Career and Tech News

Students in the Erie 1 BOCES Fashion Design Technology program will show off their fashion designs on the runway during the 2023 FUSION Fashion Show: Lust For Life .
The FUSION Fashion Show, which has been running since 2009, will take place on Thursday, March 30 and will showcase the work of 14 high school fashion students from across Western New York. The theme for this year’s show, Lust For Life, was developed by students, who said they wanted to live life passionately...
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The work of students in the Aviation Technology program at Erie 1 BOCES’ Harkness Career and Technical Center was shared by WIVB-TV as they prepared to compete in the General Aviation Manufacturers Association’s Aviation Design Challenge.
"A great thing that this class offers is hands-on learning, and the chance to talk to other like-minded people and see how they're trying to pursue their career in aviation," said Nathaniel Brown, a senior at Williamsville Central...
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A Depew student is among five New York State CTE high school seniors nominated for the prestigious U.S. Presidential Scholars Program . Congratulations to Cody Cardinal, who attends the Electrical Systems program at Erie 1 BOCES Harkness Career & Technical Center under the guidance of instructor Garth Merlino. The recognition from the U.S. Department of Education is one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students.
“Each has shown excellence in...
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West Seneca, NY – Scott Bindemann has been appointed to serve as director of Erie 1 BOCES’ Career and Technical Education (CTE) division.
Bindemann, whose appointment was approved by the organization’s Board of Education, will be responsible for the performance of students, staff and administration within the CTE, New Visions and P-TECH programs. He will also lead the design, development, delivery and evaluation of CTE programs and services provided by...
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Kenton Career & Technical Center students took home first place in the high school division of the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute’s annual Gingerbread Competition. The team, comprised of three seniors, created a Hallmark-inspired holiday castle.
Congratulations to teachers Meghan Finamore and Bernard Scozzaro and their students:
Jordyn Fiorello, Baking & Pastry Arts, Kenmore West High School
Kayla Donovan, Culinary Arts, Grand Island High School
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