Career
and Tech Open House set for Oct. 14
Event offers parents a glimpse of typical school day
It is often an eye-opening experience for parents to
discover that their daughter can drive a backhoe, or to
learn how much their son really knows about the inner
workings of a computer. The annual Open House at HFM
BOCES Career and Technical Education Center can be
filled with eye-opening experiences. Scheduled for
Wednesday, Oct. 14 from 5-7 p.m., the event is a
showcase of programs and the work students have already
accomplished in this new school year.
The Career and Tech staff typically welcomes several
hundred students, parents, and guests to the event.
BOCES students guide their parents to classrooms and
work areas throughout the facility to see exhibits and
demonstrations of the 16 courses of study offered by the
Career and Technical Center.
Each classroom displays the training materials and
projects that teach the theory and practical knowledge
students need to succeed in their chosen field. But it's
the hands-on, student-led demonstrations of the skills
they are mastering that are often the highlight of the
evening.
“Parents are often surprised to see the caliber of
real-life experience their teens get in our classes,”
said School Counselor Kathleen Daly.
The open house gives parents the chance to ask questions
and discuss coursework with their child’s instructors,
while gaining a better understanding of the BOCES
programs.
The Career and Technical Center provides a stimulating
learning experience in 16 technical courses that combine
core academic skills in science, math and language arts
with practical instruction to prepare students to pursue
post-secondary education or to enter the world of work,
according to Career and Tech Director Jay DeTraglia.
HFM BOCES serves 15 school districts in the three-county
area. Career and Technical Education programs teach
skills needed for careers in education, health care,
computer science, construction, criminal justice,
digital multimedia, equine science, food service,
cosmetology, auto technology and repair, and
environmental conservation.
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