BOCES CTE Programs

OCM BOCES outlines these two-year program offerings as being designed to provide students with a broad-spectrum of job specific skills using the most current business and industry technologies.  These skills prepare students for the workforce and post-secondary study.  Students enrolled in CTE programs may also earn high school core academic credit and college-level credit.

CTE Programs are located at the Irvin E. Henry Campus location (unless otherwise noted*):

6820 Thompson Rd.

Syracuse, NY 13211

Career and Technical Education Programs include:  

• Automotive Collision Technology

• Automotive Technology

• Automotive Technology* (a 2nd program located at Burdick Driver's Village - separate application is required)

• Computer Technology

• Construction Technology

• Cosmetology

• Culinary & Pastry Arts

• Early Childhood Education

• Health Occupations

• Heavy Equipment Repair, Operation & Diesel Technology (located at Tracey Road Equipment - separate application is required)

• Laboratory Technician

• Media Marketing Communications* (located at WCNY Studios - separate application is required)

• Physical Therapy Professions* (located across the street from Thompspon Rd. BOCES - separate application is required)

• Welding Technology

Morning CTE Programs

Morning OCM BOCES CTE programs are typically designed for seniors attending the second year of their two-year program.  Seniors attending the morning session return to Westhill High School for 7th period lunch, and 8/9,  10th and 11th period courses.

Afternoon CTE Programs

Afternoon OCM BOCES are typically designed for juniors attending the first year of their two-year program.   Juniors attending the afternoon session will attend periods 1-4 and 5th period lunch at Westhill High School prior to departing for the OCM BOCES Campus.

New Vision Programs

These one-year programs are offered in the morning and designed for seniors to provide an in-depth overview of their chosen professional field.  New Vision Programs include:

• New Vision Criminal Justice Program (located in the Civic Center) 

• New Vision Engineering Professions Program (located at Lockheed Martin)

• New Vision Medical Professions Program (located across the street from Thompson Rd. BOCES)

New Vision application requirements include: Completed student application and two letter of recommendation.

For additional program information please see your counselor and visit the OCM BOCES website for further details.