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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.

15 men and women in the retiree class of 2025 posing

Honoring 26 Remarkable Careers: WSWHE BOCES Celebrates 2025 Retirees

Twenty six staff were honored in a retiree recognition ceremony on May 14 at the Ballard Road Conference Center. Collectively, the staff members served 564 years to WSWHE BOCES.

graphic with image of 3 people holding seedlings in their hands and dates of sale

Horticulture, Landscape & Floral Design Program To Hold Plant Sale

Looking to spruce up your garden? Horticulture, Landscape & Floral Design students can provide that perfect addition.

PTECH Hosts Third Annual Completion Dinner to Celebrate Graduates' Achievements

On May 7, 2025, the Southern Adirondack PTECH program proudly hosted its third annual Completion Dinner Celebration, recognizing the achievements of this year’s graduating class.