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At Erie 1 BOCES, we believe in the power of growth, development, and community. We proudly celebrate two of our dedicated custodial staff members, Kimberly Sass and Emma Masternak, who have recently graduated from our  Building Maintenance Program , one of our Workforce Development programs. This accomplishment not only reflects their hard work and commitment, but also showcases the transformative impact of the program on our team and the WNY community.
Both Kim and Emma...
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Erie 1 BOCES has officially opened its new Workforce Development Schools of Cosmetology and Barbering, located at Workforce Development North on Walden Avenue in Cheektowaga. These new facilities bring cutting-edge resources to students pursuing careers in cosmetology and barbering, offering hands-on training and access to top-notch equipment in professional salon settings.
The School of Cosmetology can now accommodate 38 students at a time, providing a spacious environment...
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On November 7th, Winchester-Potters Elementary School in West Seneca CSD partnered with Erie 1 BOCES’ Potter Career and Technical Education Center to host the first-ever CTE Discovery Day. This career fair introduced 4th and 5th graders to a range of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, sparking interest in future career pathways as they prepare for high school.
Students from Potter CTE showcased programs such as Automotive Technician Training,Culinary Arts,...
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Students at Erie 1 BOCES’ Maryvale Academy showed their respect for military service as they completed cards to be sent to area military veterans. 
This year is the third year that students have completed the service project prior to Veterans Day, and the project has grown from recognizing 12 veterans to approximately 40 veterans to this year’s count of 113 veterans. Veterans were identified for the outreach effort by the school’s staff as well...
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Buffalo, NY – Erie County proudly announced the graduation of its inaugural Erie Corps Parks Maintenance program, aimed at addressing the growing need for skilled parks maintenance workers in Erie County.
The program was developed in collaboration with Erie 1 BOCES Workforce Development, Erie County, and the Buffalo and Erie County Workforce Investment Board (WIB), reflecting a community commitment to workforce development and sustainable park maintenance.
“Erie...
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