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At a Glance
- +$19,000 Nationally, CTE grads make $19k more per year than college grads with associates degrees.
- 75% Nationally, three out of four CTE students continue on to college.
- 31 School districts are served in Washington, Saratoga, Warren, Hamilton, and Essex Counties.
- 20 CTE offers more than 20 programs
The Future of Career Success Starts Here
Combining academic programs with real hands-on learning, Career and Technical Education (CTE) provides its students with many different paths to the future. Some go on to college, others go right into a career. All have started to achieve the occupational and 21st Century skills so important in building a successful life and career.
News & Announcements
Celebrating Women in Trades
March is International Women's Month and we are celebrating Women in the Trades. Throughout the month, WSWHE BOCES will be highlighting current students and opportunities available to prospective students in the trades.
CTE Works! 2025 Connects Students to Career Pathways Across the Region
On Thursday, December 18, 2025, WSWHE BOCES, in partnership with Saratoga County, hosted CTE Works! 2025, a one-day interactive career exploration event at the Saratoga Springs City Center.
Education Leaders Gather for Early College Career Academy Leadership Luncheon
Administrators and school counselors from local school districts gathered Monday, December 1, 2025, at SUNY Adirondack for the Early College Career Academy Leadership Luncheon.
WSWHE BOCES Celebrates Groundbreaking for Future-Focused K–12 Instructional Campus in Wilton
The Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex (WSWHE) BOCES officially broke ground today on its Vision 2027: Future-Focused Facilities project marking a significant step toward a modern, centralized K–12 instructional campus designed to expand hands-on learning and student supports.
Featured Programs
Automotive Technology
A two-year program based on the National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF) model for Maintenance and Light Repair.
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HVAC-R
A two-year program aligned with the most current HVAC-R Excellence modules relevant for this geographic area and industry needs and trends.
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Horticulture, Landscaping & Floral Design
A two-year program aligns with the NYS Nursery & Landscape Association.
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Construction Trades
A two-year program based on the Residential Construction Academy Series.
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Industrial & Performance Machining
A two-year program based on the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) standards and related curriculum.
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