Career and Tech News

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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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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Anthony Urbanczyk, a junior student at JFK High School, said he first joined the P-TECH BUILD program at the Potter Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center as a backup plan for his dreams in sports. The innovative program combines classroom learning with real-world skills to prepare students for careers in skilled trades. In his studies, Anthony has built new skills and a plan for when he finishes high school.
“Being in this program has made me want to do this for...
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