Alfred
SUNY Cobleskill
Ohio Technical College
University of Northwestern Ohio
DID YOU KNOW?
According to national
statistics, the average
hourly wage for diesel
mechanic was $21.21
in 2013.
Electrical Trades
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Albany Campus
Experienced electricians are in serious demand. Career
& Tech’s Electrical Trades program offers
each student the opportunity to learn
basic electrical skills and to prog­
ress to the cutting edge of 21st
century green technologies.
Students learn fundamental
skills in electrical theory,
and through classroom
instruction and hands-on
shop lessons, they can be­
come successful residen­
tial wiring professionals.
In each theory class and
lab, students construct the
circuits discussed, gaining skill
and experience as they move
from residential into commercial
and industrial wiring. The materials,
meters and methods used in Electrical
Trades give students an in-depth understanding
of their field and the knowledge needed to work with the latest environmentally friendly
technologies.
Electrical Trades students are prepared to earn certification through the National Center
for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). They also may earn advanced standing
in the National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (NJATC)
and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) programs.
Post-secondary education in the electrical industry is available through one-, two- and
four-year college programs. Specialized training is also available at technical schools or
through apprenticeships, and some employers pay for such education. Increased levels of
education and training can lead to higher levels of employment and salary. Many students
gain an edge in these programs by beginning their education at Career & Tech.
Electrical Trades students are well prepared for entry into the workforce or for advanced
study in college, technical school or apprenticeship.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Electrician’s assistant
Residential, Industrial electrician
Locomotive electrician
Utility company repairer
Electrical inspector
Cable television installer
Construction electrician
Commercial electrician
Plant maintenance electrician
Communications installer
Electrical materials salesperson
Crane maintenance technician
Elevator service & maintenance
technician
Hospital electrician
Basic estimator
Traffic signal & street lighting techni­
cian
UNITS OF STUDY
Electrical theory
Basic blueprints and estimating
Residential wiring
Control equipment
Photovoltaic systems (basic)
Motors and generators
Lighting branch circuits and fixtures
National electrical codes
Hands-on electrical shop
INTEGRATED HIGH SCHOOL
CREDITS
CTE math (1st year students)
CTE English 12 (2nd year students)
COLLEGE ARTICULATION
Hudson Valley Community College
SUNY Alfred
SUNY Delhi
NJATC (IBEW) advanced standing
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Floral Design
Albany Campus
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Floral designer
Flower shop owner
Flower shop manager
Retail/wholesale floral supplier
UNITS OF STUDY
Floral design & management
Plant biology & identification
Merchandising & sales
Customer relations
INTEGRATED HIGH SCHOOL
CREDITS
CTE science
CTE English 12
COLLEGE ARTICULATION
Schenectady County
Community College
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Cafeteria attendant • Baker’s assistant
Prep cook
Dining room server
Food service worker
UNITS OF STUDY
Business math
Knife handling
Cooking methods
Cash register operations
Meal planning
Sanitation & safety
Equipment identification
Customer relations
Nutrition
Food preparation
Dining room service
Interviewing skills
Floral Design offers students in-depth,
comprehensive training in prepara­
tion for employment in the floral
industry or further education
in a two- or four-year post­
secondary program. Learning
takes place in the classroom
and on campus flower shop,
at community sites and busi­
nesses, and through regional
competitions and shows.
Students learn the creative and
business aspects of the floral
industry as well as about plant
biology and identification.
Food Services
Albany Campus
Food Services students prepare for a range of positions by learning in
a professional kitchen and dining room as well as in the classroom.
Students put their skills to the test with actual customers in school
and the community, and job placement assistance is provided.
Students completing Food Services will have valuable, inde­
pendent living skills and may begin working or advance to the
Culinary Arts & Hospitality Technology program.
Food Services is a Career Studies program for students who want
to learn hands-on at an alternative pace. The program is designed
to meet individualized educational program provisions through
challenging, developmentally appropriate career prep experiences.
Career Studies programs have a student-teacher ratio of approximately 12:1
and are taught by teachers with substantial real-world experience in their trade.
Global Fashion Studies
21
Albany Campus
Global Fashion Studies prepares students for
careers and higher education in exciting
and ever-changing fields of fashion. In
this two-year program, students learn
about all phases of the fashion industry
and college and career opportunities.
First-year students focus on merchan­
dising. Year-two students learn about
marketing and retail, including mastery
of National Retail Federation customer
service standards and NOCTI Retail
Trades Performance standards. Students
learn through specialized software, hands-on
projects, lectures and guest speakers, videos, field
trips and work-based learning experiences such as job
shadowing and internships. Through a yearlong entrepreneurship project, students
work together to design a product, conduct market research and produce and sell their
accessory designs. An optional, 10-day international study trip offers students the opportu­
nity to travel with their teacher to Paris and London fashion venues, such as fashion
museums, a perfume factory, guided fashion walk and
London Fashion Weekend.
Students create a professional fashion port­
folio to showcase their best work. After
completing Global Fashion Studies, they
may start their careers or advance their
education at 2- or 4-year colleges,
such as Fashion Institute of Tech­
nology in Manhattan, Laboratory
Institute of Merchandising, Herkimer
County Community College, or the
Fashion Institute of Design & Mer­
chandising in California.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Merchandiser/buyer
Advertiser/promoter/marketer
Visual display specialist
Retail manager
Sales representative
Stylist/personal shopper
Fashion show producer
Fashion journalist
Event planner
UNITS OF STUDY
The history of fashion
The business of fashion
Promotion & salesmanship
International fashion/designers/
retail
Fashion illustration
Fashion digital design
Mass production/quality assurance
Inventory control
Business etiquette
Visual display
Personal buying
Fashion styling
Modeling & fashion show production
INTEGRATED HIGH
SCHOOL CREDITS
Business math (1st year students)
CTE English 12 (2nd year students)
COLLEGE ARTICULATION
The Laboratory Institute of
Merchandising, Manhattan
Herkimer Community College
Schenectady County
Community College
Bryant & Stratton
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HVAC/R (Heating, Ventilation,
AC & Refrigeration
Albany Campus
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Service technician
Business owner
Salesperson
Factory representative
Distributor representative
Maintenance supervisor
Specifying engineer
Installer
Service manager
UNITS OF STUDY
Warm air furnaces
Steam and hot-water boilers
Gas burners, oil burners & controls
Air conditioning
Heat pumps
Refrigeration
Electrical controls
INTEGRATED HIGH SCHOOL
CREDITS
CTE science (1st year students)
CTE English 12 (2nd year students)
COLLEGE ARTICULATION
Hudson Valley Community College
SUNY Alfred
SUNY Delhi
Pima Community College,
Tucson, AZ
University of Northwestern Ohio
Career opportunities abound for certified heating, ventilation and air conditioning
(HVAC) technicians. Offices, schools, medical facilities, homes and businesses all rely on
HVAC systems, which are often complex, for healthy, safe and comfortable working and
living environments.
The heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) program gives stu­
dents a solid career foundation. The HVAC/R field offers job opportunities that outnum­
ber qualified professionals (visit www.BLS.org and search “HVAC” for more information).
In a state-of-the-art classroom, students are prepared to test for federal Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) certification, which is required to work in the industry.
Career information is available at www.ari.org, www.acca.org, and www.rses.org.
Internet Application Design
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Albany Campus
Students interested in designing for the web, creating apps or videos, or learning about the
latest security software will love Internet Application Design. This one-year course teaches
Web technology for designers, video creation, Internet security, servers, e-commerce and
smart phone applications.
Students also focus on modules such as animation, digital photography, audio and video,
webcomics, game design, desktop publishing, programming and interfaces.
Upon completion, students may continue their
Career & Tech studies in Gaming,
MultiMedia & Web Design,
or Computer & Network
Technician/ Information
Technology, or 3D
Printing and Green
Construction
Technology.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Web designer
Digital photographer
or videographer
Graphic designer
Website administrator
UNITS OF STUDY
HTML, XHTML, XML, CSS, PHP,
Javascript
Wikis, web apps,
SharePoint, blogs
Adobe Dreamweaver, Flash,
Acrobat, Fireworks
Video creation, editing & camera
fundamentals
Adobe Premier & Flash
Internet security & identity theft
Viruses, worms, Trojan horses,
malware, spyware
Computer technology, operating
systems & servers
E-commerce & profitable
web businesses
Internet history
Smart phone application creation
Work-based learning, field trips, intern­
ships
INTEGRATED HIGH SCHOOL
CREDITS
CTE English 12 (2nd year students)
COLLEGE CREDITS
Schenectady County
Community College
Bryant & Stratton
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Manufacturing & Machining Technology
Mohonasen High School
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Assembler • CAD designer
CNC machinist - turning
CNC machinist - mills
CNC programmer
Core CNC programmer
Machinist • Inspector
Manufacturing technician
Production technician
UNITS OF STUDY
Industrial relations, safety & health
Field trips & guest speakers
Quality control
Job planning & project management
Print reading & terminology
Precision measurement
Geometric dimensioning &
tolerancing
Tools & procedures
Bench work & layout
Metal cutting technology
Drilling machines
Lathes & milling machines
Advanced lathe operations
Advanced milling operations
Computer Numerical Control
operations (CNC)
Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
Computer-Aided Manufacturing
Metallurgy • Grinding
Internships & job shadowing
Careers & career pathways
INTEGRATED HIGH SCHOOL
CREDITS
CTE math (1st year students)
CTE English 12 (2nd year students)
COLLEGE CREDITS
Hudson Valley Community College,
College in the High School
2 credits in Industrial Relations, Safety
& Health (Year one)
3 credits in Manufacturing
Processes (Year two)
Tech Valley Manufacturing & Ma­
chining Technology was devel­
oped in cooperation with local
business and industry, colleges
and professional associations
to meet our region’s growing
demand for advanced manu­
facturing professionals.
This program is held at
Mohonasen High School in
partnership with Career & Tech
and is open to all Capital Region
high school juniors and seniors.
Students focus on skilled manufacturing,
machining and advanced manufacturing, and
learn how products are taken from concept to consumer using the latest technology to
compete in a global marketplace. They benefit from partnerships with advanced manu­
facturers such as Greno Industries Inc., GE Energy, Simmons Machine Tool, PVA, and Atlas
Copco, who offer opportunities for field trips, job shadowing and internships.
Maintenance & Light Repair (MLR)
Albany Campus
The Maintenance & Light Repair (MLR) program
provides the students with knowledge to prepare
them for entry-level technician positions in the
automotive industry. MLR is a 540-hour, one-year
program, offered as an alternative to the two-year
Automotive Service Technology (AST) program.
Students enrolled in MLR will study the same areas
as those in AST, but do not have as many laborato­
ry tasks as required in the two year AST program.
MLR TARGET STUDENT
For one year students- seniors
completing a intensive automotive
program in one year.
Students who could not attend a two
year AST program, but are interested
in solid automotive repair fundamen­
tals, so that they can further their
education at a college level.
UNITS OF STUDY
Engine repair
Automatic transmission and transaxle
In the MLR program, Career & Tech will provide a
level of training that will meet industry needs and Manual drive train and axles
Steering and suspension
provide for students who may find the AST pro­
Brakes
gram problematic due to the time requirements
needed to meet the AST laboratory tasks. Students Electrical/electronics systems
completing the MLR program will earn an ASE Stu­ Heat and air conditioning
dent Certification which is recognized nationally in Engine performance
the industry.
A technical assessment occurs at the end of one year, and Science or English integra­
tion can be given based on student/home school needs.
New Visions: Health Careers
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Off Campus
Students focusing on careers in medicine or health professions can explore their field
in depth through the New Visions: Health Careers program. The classroom is located at
either St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany or Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, where students rotate
through up to 30 clinical and administrative areas. Student rotations also include the
Center for the Disability Services, Ellis Hospital (Nott, McClellan and Bellevue) and other
agencies.
Students rotate through the operating room, pharmacy, psychiatric units, rehabilitation,
radiation oncology, food services and even maintenance, which poses special challenges in
a sterile environment. They form a clearer vision of their college and career goals by acquir­
ing firsthand knowledge of the day-to-day demands and rewards of various health care
professions.
Students additionally learn about health careers through attending medical grand rounds
and attending lectures. Medical grand rounds are opportunities for hospital staff to earn
continuing medical education credits and gain knowledge about new medical policies.
Career opportunities include: physician,
physician assistant, nurse, nurse prac­
titioner, physical/ occupational/
speech therapist, psycholo­
gist, psychiatrist, phar­
macist, pharmaceutical
researcher, medical/
scientific researcher
and health or medi­
cal business profes­
sional.
UNITS OF STUDY &
HIGH SCHOOL CREDITS
English 12 Honors: 1 credit
Participation in Gov’t Honors:
1/2 credit
Economics Honors: 1/2 credit
Introduction to Medical Science:
1 credit
Health Policy & Careers: 1 credit
COLLEGE CREDITS
The Sage Colleges
PSC 101/Political Science: 3 credits
EGL 148/English Topics Health Careers
in Literature: 3 credits
DID YOU KNOW?
Seven of the Capital Region’s 20 larg­
est private sector employers are in
the medical field, according to The
Business Review. Fifteen of the nation’s
top 25 fastest growing careers are in
the medical or health-related fields,
according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor
Statistics
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Print or broadcast journalist
Print or broadcast editor
Photographer or videographer
Producer
Director
Desktop publisher
Advertising copywriter
Copy editor
Advertising, marketing or
sales professional
Public relations or public affairs
professional
Corporate communications
professional
Researcher
Web designer or Webmaster
UNITS OF STUDY &
HIGH SCHOOL CREDITS
English 12 Honors: 1 credit
Journalism: 1 credit
Mass Communications & Marketing:
1 credit
Economics Honors: 1/2 credit
Participation in Government Honors:
1/2 credit
COLLEGE CREDITS
University at Albany –Intro to Mass
Communication: 3 credits
University at Albany –Intro to Reporting
& News Writing: 3 credits
College of St. Rose–Video Production
for the Internet: 3 credits
New Visions:
Journalism & Media Studies
Off Campus
New Visions: Journalism & Media Studies
students are immersed in the exciting
and ever-evolving world of commu­
nication.
Their classroom is based at the
Times Union, and they work
with professionals in the areas of
news writing, photojournalism,
videography and production for
print and electronic journalism.
The curriculum also offers
coursework in the field of broad­
cast journalism at the College of
St. Rose where students learn how to
operate a television studio, shoot video
in the field, and edit content in a computer
lab to create news packages for publication online.
Students also travel offsite to report on news stories and to tour radio stations, recording
studios, television studios and to visit Hearst Corp. headquarters in Manhattan.
Students learn how digital technology is changing news gathering and dissemination by
participating in interactive projects with new media technologies. Special projects include
blogging and photo and video assignments for Timesunion.com. Students also write, edit
and publish their own student newspaper, The Legacy, and they use social media sites such
as Twitter and Facebook to promote their stories and communicate with readers.
By offering an integrated program of Honors coursework, nine college credits and real
world work experience that culminates in published work and a professional career portfo­
lio, New Visions: Journalism & Media Studies gives students an edge in college preparation
and career success.
New Visions: Law & Government
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Off Campus
Students interested in current events, the electoral process and politics, government and
public policy, or the world of law can explore related careers in New Visions: Law & Gov­
ernment. Through this program based near the Capitol, students learn firsthand about the
legislative, executive and judicial branches of the government and the legal profession.
Through different internships, New Visions: Law & Government students observe and work
with legal and governmental professionals at the Office of the Attorney General, Office
of the District Attorney, courts, state legislature and a variety of public and private inter­
est advocacy organizations. Their curriculum, which offers both AP and college credits,
integrates political science, law, English and economics and includes units in foundations of
law, government and citizenship, criminal justice and civil law, political philosophy, consti­
tutional law, campaigns, elections and special interests, institutions of government, public
policy and the legal profession.
New Visions: Law & Government students’ field experiences culminate in a week-long trip
to Washington, D.C., where they meet with their U.S. senators and con­
gressional representatives and attend sessions of Congress and the
U.S. Supreme Court.
UNITS OF STUDY &
HIGH SCHOOL CREDITS
English 12 Honors: 1 credit
AP US Government & Politics:
1 credit
Economics Honors: 1/2 credit
Legal Skills Practicum: 1 credit
Criminal Justice Honors 1/2 credit
COLLEGE CREDITS:
University at Albany –Intro to Law &
Criminal Justice
Advanced Placement (AP):
3-6 credits in Political Science
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Nurse Assistant
Albany Campus
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
Home Health Aide (HHA)
Personal Care Aide (PCA)
Rehabilitation aide
Nursing home/adult home assistant
Hospital nurse assistant
UNITS OF STUDY
Introduction to nurse assisting
Scientific principles
Basic human needs &
communication
Infection control
Safety & mobility
Measuring & recording vital signs, height
& weight
Patient care & comfort measures
Principles of nutrition & fluid
balance
Body systems, common disorders &
related care procedures
Expanded role of the nurse assistant
Response to basic emergencies
Employment & career opportunities
INTEGRATED HIGH SCHOOL
CREDITS
CTE science
CTE English 12
COLLEGE ARTICULATION
Schenectady County Community
College
Bryant & Stratton College
The one-year Nurse Assistant program prepares
students to work as a supportive caregiver in
a health-care setting or pursue further educa­
tion in Practical Nursing or other health-related
disciplines.
Students learn total patient care in the classroom,
lab and through off-campus, supervised clinical ex­
periences. They prepare for the New York State Certified
Nurse Assistant (CNA) examination. Such certification quali­
fies CNAs to work in any nursing home in the state.
Students will also be able to earn Home Health Aide/Personal Care Aide certification,
which will enable them to provide an array of health and social services to ill and disabled
individuals in a home setting.
Patient Care Services
Albany Campus
Designed for students who enjoy working with others,
Patient Care Services focuses on basic skills and knowl­
edge needed for employment in a health-related field.
Students learn about infection control, personal care,
resident relations, and housekeeping as related to provid­
ing indirect care to residents of a health care facility.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Health care attendant/helper
Dietary aide
Hospital housekeeping assistant
File clerk
Patient Care Services students gain real-world experience
through job sampling experiences at health care and
nursing facilities. Upon completion, they are prepared
for a range of career opportunities or further training in
the health care field. Students may be able to earn up to
three certifications: Companion Caregiver, Patient Care
Associate, and Home Health Aide certifications.
UNITS OF STUDY
Infection control & universal
precautions
Personal care for the health field
Bed making
Health care services
Staff relations
Communication skills
Basic CPR and First Aid
Patient Care Services is a Career Studies program for
students who want to learn hands-on at an alternative
pace. The program provides challenging, developmen­
tally appropriate career prep experiences.
Career Studies programs have a student-teacher ratio of approximately 12:1 and are
taught by educators with substantial experience in their profession.
Residential Construction/
Heavy Equipment
Schoharie Campus
Opportunities abound for experienced construction professionals and equipment opera­
tors. Residential Construction/Heavy Equipment students rotate through three key areas:
general construction techniques and tools, preventive equipment maintenance and equip­
ment operation.
They learn through standardized craft training programs developed by the National Center
for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).
Students also learn how to operate and maintain backhoes, skidsteers and excavators.
Work-based experiences, field trips, guest speakers and competitions reinforce hands-on
and classroom learning.
Residential Construction/Heavy Equipment students who pass written and performance
exams can earn NCCER certifications,
which are recognized nationwide
by contractors and employ­
ers. Upon completion
of the program, they
may continue their
education through
the Commercial
Construction/
Heavy Equip­
ment program
or enter the
workforce,
apprenticeship
programs or
college.
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Home builder
Carpenter’s assistant
Construction equipment operator
Forestry equipment operator
Equipment maintenance technician
Laborer • Lumberyard worker
UNITS OF STUDY
Safety
Hand & power tools
Blueprints
Basic rigging
Basic equipment operation
& maintenance
Residential construction technologies
Communication & employability skills
Construction math
COLLEGE ARTICULATION
SUNY Alfred
SUNY Cobleskill
Pima Community College, Tucson, AZ
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Motorcycle & ATV technician
Marine & personal watercraft technician
Snowmobile technician
Outdoor power equipment technician
UNITS OF STUDY
2- and 4-stroke theory
Diagnostics & maintenance
Engine service & repair
Ignition service & repair
Fuel system service & repair
INTEGRATED HIGH SCHOOL
CREDITS
CTE English 12 (2nd year students)
COLLEGE ARTICULATION
SUNY Cobleskill
AGEN 101, Intro to Ag Engineering
Technology
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Retail & Office Services
Albany Campus
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Students completing this program
may seek employment in office,
retail or other professional settings
or continue their education as adult
students.
UNITS OF STUDY
Entry-level business, retail & office
skills
Customer service
Basic business communication skills
Keyboarding and Microsoft Office
Cash register operation
Inventorying and ordering
Money management, budgeting and
business accounting
Advertising
Website content and planning and
maintenance
Employability skills and workplace
learning
Retail & Office Services is designed
for students who are interested in
working with others in an of­
fice, retail or customer service
setting and would like to learn
basic, business-related skills.
Students learn about cus­
tomer service, written and
spoken communication, office
and computer skills, budget­
ing and money management,
inventory and ordering, advertis­
ing, basic accounting and business
math.
Retail & Office Services students also
build skills in problem-solving, organizing,
business and telephone etiquette, and working
as a team. Students spend one to two days each week working in the community at Retail,
Customer Service and office related work sites with the support of a job coach/TA.
They work hands-on and as a team at the Campus Store and Real World Fashion Boutique,
as well as in the classroom. By gaining experience during class and in the field, students
are well-prepared to not only get a job, but to keep it. They benefit both personally and
professionally. Retail & Office Services is a Career Studies program for students who want
to learn hands-on, at an alternative pace. The program provides challenging, developmen­
tally appropriate career prep experiences. Career Studies programs at Career & Tech have a
student-teacher ratio of approximately 12:1 and are taught by experienced teachers.
Senior STEM@CNSE
SUNY CNSE Campus
Senior STEM@CNSE is a full year academic program that provides students with a unique
senior year experience exploring career options in emerging technologies that will change
the world we live in.
The CNSE STEM program is housed in the Tech Valley High School building on the SUNY
CNSE Campus in Albany and utilizes the highly effective program model that is used by
New Visions Programs across New York state.
High school seniors participate in a rich program of project-based instruction and handson learning in various advanced manufacturing and research settings. Students will enroll
in a college course on the CNSE campus each semester and fulfill English 12 and social
studies 12 requirements for graduation.
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CAREER
OPPORTUNITIES
Students completing this program may
seek employment or further
education in the fields of nanotechnol­
ogy, medicine, engineering, computer
chip fabrication, advanced manufacturing
systems and computer chip fabrication
and performance.
UNITS OF STUDY
Science instruction based on problem
solving through biology,
chemistry and physics
Participation in government
Economics
English 12
COLLEGE COURSES
To be Determined
Sterile Processing Technician
Albany Campus
Sterile processing technicians decontaminate, inspect, package and sterilize equipment and
devises used in the healthcare environment. These items
can range from very complex devices to simple,
hand-held surgical instruments.
Sterile Processing Technicians serve a
vital role in the healthcare indus­
try, combating the spread of
hospital-borne illnesses, as well
as diseases.
Sterile Processing Technicians
find employment in hospitals,
ambulatory surgical centers,
medical laboratories, birth
centers and other facilities
where sterilized equipment is
needed.
Upon completion of the two-year
program, students are eligible to take
the national exam for certification.
UNITS OF STUDY
Infection control practices
Decontamination and sterilization
guidelines
Microbiology
Anatomy
Medical terminology and surgical
procedures
Material management functions
INTEGRATED HIGH SCHOOL
CREDITS
Science (1st year students)
English 12 (2nd year students)
COLLEGE ARTICULATION
To be determined
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Video Game & Animation Design
Albany Campus
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Game designer, developer or specialist
Website or webpage designer
Graphic designer or specialist
Animator or illustrator
Video game tester
UNITS OF STUDY
Video game design
Computer graphics
Animation
Programming
Marketing and advertising
Entreprenuership
Desktop publishing
Computer information systems
INTEGRATED HIGH SCHOOL
CREDITS
CTE math
Video Game & Animation Design is a oneyear program for students interested
in the creative worlds of video game
design, computer graphics, program­
ming, and animation. Students learn
how to create video games, digital
art, computer graphics, anima­
tions, and other applications.
Students work with both a PC
and a Mac to create a variety of
projects and are prepared to take
Adobe Certified Associate exams for
Photoshop and Flash.
Upon completion of the program, students
may continue their Career & Tech studies in
Internet Application Design or Computer & Network
Technician/Information Technology, or at college.
COLLEGE ARTICULATION
Schenectady County
Community College
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Students completing this program may
seek employment or continue their
education as adult students.
UNITS OF STUDY
Workplace values
Communication skills
Cooking skills
Copying & filing
Folding, stapling, hole punching, book
binding & heat shrinking machines
Courier & mailroom practices
Mercantile experiences including stock­
ing, display & sales
Cash register operation
Pretzel machine & toaster oven operation
Customer service
Maintenance & housekeeping
Dining room & laundry practices
Vocational Training & Transition
Albany Campus
Self-confidence. Independence. Work experience. Job training.
The Vocational Training & Transition program provides students with the opportunity to put all of the
pieces together and start building a future. They learn marketable job skills and improve their interpersonal
abilities. The program features operation of a campus store, copy and mailing center, bindery and lamina­
tion service, laundry services, basic cooking program, clothing and uniform boutique, mailing services and
courier service.
Students spend 2-3 days per week at community based work sites such as BJ’s Warehouse, Peter Harris
Clothing, Price Chopper, Regional Food Bank and the Science Warehouse. They are supported at each of
these sites by a TA/job coach.
Vocational Training & Transition is a Career Studies program for students who want to learn hands-on at an
alternative pace. The program provides challenging, developmentally appropriate career prep experiences.
Career Studies programs have a student-teacher ratio of approximately 12:1:2 and are taught by highly
-trained special education teachers.
Welding & Metal Fabrication
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Albany Campus
Welding & Metal Fabrication students learn the skills and techniques necessary for success in a career that values well-trained, experienced workers. They learn shielded metal arc welding (stick); MIG, flux-cored and TIG welding; and automated Orbital TIG welding.
They also learn about the operation of welding and metal fabrication machinery, blueprint reading, cleanroom environments and shop theory.
The program offers students the opportunity to take multiple American Welding Society welder certification tests free of charge.
Upon completion, students are prepared to seek employment or proceed with more advanced training at a technical school or college. Career information may be found at www.aws.org.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Orbital welding technician
TIG welder
Sheet metal fabricator
Pipe fitter/welder
Ornamental iron worker
MIG welder
Structural welder
Production welder
Quality control/welding inspector
Boilermaker
UNITS OF STUDY
Shielded metal arc welding
Gas tungsten arc welding
Oxyfuel welding
Plasma arc cutting
Sheet metal layout &
development
Fabrication procedures
Gas metal arc welding
Flux cored arc welding
Automated Orbital GTAW
Cleanroom environment
AWS/ASME welding certifications
INTEGRATED HIGH SCHOOL
CREDITS
CTE science (1st year students)
CTE English 12 (2nd year students)
COLLEGE ARTICULATION
SUNY Alfred
SUNY Delhi
SUNY Mohawk Valley
Community College
Pima Community College, Tucson, AZ
CAREER & TECHNICAL SCHOOL
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Additional Career & Tech Opportunities with
QUESTAR III BOCES
Off Campus
In an effort to provide students with
the widest availability of career and
technical education opportunities,
Capital Region BOCES and Questar III
BOCES (Rensselaer/Columbia/Greene
counties) are accepting students in pro­
grams offered uniquely by each BOCES.
The following programs are available at
Questar III BOCES for students in the
Capital Region BOCES region.
For more information on the programs,
please visit www.questar.org.
CAPITAL REGION
AVIATION
As the only high school flight train­
ing program in the Capital District,
Aviation prepares students for the
FAA flight test for a private license.
Possible career opportunities include
commercial pilot, air traffic control­
ler, FAA administrator or airframe and
power plant mechanic. The program is
based at Columbia-Greene Educational
Center/Columbia County Airport for
Questar III BOCES students and at
Schenectady County Airport for Capi­
tal Region BOCES students.
2015-2016
AVIATION MAINTENANCE
TECHNOLOGY I & II
An exciting program, Aviation Mainte­
nance Technology provides students
with a foundation of knowledge and
hands-on experience in aviation produc­
tion, maintenance and repair. Subjects
covered include aviation mechanics,
airframe and powerplant. As part of the
course, students receive some basic flight
training.
CAREERS IN HEALTH CARE
This program is open to high school
seniors interested in learning about
a variety of high demand health and
emergency medical careers before
entering college. Utilizing classroom
instruction, professional speakers and
real-life experiences at local healthrelated facilities, students will establish
a solid foundation for pursuing a career
in the fast-growing field of health
care. Students will become certified as
American Heart Association BLS/CPR
instructors and may earn credit in a
related college course.
NEW VISIONS: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY,
ENGINEERING & MATH (STEM)
For high school seniors only
STEM students are at the forefront of
technology in all fields. They explore
careers that: combat world hunger; res­
cue the environment; save thousands
of children from fatal disease; and help
millions of people live more comfort­
able and productive lives. Students
study how to implement state-of-the­
art science as they explore the world of
technology and engineering.
Located at Rensselaer Polytechnic Insti­
tute (RPI) in Troy, students participate
in laboratory experiments and interact
with scientific professionals.
NEW VISIONS: SCIENTIFIC
RESEARCH & WORLD HEALTH
For high school seniors only
Gain a worldwide perspective on
health while learning how scientific and
mathematical principles are applied to
promote health and prevent disease.
Located at the University at Albany’s
East Campus in East Greenbush,
students participate in health focused
research environments. The program
integrates rigorous academics with
hands-on experiences. You will observe,
interact with and learn from profession­
als conducting research and practicing
public health in the community.
NEW VISIONS: VISUAL &
PERFORMING ARTS
For high school seniors only
This unique program provides opportu­
nities to explore a wide array of careers
in the visual and performing arts.
Based at The Arts Center of the Capital
Region in Troy, the program blends an
integrated curriculum in college-level
English, music, art, theatre and film
studies with hands-on experience in a
creative academic environment.
Students will participate in both
workshops and classroom instruction.
Furthermore, they gain valuable insight
into career options by working directly
with local visual and performing artists
such as jewelry designers, photogra­
phers, dancers and actors and through
visiting art galleries and attending live
theater productions.
Albany & Schoharie Campuses
High School Equivalency (HSE) classes prepare students for the TASC diploma exam through self-paced learning and
individualized lessons in language arts, reading, writing, math, social studies and science. Enrollment is continuous,
and students can test when they are ready. The HSE program offers an alternative to dropping out of school.
Classes are two-and-a-half hours per day, during the school-year schedule. These classes pair well with a Career and
Tech class to provide an academic credential as well as employability skills.
Albany & Schoharie Campuses
The Capital Region BOCES Adult
Education program provides the
next step in the education ladder for
some students after they graduate
high school.
HVAC CERTIFICATION &
TRAINING PROGRAM
Career opportunities abound for
certified heating, ventilation and air
conditioning (HVAC) technicians.
The Capital Region BOCES Career &
Technical School’s 450-hour HVAC
Certification & Training program
provides adult students with the
education, training and experience
needed to earn valuable national
certifications and prepare for reward­
ing positions and/or career advance­
ment.
The program offers adult students
a convenient location at Career &
Tech’s Albany (Colonie) campus and
a schedule suited to their needs.
Graduates have advanced their ca­
reers with regional employers includ­
ing GlobalFoundries.
WELDER CERTIFICATION
TRAINING PROGRAM
Students can obtain multiple welder
certifications under the following
welding codes:
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American Welding Society
(AWS)
American Society of Mechanical
Engineers (ASME)
New York Department of Trans­
portation (DOT)
HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA
Starting in 2014, New York State
replaced the GED exam and use the
Test Assessing Secondary Completion
(TASC) exam to award a High School
Equivalency Diploma.
Classes provide self-paced learning
and individualized lessons designed
specifically for adult students. To pre­
pare for the HSE exam, adults study
language arts, reading and writing,
math, social studies and science. The
HSE program features flexible sched­
uling and a variety of class locations
in the community as well as at our
campuses. Classes are free.
For more information visit
www.capitalregionboces.org/
CareerTech/AdultEd/adult_ed
Upon successful completion, stu­
dents will earn the following national
credentials:
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American Welding Society
(AWS) SENSE Level 1 Welder
Certification
National Center for Construction
Education and Research (NC­
CER) Phase 1 Welder Endorse­
ment
Occupational Safety & Health
Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour
Construction Safety Card
2015-2016
The program for adult students
teaches the welding skills employers
need: workers with the right special­
izations and certifications to meet
the demands of today’s competitive
jobs. This 500-hour training and cer­
tification program prepares individu­
als for a career in welding. Education
for both the future workforce and
the advancement of skills for existing
welders is an integral part of the CTE
Welder Certification Program. The
curriculum combines hands-on tech­
nical training, supporting classroom
lessons in weld theory and online
practice modules.
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CAREER & TECHNICAL SCHOOL
Post High School
CAPITAL REGION
Equivalency Diploma for High School Students
CAREER & TECHNICAL SCHOOL
CAPITAL REGION
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Health Careers for Adult Students
Albany Campus
The demand for educated and expe­
rienced health care professionals is
growing exponentially as our society
ages. A wide range of rewarding career
opportunities for adults are available in
our region and nationwide. The Capital
Region BOCES Health Careers Center,
established in 2009, is dedicated to adult
learners’ personal and professional needs
and features classrooms, labs and offices
focusing on health careers education.
Infection control
Safety & mobility
Measuring & recording vital signs, height
& weight
Patient care & comfort measures
Principles of nutrition & fluid balance
Body systems, common disorders & related
care procedures
Expanded role of the nurse assistant
Response to basic emergencies
Employment opportunities &
career growth
NURSE ASSISTANT FOR
ADULT STUDENTS
COLLEGE ARTICULATION
Schenectady County Community College
Bryant & Stratton College
Nurse Assistant for Adult Students is
a full-time or part-time/evening study
program encompassing 120 hours of
classroom and clinical instruction as
required by New York State. It prepares
students to work as a supportive care­
giver in a health-care setting or pursue
further education in Practical Nursing
or other health-related disciplines.
Students learn total patient care in the
classroom, lab and through off-cam­
pus, supervised clinical experiences.
Upon completion, they are prepared
for the New York State Certified Nurse
Assistant examination. Such certifica­
tion qualifies them to work in any nurs­
ing home in the state.
2015-2016
Students also can earn Home Health
Aide and Personal Care Aide certi­
fications, which will enable them to
provide an array of health and social
services to ill and disabled individuals
in a home setting.
PRACTICAL NURSING FOR ADULTS
Nursing is one of the nation’s fastest
growing and highest demand jobs,
offering ambitious men and women
a challenge with many rewards. The
Practical Nursing for Adult Students
program encompasses 1,100 hours of
classroom and clinical study and offers
both full-day and part-time study pro­
grams. Students learn about all levels
of patient care, and they participate in
hands-on, supervised clinical experi­
ences at local health care facilities.
Upon completion, they are prepared
to take the National Council Licensure
Examination to become Licensed Prac­
tical Nurses. The program also provides
a solid foundation for college. Satisfac­
tory completion of an entrance exam
is required of all students enrolling in
Practical Nursing.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
Home Health Aide (HHA)
Personal Care Aide (PCA)
Rehabilitation aide
Nursing home/adult home assistant
Hospital nurse assistant
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Hospital staff nurse (surgery, cardiac, neu­
roscience, pediatrics, rehabilitation)
Occupational health nurse
Nursing home nurse
Home care nurse
Physician’s office or clinic nurse
UNITS OF STUDY
Introduction to nurse assisting
Scientific principles
Basic human needs & communication
UNITS OF STUDY
Nursing history & skills
Anatomy & physiology
Nutrition & diet therapy
Microbiology/infection control
Introduction to pharmacology
Medical/surgical nursing
Maternal & neonatal nursing
Mental health nursing
Nursing care of the elderly
Transcultural nursing in community care
Child development of health and disease
Critical thinking in nursing practice
Nursing leadership & ethics
Pharmacology
Study skills
Supervised clinical experiences
COLLEGE ARTICULATION
Bryant & Stratton College
Hudson Valley Community College
Maria College
NYS LPN-to-RN Articulation Model
STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN
Sterile processing technicians decon­
taminate, inspect, package and sterilize
equipment and devises used in the
healthcare environment. These items
can range from very complex devices to
simple, hand-held surgical instruments.
Sterile Processing Technicians serve a
vital role in the healthcare industry,
combating the spread of hospital-borne
illnesses, as well as diseases.
Sterile Processing Technicians find
employment in hospitals, ambulatory
surgical centers, medical laboratories,
birth centers and other facilities where
sterilized equipment is needed.
Upon completion of the two-year pro­
gram, students are eligible to take the
national exam for certification.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT
HEALTH CAREERS FOR ADULTS
Capital Region Career &
Technical School
Health Careers Center
1015 Watervliet Shaker Road
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 862-4709 FAX: 862-4740
www.capitalregionboces.org/
CareerTech/Programs/adult_health
Taking classes at Capital Region BOCES Career and Tech­
nical School (CTE) gives students lifelong skills — whether
they pursue a career or college after graduation.
CTE Students learn:
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Responsibility — To be prepared and ready to learn.
Work ethic/professionalism — To consistently dem­
onstrate positive work habits by completing assigned
tasks on time and as instructed. Students also learn to
regularly maintain a clean, safe and productive work
environment and to prepare themselves for work with
proper dress and hygiene.
DID YOU
”51 PERCENT OF
AVAILABLE JOBS ARE
MIDDLE SKILL JOBS YET ONLY 39% OF THE
AVAILABLE WORKFORCE IS TRAINED TO
THAT LEVEL. WE NEED TO PRIME THE PIPE­
LINE, WE NEED TO GET MORE YOUNGSTERS
ENGAGED. “
- Matt Gratten, executive director
Workforce Development S.C.C.C.
Interpersonal skills — To consistently demonstrate
positive interaction skills and to respond appropri­
ately to their peers, bosses and customers.
Teamwork — To consistently work collaboratively
and cooperatively with others.
Response to supervision — To respond to supervi­
sion positively and to accept constructive feedback
Problem solving — To regularly explore all options
and consider all alternatives when solving problems
independently
KNOW:
Time management — To consistently meet assigned
deadlines and manage multiple tasks and projects
with minimal supervision
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General workplace technology skills — To demon­
strate the proper use of information technology with
minimal support.
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Language skills - oral communication — To con­
sistently speak clearly and effectively and to demon­
strate an understanding of the audience’s needs.
Language skills - reading/writing — To demonstrate
grade-level literacy sills and comprehend written
material, including work-related documents. Students
must also write clearly for a multitude of audiences.
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Women are needed to fill a growing critical shortage
of skilled union construction workers. (Committee of
Women in the Trades, AFL-CIO)
Many information technology jobs offer flexible
schedules or telecommuting, making it easier to
blend career and family. (National Center for Women
& Information Technology)
Today is a great time to become a male nurse, with
the increased demand for nurses in a profitable and
professionally rewarding career. (Johnson & Johnson,
DiscoverNursing.com)
With the transition from mechanic to technician and
ever-increasing complexity of vehicles, automotive
service requires advanced training. Educated and ex­
perienced female technicians who know electronics,
can diagnose and solve problems, and communicate
with customers are in demand. (Monster.com)
2015-2016
”CAPITAL REGION BOCES IS A MAIN PLAYER
HERE IN TERMS OF SKILLS DEVELOPMENT... AND
IN TERMS OF PREPARING PEOPLE FOR THE JOBS
THAT EXIST.”
- U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko.
CAREER & TECHNICAL SCHOOL
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CAPITAL REGION
Capital Region BOCES prepares
students for college and career
CAREER & TECHNICAL SCHOOL
CAPITAL REGION
COMPONENT HIGH SCHOOLS
The Capital Region Career & Technical School is operated
by the Capital Region Board of Cooperative Educational
Services (BOCES) and is accredited by the Middle
States Association of Colleges and Schools. The Capital
Region BOCES provides a range of educational and
support services to 23 school districts located in Albany,
Schenectady, Schoharie and southern Saratoga counties.
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and secondary and higher education serve on
our school’s Business & Education Partnership
Advisory Committees and work closely with our
faculty and staff. They help our school stay apprised
of employment needs and trends, keep course
offerings current and develop new programs.
Advisory Committee members also provide our
students and alumni with valuable opportunities
for job exploration, shadowing, internship,
apprenticeship and part- and full-time employment.
A list of members can be found at
www.capitalregionboces.org/CareerTech
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Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central
Bethlehem Central
Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central
Cobleskill-Richmondville Central
Cohoes City
Duanesburg Central
Green Island Union Free
Guilderland Central
Menands Union Free
Middleburgh Central
Mohonasen Central
Niskayuna Central
North Colonie Central
Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central
Schalmont Central
Schenectady City
Schoharie Central
Scotia-Glenville Central
Sharon Springs Central
Shenendehowa Central
South Colonie Central
Voorheesville Central
Watervliet City