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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 […]
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 […]
HFM BOCES appoints first-ever student voices to board of education
Student voices will officially join the HFM BOCES Board of Education, as two area seniors have been named its first-ever ex officio members. Madison Milby of the Greater Johnstown School District and Charlotte Nare of Canajoharie Central School will be introduced as student board members during the organization’s next board of education meeting on Wednesday, […]
New school year underway for nearly 600 students at HFM Career and Tech Center
Nearly 600 high school juniors and seniors converged on the HFM Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center last week to begin honing the skills needed for today’s in-demand careers. These students represent all 11 high schools within the HFM BOCES region, including Amsterdam, Broadalbin-Perth, Canajoharie, Fonda-Fultonville, Fort Plain, Gloversville, Johnstown, Mayfield, Northville, Oppenheim-Ephratah-St. Johnsville, and […]
Kingsboro Lumber Honored as HFM BOCES Outstanding Workforce Development Partner
At its annual meeting on April 9, HFM BOCES recognized Kingsboro Lumber Company as its Outstanding Workforce Development Partner for their exceptional dedication to supporting Career and Technical Education (CTE) students. The event, held at the HFM BOCES Career and Technical Center, gathered nearly 60 component school board members, district leaders, and BOCES administrative staff […]
HFM BOCES Programs Awarded Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Funds
Adirondack Academy and HFM Career and Technical Education (CTE) are among the beneficiaries of the 2024-2025 Stewart’s Shops’ Holiday Match program with each receiving a $500 donation recently. From Thanksgiving Day through Christmas Day, Stewart’s customers donated more than $850,000 to the program. Each individual donation was then doubled by Stewart’s Shops with $1.77 million […]
HFM CTE hosts Women in the Workforce event for area students
Nearly 200 female high school students aspiring to work in non-traditional workforce roles converged on the HFM Career and Technical Center recently to gain insight from other women who are paving the way for future generations in historically male dominated roles. The inaugural ‘Women in the Workforce’ career exploration and awareness event featured students from […]
Brown’s Ford makes $10K donation to HFM CTE
The Mohawk Valley’s premier Ford dealership has made a large donation to help support the education of area students. Brown’s Ford, which operates vehicle dealerships and repair centers in Amsterdam and Johnstown, recently donated $10,000 to the HFM Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center to help support the organization’s automotive education programs. The funds will […]
Students gain insight into the region’s healthcare field during ‘Healthcare Conversations’
Students from area school districts gathered at the HFM BOCES Career and Technical Center recently to converse and connect with local professionals about the many healthcare careers the region has to offer. The event, dubbed as ‘Healthcare Conversations’, welcomed more than 100 ninth and 10th-grade students from the Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES region, as well as juniors […]
Cosmetology students gain real work experience, confidence during salon days
The first time cutting someone’s hair in the salon at the Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES Career and Technical Center (CTC) was an insecure moment for cosmetology student Jade Bonneau. “I did a cut on a male client which I had never done before. I was terrified,” recalled the Oppenheim-Ephratah-St. Johnsville senior. Bonneau said she was scared because […]


