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Archive for October, 2019

Teachers of Tomorrow Food Drive ongoing through Nov. 18

October 30, 2019 | Filed in Archive

Students enrolled in the Careers in Education program at the HFM Career and Technical Center are currently holding a food drive with collection sites at six local high schools and the HFM Career and Technical Center. Donations of non-perishable food items will be collected until Nov. 18 in the Careers in Education classroom on the […]

Digital job skills training available for English language learners

October 24, 2019 | Filed in Archive
Digital job skills training available for English language learners

HFM BOCES is offering a computer and internet skills course to help adult English language learners who are seeking employment in the workforce. The course will help adult students prepare for the IC3 Certification Exam and earn their Digital Literacy Certificate, which indicates to employers that candidates have essential computer and internet skills needed in […]

Local employer gives CTE students insight on career success

October 17, 2019 | Filed in Archive
Local employer gives CTE students insight on career success

It takes more than technical skills to be successful in the workforce, a local employer recently told students at the HFM Career and Technical Center. That’s the message representatives from Alpin Haus reinforced when they visited local high school juniors and seniors at the CTC Wednesday, Oct. 16. “Energy, attitude, motivation, teamwork. No matter where […]

Outstanding graduates honored at banquet

October 9, 2019 | Filed in Archive
Outstanding graduates honored at banquet

Two graduates of the Gloversville Literacy Zone were honored Tuesday, Oct. 8 as 2019 Outstanding Adult Education Students of the Year by the New York Association of Continuing and Community Education.  Gloversville resident Adam VanAvery and Johnstown resident Jaramie Allen were both honored at a banquet held at The Century House in Latham. A third […]

HFM adult graduates receive statewide honors

October 8, 2019 | Filed in Archive
HFM adult graduates receive statewide honors

Three recent adult graduates of the Gloversville Literacy Zone, a program of HFM BOCES, have been honored for their accomplishments by the New York Association of Continuing and Community Education. Gloversville resident Adam VanAvery and Johnstown resident Jaramie Allen, who both earned their High School Equivalency diplomas through BOCES and are now in college, have […]

New standards, digital audio resources focus of BOCES school library training

October 8, 2019 | Filed in Archive
New standards, digital audio resources focus of BOCES school library training

The HFM BOCES School Library System recently welcomed library media specialists and library staff for a day-long workshop focusing on student learning and engagement and the resources available through a new digital audio platform. On Sept. 25, more than 20 school library professionals attended the training and collaborated with colleagues on ways to implement the […]

Heavy Equipment students gaining practical experience through parking lot project

October 1, 2019 | Filed in Archive
Heavy Equipment students gaining practical experience through parking lot project

Students enrolled in the HFM Career and Technical Center’s Environmental Conservation program this year are working on a project that will make winters a lot easier for the Operations and Maintenance Department on campus. Working with Instructor Craig Newkirk, seniors in the Environmental Conservation program’s Heavy Equipment pathway are now in the middle of a […]

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