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Adult ed student pursues dream career: Adult ed student pursues dream career Tues., Dec. 10, 2024   Guided by her faith and passion for comforting others, an OCM BOCES Adult Education student is following her dreams through the Practical Nursing program. “Everybody kept saying, 'You'd be a good nurse the way you care for people’,” Beatrice Campbell said. “I’m so grateful to be here at BOCES.”   The life-changing moment that influenced her career path came in 2011 when her brother nearly drowned in a swimming pool, leaving Beatrice and her family shaken. That’s when she noticed how a touch of compassion can help carry a family through tough times. “He’s the only son in the family,” she said. “By God’s ... From Besties to BOCES: Two friends’ journey to the Practical Nursing program: From Besties to BOCES: Two friends’ journey to the Practical Nursing program Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 Briana Bryant remembers the surprise she felt when she opened her acceptance email from the OCM BOCES Adult Education Practical Nursing program and spotted the name of her longtime friend—Tykara Johnson—on the same recipient list.   It had been four long years since Tykara packed up her car in 2020 and moved to Augusta, Ga., leaving behind her hometown of Syracuse, her parents, and her friend, Briana. “I messaged her right away,” Briana recalled. “Seeing her name confirmed that this was meant to be. We had graduated high school together and started our first jobs together. It just felt right.” Both women fondly ... SkillsUSA standouts shine on state and national stages: h3 {margin-bottom:0;} p {margin-top:0; font-size:1.2em; line-height:1.5em;} .caption {color:#666;} .date {font-size:.8em;} .left {float:left; margin-right:10px;} .right {float:right; margin-left:10px;} .w10 {width:10%;} .w20 {width:20%;} .w30 {width:30%;} .w40 {width:40%;} .w50 {width:50%;} .w60 {width:60%;} .w70 {width:70%;} .w80 {width:80%;} .w100 {width:100%;}   OCM BOCES Student Wins 2nd Place at National SkillsUSA Championships September 4, 2024 Cortland, NY — Onondaga-Cortland-Madison (OCM) BOCES has its own silver medalist in the nation’s largest showcase of skilled trades. Maddox “Max” Albro, 18, of Tully, recently earned second place in the Information Technology Services category ... From No Diploma to Certified Dental Assistant— in 16 Months!: From No Diploma to Certified Dental Assistant — in 16 Months August 20, 2024 Kala Angrick decided she’d had enough working dead-end jobs to support her family. Without a high school diploma, the 37-year-old Camillus resident felt like she just couldn’t get ahead.   That all changed in June 2023 when Angrick enrolled in the no-cost National External Diploma Program (NEDP) through OCM BOCES. The NEDP allows adults to earn a high school diploma online at their own pace. “I wanted to make something of myself so that my kids can be proud of who their mother is,” she said. “I didn’t want them to follow in my footsteps as someone who did not graduate or did not have a diploma of any kind.” Angrick ... New pre-apprenticeship program launched to equip future Ironworkers: New Pre-Apprenticeship Program Launched to Equip Future Ironworkers August 12, 2024 A new pre-apprenticeship program for aspiring welders is underway at OCM BOCES through a collaborative effort with CenterState CEO and Ironworkers Local 60. The initiative will equip 10 students with essential skills and certifications required for a career with the union. The program spans six weeks, with students attending classes Monday through Thursday. Over the course of 140 hours, participants will gain hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge crucial for their future roles in the industry. In addition to acquiring fundamental welding skills, the students will be eligible to obtain several important certifications. These include the MEWP (mobile elevated work platform) ... OCM BOCES levels up esports service through ELITE Gaming Partnership: OCM BOCES levels up esports service through ELITE Gaming Partnership July 26, 2024 OCM BOCES is thrilled to announce its partnership with ELITE Gaming to offer students enhanced esports opportunities in a state-of-the-art facility.  Since opening its doors in 2022, Syracuse-based ELITE Gaming has hosted tournaments, classes and special events. Its current location, inside the Atrium building on Clinton Square, features an esports arena with dozens of PCs, gaming consoles, lounges and a conference room. It also serves food and drinks. “It's fantastic that esports is growing throughout the region, bringing more students an opportunity to compete for their school in an activity that is relevant and fun for them,” said OCM BOCES District ... OCM BOCES celebrates 201 graduates from Career & Technical Education and New Vision programs in Cortlandville: h3 {margin-bottom:0;} p {margin-top:0; font-size:1.2em;} Posted June 13, 2024   OCM BOCES celebrates 201 graduates from our Thompson Road Campus Congratulations to 201 OCM BOCES seniors who walked the stage on June 12 to celebrate their graduation from Career & Technical Education and New Vision programs at our Cortlandville Campus! The event was held for the first time in the Tompkins Cortland Community College gymnasium to accommodate the large crowd. Students, teachers, staff, school administrators, families, friends and other guests clapped and cheered for each graduate as they crossed a stage decked out in BOCES-blue tablecloths, backdrops and balloons. Many of these seniors are eligible ... OCM BOCES celebrates 438 graduates from our Career & Technical Education, New Vision, and Career Development programs at Thompson Road Campus: h3 {margin-bottom:0;} p {margin-top:0; font-size:1.2em;}   OCM BOCES celebrates 438 graduating seniors from our Thompson Road Campus   Posted June 12, 2024 Congratulations to 438 OCM BOCES seniors who walked the stage on Tuesday, June 11, to celebrate their awards and certificates from our Career & Technical Education, New Vision and Career Development programs at the Thompson Road Campus! The Center of Progress Building at the New York State Fairgrounds was packed with students, teachers, staff, school administrators, families, friends and other guests who clapped and cheered for each graduate as they crossed a brightly lit stage. Many of these seniors are eligible for a CTE seal on their high school ... OCM BOCES students sweep Syracuse welding competition: h3 {margin-bottom:0;} p {margin-top:0; font-size:1.2em;} May 24, 2024 OCM BOCES students sweep Syracuse welding competition OCM BOCES welding students recently swept five of the eight top places in a business-sponsored welding competition in Syracuse that was part of a four-city event called “The Thruway Cup.” Later, at the culminating event in Rochester, OCM BOCES students took third place overall. They won more than $2,000 in scholarships, prize money, and welding gear. The qualifying event in Syracuse was held March 12 at the Syracuse City School District’s welding facility at Corcoran High School. Four local companies—Haun Welding Supply, Bennett Bolt Works, JPW Companies, ... 14 students commit to ‘service above self’ through Rotary Interact Club at Seven Valleys New Tech Academy: h3 {margin-bottom:0;} p {margin-top:0; font-size:1.2em;}   14 students commit to 'service above self' through Rotary Interact Club at Seven Valleys May 24, 2024 Fourteen students at Seven Valleys New Tech Academy in Cortland vowed to put “service above self” and volunteer for their community as part of their induction into the Rotary Interact Club on May 23 at the OCM BOCES Cortlandville Campus. The new inductees joined 23 classmates already participating in the club, which partners with the the Cortland Breakfast Rotary Club. During the ceremony, students shared a slide show of this year’s activities, which included the following activities and more: Raking leaves and doing ... “Tools for Success” ceremony honors outstanding CTE students: h3 {margin-bottom:0;} p {margin-top:0; font-size:1.2em; line-height:1.5em;} .caption {color:#666;} .left {float:left; margin-right:10px;} .right {float:right; margin-left:10px;} .w10 {width:10%;} .w20 {width:20%;} .w30 {width:30%;} .w40 {width:40%;} .w50 {width:50%;} .w60 {width:60%;} .w70 {width:70%;} .w80 {width:80%;} .w100 {width:100%;} May 22, 2024 “Tools for Success” ceremony honors outstanding CTE students   Ten exemplary Career & Technical Education (CTE) students at the OCM BOCES Thompson Road Campus were honored today at the annual “Tools for Success” ceremony. One by one, CTE teachers from the auto collision, auto technology, construction, culinary, heavy equipment,  and welding programs commended ... Three Seven Valleys New Tech Academy Students are inducted into the National Honor Society: h3 {margin-bottom:0;} p {margin-top:0; font-size:1.2em;} .caption {color:#666;} .left {float:left; margin:5px 10px 5px 0;} .right {float:right; margin:5px 0 5px 10px;} .w10 {width:10%;} .w20 {width:20%;} .w30 {width:30%;} .w40 {width:40%;} .w50 {width:50%;} .w60 {width:60%;} .w70 {width:70%;} .w80 {width:80%;} .w100 {width:100%;} May 21, 2024 Three Seven Valleys New Tech Academy Students are inducted into the National Honor Society Seven Valleys New Tech Academy celebrated three students for their commitment to scholarship, service, leadership and character by inducting them into the National Honor Society (NHS) on Tuesday. Students must maintain a GPA of 85 percent or above, hold a leadership position at work or in an extracurricular activity, perform ... Innovation Tech inducts four students into the National Honor Society: h3 {margin-bottom:0;} p {margin-top:0; font-size:1.2em;} .caption {color:#666;} .left {float:left; margin:5px 10px 5px 0;} .right {float:right; margin:5px 0 5px 10px;} .w10 {width:10%;} .w20 {width:20%;} .w30 {width:30%;} .w40 {width:40%;} .w50 {width:50%;} .w60 {width:60%;} .w70 {width:70%;} .w80 {width:80%;} .w100 {width:100%;} May 20, 2024 Innovation Tech inducts four students into the National Honor Society Four Innovation Tech students were inducted Monday into the National Honor Society (NHS) at a ceremony held at the school. Each student demonstrated excellence in scholarship, service, leadership and character. To be inducted into the NHS, students had to have a GPA of 85 percent or above, held a leadership position at work or in an ... OCM BOCES New Vision Criminal Justice students win scholarships, recognition from Onondaga County District Attorney’s Advisory Council: h3 {margin-bottom:0;} p {margin-top:0; font-size:1.2em;} .caption {color:#666;} .left {float:left; margin-right:10px;} .right {float:right; margin-left:10px;} .w10 {width:10%;} .w20 {width:20%;} .w30 {width:30%;} .w40 {width:40%;} .w50 {width:50%;} .w60 {width:60%;} .w70 {width:70%;} .w80 {width:80%;} .w100 {width:100%;} May 16, 2024 OCM BOCES New Vision Criminal Justice students win scholarships, recognition from Onondaga County District Attorney’s Advisory Council Two OCM BOCES New Vision Criminal Justice program students received $500 scholarships this week at the 53rd District Attorney’s Advisory Council Awards & Scholarship Luncheon at The Oncenter in downtown Syracuse. Madeleine Brown-Paul, a senior at Tully Junior-Senior ... Thompson Road CTE Welding Technology students forge relationship—and metal—with local business: h3 {margin-bottom:0;} p {margin-top:0; font-size:1.2em;} .caption {color:#666;} .left {float:left; margin-right:10px;} .right {float:right; margin-left:10px;} .w10 {width:10%;} .w20 {width:20%;} .w30 {width:30%;} .w40 {width:40%;} .w50 {width:50%;} .w60 {width:60%;} .w70 {width:70%;} .w80 {width:80%;} .w100 {width:100%;} May 15, 2024 Thompson Road CTE Welding Technology students forge relationship—and metal—with local business Representatives from Schilling Forge Inc. visited the OCM BOCES Thompson Road Welding Technology program to thank students for completing a four-month-long project at their request and continuing a mutually beneficial relationship. Earlier this year, students were given blueprints to create two kneeling ... From West Africa to BOCES: One student's mission to heal his hometown: h3 {margin-bottom:0;} p {margin-top:0; font-size:1.2em;} .caption {color:#666;} From West Africa to BOCES: One student’s mission to heal his hometown Posted May 13, 2024 By Tim Scee, OCM BOCES Public Information Specialist   When Kokou Magnon left his home in West Africa to come to the United States, a lifelong dream came true. “Back home, everybody wanted to come to America to have that experience,” said the  33-year-old OCM BOCES Practical Nursing student. “As little kids, we put American flags in our rooms, and we just loved America.”   Kokou Magnon Growing up in the West African country of Togo, in the capital city of Lomé, Magnon was responsible for taking his father, who is ... OCM BOCES students play key role in Cortland Mental Health Awareness Walk: h3 {margin-bottom:0;} p {margin-top:0; font-size:1.2em;} May 8, 2024 OCM BOCES students play key role in Cortland Mental Health Awareness Walk Students from four OCM BOCES programs in Cortland contributed significantly to organizing, supporting, advertising, presenting, and participating in the community-wide Cortland County Mental Health Awareness Walk on May 7. A record 250 community members participated in the 12-year-old event, which kicked off at 11:30 a.m. with 30 community resource tables assembled inside and outside the former Parker School on Madison Street. Later, after speeches from local leaders and student helpers, walkers took to the streets at noon to make a statement about the importance of mental health.   Health Occupations Program - Cortlandville ... OCM BOCES nursing student wins two business innovation contests: h3 {margin-bottom:0;} p {margin-top:0; font-size:1.2em;} May 3, 2024 OCM BOCES nursing student wins two business innovation contests   Anahja DeLee is an OCM BOCES nursing student with big aspirations. The 21-year-old Syracuse woman recently won two back-to-back “pitch” competitions for her growing eyelash extension business, Skyla Esthetics, and took home nearly $18,000 to boost it to the next level. DeLee most recently pitched her business to a panel of judges at the eighth-annual “Dolphin Tank” competition at Le Moyne College. Held in a packed auditorium, judges awarded regional entrepreneurs varying amounts of money from a $50,000 pot. Like the famous “Shark Tank” television ... OCM BOCES students excel at New York State SkillsUSA championships: h3 {margin-bottom:0;} p {margin-top:0; font-size:1.2em;} May 1, 2024 Nine students from OCM BOCES placed in the top three on April 25 at the New York State (NYS) SkillsUSA championships at the New York State Fairgrounds. One finisher, senior Maddox “Max” Albro of Tully, took the top prize. His first-place finish in the category of Information Technology Services allows him to compete at the national SkillsUSA championships from June 24 to 28 in Atlanta. “Max did it! I am so proud of him!” said Richard Tokar, Albro’s Computer Technology teacher at the OCM BOCES Cortlandville Campus. Max is a senior who spends half his day in the Career & Technical Education program in Cortlandville and the other half at Seven Valleys New Academy, ... OCM BOCES and Micron Introduce Cortland-Area Eighth Graders to STEM Careers: h3 {margin-bottom:0;} p {margin-top:0; font-size:1.2em;} .caption {color:#666;} .left {float:left; margin-right:10px;} .right {float:right; margin-left:10px;} .w10 {width:10%;} .w20 {width:20%;} .w30 {width:30%;} .w40 {width:40%;} .w50 {width:50%;} .w60 {width:60%;} .w70 {width:70%;} .w80 {width:80%;} .w100 {width:100%;} OCM BOCES and Micron Introduce Cortland-Area Eighth Graders to STEM Careers Cortland-area eighth grade students were recently introduced to careers in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields through the second of two spring events hosted by Onondaga-Cortland-Madison (OCM) BOCES and Micron Technology Inc.   The event, held April 25, was organized and emceed by Landon Loeber, STEM Outreach and ...

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