Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs are offered to high school students through BOCES and focus on preparing them for employment, careers, and post-secondary education.
2-year programs- Students attend 1/2 day in the junior and senior year. Credits earned-1 Math, 1 English, 1 Science and 5 CTE. (Except Nurse Assistant-Credits earned-1 English, 1 Math, 1 Science, .5 Health, 4.5 CTE)
1-year program- Animal Science students attend 1/2 day in either their junior or senior year. Credits earned 1 English, 1 Science, 2 CTE.
Mi-Tech-Students attend 1/2 day during their 10th-grade year. Credits earned 1 Algebra or Geometry, 1 English, 2 CTE
CTE registration form (Please complete and return to CCS Counseling office ASAP, programs fill up quickly!)
Advertising Design / Multimedia Productions is a two-year course offering an overview of graphic arts fields including advertising, design, illustration, logo and symbol design, computerized graphic design, basic web page design and typography. First-year students learn design principles, advertising and marketing theories, and basic computer operations. Second-year students create independent design projects in areas including audio production, video production, digital photography and web page design. Eligible students in the Advertising Design class may receive three credits of MVCC’s Graphic Illustration dual credit upon successful completion of the program and required illustrations.
Students in the Animal Science program study animal behavior, safe handling and restraint, anatomy and physiology, small animal care and management, health and disease, nomenclature and veterinary terminology. The lab setting for the course includes working with dogs and other small animals. Students have hands-on experiences in grooming and visit sites to view first-hand how animal science applies to a variety of careers. The Animal Science program has an articulation agreement with SUNY Cobleskill for three college credits in Small Animal Management.
The Auto Body Repair program provides students with an overview of all facets of this field. Topics range from small dent repair to custom painting, and incorporates automotive welding and collision repair.
Students in this NATEF-certified program learn to diagnose, service and repair many different systems in today’s vehicles. Areas of study include electrical, electronic, brake, suspension and steering systems. Students also learn about computerized engine controls, engine performance, emission controls, wheel alignment and how to perform New York state vehicle inspections. Students in the Automotive Technology program may be eligible to obtain between three and six college credits from Alfred State, Fulton Montgomery Community College or SUNY Delhi through articulation agreements.
The Conservation program is a blend of classroom instruction and outdoor hands-on learning, with the importance of a favorable work ethic stressed. Students acquire skills in forestry, fish and wildlife management, heavy equipment operation, timber harvesting, chain saw operation and maintenance, tree climbing, map and compass reading, GPS, surveying and more. In our greenhouse, students become skilled in hydroponics, aquaculture and plant propagation. Seniors in Conservation can pay a reduced fee and be eligible to receive three college credits from SUNY Morrisville in their Environmental Science (ENSC 100) course. Additionally, eligible graduates of the program may secure up to six college credits from Bryant & Stratton or SUNY Cobleskill through articulation agreements.
The Construction Trades program teaches basic skills in residential construction as students gain experience in foundation work, rough framing, roofing, siding, drywall, solar panel installation and our newly expanded modules of plumbing and masonry. Students learn how to use and maintain trade tools properly and safely and receive instruction in building codes, blueprint reading and the application of trade math. A great emphasis is placed on handson learning through various projects on and off campus. Eligible students may receive up to six college credits through articulation agreements with Alfred State or SUNY Delhi.
This program is designed to provide students with marketable skills in the field of cosmetology. Once the skills are acquired, students perform services for customers in a salon setting. With further training, experience and, upon completion of the required 1,000 hours, including a summer session and internships, students are eligible to take the NYS Appearance Enhancement license exam.
The two-year Criminal Justice program covers nearly all facets of public safety. The first year includes topics such as New York state penal, vehicle and traffic laws, criminal procedure law, accident investigation and reconstruction, incident command, firefighting, criminal investigation, police patrol tactics, forensics, ballistics, cyber security, terrorism, firearm safety and more. The second year introduces forensic science including crime scene investigation, anthropology, hair and fiber analysis, soil analysis, blood spatter analysis and practical, hands-on activities. Students in the Criminal Justice program may obtain between three and six college credits from Bryant & Stratton, MVCC, Fulton Montgomery Community College or Schenectady County Community College through articulation agreements.
This program is designed for students interested in becoming commercial cooks for restaurants, hotels, hospitals or catering services. Cooking, menu planning, management skills, sanitation and safety practices, and table service are covered. Students receive practical experience preparing lunches, dinners and banquets. They also participate in a local internship. The program follows the ProStart curriculum, which is written by the National Restaurant Association. Eligible graduates of the program may secure college credits from institutions including Alfred State, Culinary Institute of America or SUNY Cobleskill through articulation agreements.
First-year Early Childhood Education students operate a laboratory nursery school under the direction of the program’s teacher. The on-site nursery school gives students practical experience working with three- and four-year-old children. Second-year students gain practical experience working in two 10-week internships at a local kindergarten classroom, day-care center or special education program. Eligible graduates of the program may secure college credits from Schenectady CCC or SUNY Cobleskill through articulation agreements.
Electricians install, maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems and equipment in homes, offices, institutions and industrial plants. Students learn residential, light commercial and industrial wiring through a variety of handson activities and projects. During the second year of the program, students also receive instruction in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC). Students in the Electricity & HVAC program may obtain between three and six college credits from SUNY Delhi, Alfred State or Fulton Montgomery Community College through articulation agreements.
This two-year course teaches computer repair and basic networking fundamentals. During the first year, students will learn hardware and software installation, end user support, troubleshooting, telecommunications protocols and network support. Second-year students will learn advanced networking technologies and gain exposure to the field of information system security including issues faced by homes and businesses, the types of damage they may cause and prudent security measures to counteract them. Second-year students work with materials developed in conjunction with Utica College’s Cyber Security program. Students will learn basic terminology involved in cyber security, describe various threats and identify potential technologies to combat these threats. With further training and experience, students completing this program have the opportunity to take certification exams in A+, N+ and Security+. W
MiTech (Modules of Integrated Technologies) is a career exploration and skills development program for 10th grade students with academic needs who are preparing to enter traditional career and technical education programs. Students will engage in real life tasks allowing them to apply knowledge and information, accrue work-based learning hours, develop skills in craftsmanship, build self-esteem, and develop good work habits and work ethic. Students will receive English 10 and algebra credit, and two career and technical education credits. Program modules may include auto body repair, automotive technology, carpentry, culinary, horticulture, small engine repair and welding. Students will also have the opportunity to visit additional CTE courses to help them identify other courses of potential interest.
This course teaches students basic skills in the area of personal needs and develops the specialized skills required for patient comfort. After learning applied theory in the classroom, students practice nursing skills in the clinical laboratory in actual roleplaying situations. Students then transfer their knowledge to the work environment, where they spend six weeks (100 clinical hours) gaining valuable experience. Once students complete the class, they are eligible to take the written and performance tests offered by New York State Department of Health to become a Certified Nurse Assistant.
In the Outdoor Power & Recreational Equipment Technology program, students learn to repair, rebuild and tune up several basic types of engines including snow blowers, lawn mowers, rototillers, farm tractors, construction equipment, motorcycles, jet skis and snowmobiles. Students also learn metal skills, including electric arc, MIG and oxyacetylene welding. Eligible graduates of the program may secure college credits from SUNY Cobleskill through articulation agreements.
Welding students learn to construct and repair equipment, machinery, parts and piping by fusing metal parts together. Students follow layouts, blueprints, work orders and verbal directions using oxyacetylene, MIG, or arc welding apparatus. When prepared, students can take a test required for specific welding certifications. Eligible graduates of the program may secure college credits from Alfred State or MVCC through articulation agreements.