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Jay DeTraglia to retire after more than 32 years in education

Jay DeTraglia to retire after more than 32 years in education

After more than three decades devoted to expanding opportunities and strengthening education across the region, HFM BOCES Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services Jay DeTraglia will retire at the end of the academic year, closing a career defined by student success and collaboration. “For me, education has always been about creating opportunities for students and supporting […]

Hilltop Acres Farm Honored as HFM BOCES Outstanding Workforce Development Partner

Hilltop Acres Farm Honored as HFM BOCES Outstanding Workforce Development Partner

At its annual meeting on April 1, HFM BOCES proudly recognized Hilltop Acres Farm as its Outstanding Workforce Development Partner, honoring the farm’s dedication to supporting and preparing students across the region for future success. The event, held at the HFM BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center, brought together component school board members, district […]

Culinary Arts students showcase skills in MRE Challenge

The kitchen at the HFM Career and Technical Education Center was buzzing with excitement recently as our Culinary Arts students put their skills to the ultimate test during an unforgettable MRE Chopped Challenge with help from the New York Army National Guard. Inspired by the popular television show ‘Chopped’, junior and senior culinary students were […]

Local students find inspiration and insight at Women in the Workforce program

Local students find inspiration and insight at Women in the Workforce program

Nearly 200 female high school students interested in pursuing careers in non‑traditional fields gathered at the HFM Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center this week, where they heard firsthand from women who are breaking barriers and leading the way in industries historically dominated by men. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, the […]

Regional leaders unite for inaugural Workforce Summit at HFM BOCES

Regional leaders unite for inaugural Workforce Summit at HFM BOCES

More than 150 economic partners, industry leaders, educators, and students  from across the region gathered at the HFM BOCES Career and Technical Education Center on Friday, Dec. 5, for the inaugural Workforce Summit event focused on shaping the future of the area’s workforce and the link to pre-K through grade 12 education. The event served […]

Rural Schools Issues Forum brings regional leaders together

Rural Schools Issues Forum brings regional leaders together

Nearly 50 educational and community leaders from across the HFM region convened this week to address challenges facing rural schools, ranging from state funding and mental health gaps to the need for stronger workforce development programs. The Rural Schools Issues Forum, held Nov. 12 at SUNY Fulton-Montgomery’s Allen House, gathered school superintendents, board members, business […]

HFM BOCES Regional Plan Executive Summary

The Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES Regionalization Plan was developed through a year-long, collaborative process engaging district leaders, educators, and regional partners. Using the New York State Education Department’s Regionalization Planning Strengths and Needs Tool (PSNT) as a foundation, each district submitted data that was analyzed through interactive dashboards created by the RIC One network. These tools allowed […]

HFM BOCES’ DeTraglia, DiMezza Honored with Prestigious ACTEA Leadership Awards

HFM BOCES’ DeTraglia, DiMezza Honored with Prestigious ACTEA Leadership Awards

Two longtime administrators from HFM BOCES were recognized for their outstanding contributions to Career and Technical Education (CTE) during the Association of Career and Technical Education Administrators (ACTEA) annual fall leadership conference, held Wednesday, October 22, at the Turning Stone Resort Casino. Michael DiMezza, Director of Workforce Development and CTE at HFM BOCES, was named […]

HFM CTE Alumna Desiree Ives Earns PA Rookie of the Year at Mount Sinai Hospital

Desiree Ives, a former HFM Career & Technical Education (CTE) New Visions Health Careers student, was recently named the Mount Sinai Health System’s 2025 PA Rookie of the Year in New York City. A 2016 graduate of Gloversville High School, Ives received the honor earlier this month during a ceremony celebrating Physician Assistant Week. Now […]

Ott Named New Administrative Coordinator at HFM Career & Technical Education

Ott Named New Administrative Coordinator at HFM Career & Technical Education

The Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES Board of Education has appointed Michael Ott as the organization’s new Career & Technical Education (CTE) Administrative Coordinator.  Ott was officially named to the position during a special business meeting held on Sept. 2. He began his new role on Oct. 3 “I am humbled and honored to be able to serve […]

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