News

The work of students to build a house at Erie 1 BOCES Potter Career & Technical Center was highlighted by WGRZ-TV , as they prepare to sell the home at auction.
The 1,379 square-foot ranch was built by students in the building trades program, with support from students in the electrical systems and heating, ventilation and air conditioning programs.
“This is a great project for the students to experience a real job site and put their learning into practice,”...
Read More...

A pair of Erie 1 BOCES students are taking their talents to the national stage, representing New York State at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in June.
The annual competition, held this year in Atlanta, Ga., are career competition events showcasing the best career and technical education students in the nation. The opportunity was made possible following each students’ performance at the SkillsUSA New York State competition in April.
Colin...
Read More...

Contributor: The I.D.E.A Committee 
This years theme for Juneteenth of Buffalo: is “Discovering our Roots”                                                                                                                                            
...
Read More...

Contributor: The I.D.E.A Committee
World Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations to honor refugees around the globe. It falls each year on June 20th and celebrates the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country because of natural disasters, or  to escape conflict or persecution. This year, World Refugee Day focuses on the power of inclusion and solutions for refugees. This year's tagline is: “Hope...
Read More...

Contributor: The I.D.E.A Committee
Immigrant Heritage Month was established in June 2014 as part of the I Stand with Immigrants initiative, which is powered by FWD.us Education Fund. The goal of this initiative is to encourage immigrants to share their stories and demonstrate the value immigration has for the country.  Part of this initiative is the “I Am An Immigrant”  campaign and the celebration of National immigrant Month in June.   
...
Read More...