BOCES CTE Programs

OCM BOCES Career and Technical Education

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* (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

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.