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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.

Connecting Counselors and Students to Career and Technical Education

Current students, alumni, business partners and BOCES team members recently welcomed high school counselors from component districts for a breakfast and CTE program showcase.

Trucks & Treats Is Back

Children love big trucks and candy. Students in the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Early Childhood Education program and SkillsUSA at WSWHE BOCES are putting a spin on Halloween. Your average trunk-or-treat event includes decking out cars in the holiday spirit. On October 24, 2026 from 2pm to 5pm, trucks from local businesses will roll down to the F. Donald Myers Education Center at 15 Henning Rd in Saratoga Springs, gather in the parking lot, and give out treats to the public. So dress up in your best Halloween costume and enjoy the afternoon. Additional food items will be available for purchase.

Fifteen Staff Members Honored at Tenure Ceremony

On September 9, 2026, WSWHE BOCES honored 15 staff members who earned tenure.

CTE At The Washington County Fair

Want to learn some new culinary techniques? How about learning the latest hair braiding trends, seeing MIG welding, or checking out how to operate a mini-excavator? These are just a few of the demonstrations visitors can attend when WSWHE BOCES highlights its Career and Technical Education (CTE) program at the Washington County Fair August 24-30, 2026.