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Growing interest in fashion and environmental sustainability is driving record enrollment and excitement in Erie 1 BOCES’ Fashion Design Technology program ahead of FUSION ’25 Fashion Show: Portals of Illusion. 
The show, which will take place at 7 p.m. on April 3 at Salvatore’s Italian Garden, 6461 Transit Rd, Depew, will showcase the work of 24 high school fashion students from across Western New York. This year’s class of designers is...
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The Education Pathways Academy Student Showcase, held today at Buffalo State College, provided high school students in the Education Pathways Academy New Visions Program an exciting opportunity to present the educational fields they are passionate about pursuing. Each student showcased a project, representing their areas of interest within education. Family, friends, teachers, and community members walked through the event, engaging with the students as they shared their insights...
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Maryvale Union Free School District senior Alexis Fronczak is excelling in her studies in the Early Childhood Education program at the Potter Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center. Beyond her studies, Alexis said the program has positively impacted her outlook on facing challenges.
“The biggest advantage I’ve gained is understanding that things will get easier,” Alexis said. “You shouldn’t give up and learn from failure.”
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Lancaster High School senior Kasia Lawrence is thriving in the New Vision Connections: Health-Related Careers program at Oishei Children’s Hospital. Kasia credited the program, which gives honors-level seniors the opportunity to observe all aspects of the medical field in action, with helping her find her path after high school.
“I’ve always wanted to be in the medical field, and this program let me immerse myself in what I love,” she said. “After...
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Tonawanda City School District student Marlea Kolepp is thriving as she studies in the Health Careers program at the Kenton Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center. Marlea said her goal was to work in primary care and preventative medicine, with a goal of making her community a better place.
“I’ve always wanted to go into healthcare to help others and learn more about the human body,” Marlea explains. “This program has given me background knowledge...
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