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At a Glance

+$19,000 Nationally, CTE grads make $19k more per year than college grads with associates degrees.
75% Nationally, three out of four CTE students continue on to college.
31 School districts are served in Washington, Saratoga, Warren, Hamilton, and Essex Counties.
20 CTE offers more than 20 programs

The Future of Career Success Starts Here

Combining academic programs with real hands-on learning, Career and Technical Education (CTE) provides its students with many different paths to the future. Some go on to college, others go right into a career. All have started to achieve the occupational and 21st Century skills so important in building a successful life and career.

4 winning students from FFA award posing

Myers CTE Environmental Conservation & Forestry Team Competes at National FFA Convention

The F. Donald Myers Education Center Environmental Conservation & Forestry student team recently traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana to compete at the National FFA Convention, representing New York State in the Forestry Career Development Event.

Commission Betty Rosa with instructor and 3 students at BOCES Expo. Table is set with promotional items, including a dog and rabbit.

Small Animal Science Students Represent WSWHE BOCES at Statewide BOCES Expo

On November 3, 2025, students from the Career and Technical Education Small Animal Science program represented WSWHE BOCES at the Fall BOCES Expo, hosted in partnership with the New York State Education Department. The event was held at the request of New York State Education Commissioner Dr. Betty A. Rosa and highlighted innovative BOCES programs that prepare students for college, careers and life after graduation.

Together Against Bullying: WSWHE BOCES Celebrates Unity Day

October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, and each year, students and staff across WSWHE BOCES come together to celebrate Unity Day through engaging and meaningful activities. The event is part of a national movement to stand together against bullying and promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.

Future Innovators Celebrate Manufacturing Day with Hands-On Learning

On Oct. 17, 2025, the Southern Adirondack Pathways in Technology Early College High School (PTECH) program brought together 100 students in grades nine through 12 from across the region for an event celebrating and promoting Manufacturing and STEAM Pathways.