The month of February is Career & Technical Education month, used to celebrate and inform communities of the many opportunities provided by the program!
Career and Technical Education programs (CTE) continue to provide students with access to areas that focus on career pathways, such as: understanding career/industry backgrounds, building self-confidence in the classroom, and determining employment opportunities for tomorrow’s economy. Every student is different in how they learn – both inside and out of today’s classroom. For students entering a CTE program, they are taking an approach to make critical choices for future employment opportunities, while reviewing their initial options as they draw closer to graduation. Whether it’s in healthcare, education, construction, or automotive – the opportunities are available for students, and their families, to better understand what’s included in a CTE curriculum and what is waiting for them when they graduate.
“The Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education program plays an important role in developing our students' opportunities within today’s workforce,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian Bailey. “As we’ve seen over the years, the process enables our students to chart a different course, while building the important pieces to be successful in their individual pathway. The ability to gain access to resources and local companies – while strengthening their ability to learn – pays huge dividends towards their personal success.”
For decades, the district has built important relationships with Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education Program to form a foundation for student job creation and personal growth. RCS students have access to 29 programs through CTE. The success of this program extends beyond the instructors and students. Regional small and medium-sized businesses continue to participate in the program and the results are evident within our community, and it’s allowing our students to explore and secure career placement in the Capital Region.
“This program has really opened my eyes to how many careers and jobs exist that don’t involve sitting behind a computer screen,” said RCS Junior Brandon Matott attending CTE for Manufacturing.
In today’s ever-evolving economy, it’s important to provide students with research and information related to careers and educational pathways. By offering this program, current and former RCS students have regularly benefitted from visits by educators and more than 300 BOCES business partners that offer demonstrations, work-based learning opportunities, career advice, and more.
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