Career and Tech News

The quick thinking and emergency preparedness training of Erie 1 BOCES student Brody Kaufman made all of the difference as he stepped up to help save the life of a kayaker in distress while traveling with family in Florida. 
“Focusing on the end goal, it just made you keep going,” said Brody, a student in the Emergency Medical and Fire Services program at the Kenton Career & Technical Education Center. “That sense of pride, it's immense.” 
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The creative designs of a record class of students in the Fashion Design Technology program at Erie 1 BOCES hit the runway during the FUSION '25 Fashion Show. 
The April 3 show, held at Salvatore’s Italian Garden, showcased the work of 24 high school fashion students from across Western New York. This year’s class of designers is the largest since the show was first held in 2009.  
Among the highlights for the show was a...
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Growing interest in fashion and environmental sustainability is driving record enrollment and excitement in Erie 1 BOCES’ Fashion Design Technology program ahead of FUSION ’25 Fashion Show: Portals of Illusion. 
The show, which will take place at 7 p.m. on April 3 at Salvatore’s Italian Garden, 6461 Transit Rd, Depew, will showcase the work of 24 high school fashion students from across Western New York. This year’s class of designers is...
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Maryvale Union Free School District senior Alexis Fronczak is excelling in her studies in the Early Childhood Education program at the Potter Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center. Beyond her studies, Alexis said the program has positively impacted her outlook on facing challenges.
“The biggest advantage I’ve gained is understanding that things will get easier,” Alexis said. “You shouldn’t give up and learn from failure.”
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Lancaster High School senior Kasia Lawrence is thriving in the New Vision Connections: Health-Related Careers program at Oishei Children’s Hospital. Kasia credited the program, which gives honors-level seniors the opportunity to observe all aspects of the medical field in action, with helping her find her path after high school.
“I’ve always wanted to be in the medical field, and this program let me immerse myself in what I love,” she said. “After...
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