Southern Adirondack PTECH Celebrates Class of 2026 Completion
On May 7, 2026, the fourth annual Southern Adirondack PTECH Completion Dinner Celebration recognized the achievements of this year’s graduating class.
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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.
News & Announcements
211 WSWHE BOCES Students Earn Induction Into National Technical Honor Society
Two hundred eleven students from WSWHE BOCES, representing the Early College Career Academy program, the F. Donald Myers Education Center in Saratoga Springs and the Southern Adirondack Education Center in Hudson Falls, were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society in April 2026.
Students Rise to the Challenge at SkillsUSA States
Students from the WSWHE BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs and the Early College Career Academy (ECCA) demonstrated exceptional skill and professionalism at the SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Championships, held April 22-24, 2026, at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, NY.
WSWHE BOCES and SUNY Adirondack Honored by NYSSBA as “Champions of Change” for Manufacturing and STEAM Day
The Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex Board of Cooperative Educational Services (WSWHE BOCES), in partnership with SUNY Adirondack, has been recognized by the New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) as part of its Champions of Change program, celebrating innovative and impactful programs across New York State.
Where Learning Meets Belonging: Inside the 2026 BEARS Bonanza
WSWHE BOCES celebrated Autism Acceptance Month with the third annual BEARS Bonanza held at the F. Donald Myers Education Center in Saratoga Springs on April 14, 2026.
Featured Programs
Automotive Technology
A two-year program based on the National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF) model for Maintenance and Light Repair.
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HVAC-R
A two-year program aligned with the most current HVAC-R Excellence modules relevant for this geographic area and industry needs and trends.
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Horticulture, Landscaping & Floral Design
A two-year program aligns with the NYS Nursery & Landscape Association.
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Construction Trades
A two-year program based on the Residential Construction Academy Series.
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Industrial & Performance Machining
A two-year program based on the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) standards and related curriculum.
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