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The New York State Governor’s office visited Erie 1 BOCES, which was recently allocated a Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) award. Erie 1 BOCES Workforce Development division received $198,000 in CFA funding to support training for aspiring certified nursing assistants, home health aides, CNC machining and electromechanical maintenance workers, and welders. 
On Tuesday, Sept. 15, Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul addressed Erie 1 BOCES staff, local media and public figures...
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Timm Slade, Executive Director of Section VI for the past 11 years, will be retiring effective November 11.
Slade, a graduate of Iroquois High School and former athletic director at Wilson, Pavilion and West Seneca, was hired by both the Section and Erie 1 BOCES in 2009. He was the first full-time Executive Director in the Section’s history. He replaced Bob Dinse, who had taken the position after retiring from the Wilson School District. Slade has served 33 years in...
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Patricia Wilkosz, senior training coordinator at Erie 1 BOCES, has reached a significant milestone in her career. At a virtual ceremony, Wilkosz was recently celebrated for her 30 years of service with a service award.
Wilkosz began her career with Erie 1 BOCES as a temporary clerk typist at the Harkness and Potter centers in 1988 before becoming permanent, part-time. From clerk typist she became a senior clerk typist confidential, principal clerk typist, principal personnel...
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Kim Borden, senior print technician at Erie 1 BOCES, has reached a significant milestone in his career. At a virtual ceremony, Borden was recently celebrated for his 30 years of service with a service award.
Borden began his career with Erie 1 BOCES as a laborer before becoming offset machine operator, senior offset machine operator and his current position where he oversees the Erie 1 BOCES Print Shop.
“Over the 30 years I have seen the print shop grow from its...
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Erie 1 BOCES is proud to recognize Joseph Galluzzo as he celebrates 30 years of service in the organization.
Galluzzo works as a teacher aide. He noted he enjoys every part of his job.
“It has been like a book that I enjoy reading every day,” he said.
Galluzzo is a 40-year member of the Niagara Frontier Officials Association for three sports – football, softball, and off-ice hockey. He has also coached three sports at a number of local high schools...
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