The New Visions Engineering Class of 2027 visited UAlbany’s College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering.
Students were welcomed by Paula Eisenberger, Education and Workforce Outreach Coordinator, who introduced them to an older model of chip manufacturing equipment. They then heard from PhD candidate Elija Feret, who studies nano-bioengineering, and met Dr. Walid Redjem, leader of the university’s Quantum Photonics Lab, who shared his research and gave students a look inside the lab.
Next, Steven Warfield, Senior Workforce Development Technician at CNSE, led a presentation featuring hands-on demonstrations and student volunteers! After lunch, students toured the silicon chip production facility, viewing equipment used by leading companies including IBM, Tokyo Electron, GlobalFoundries, Samsung, and ASML.
Thank you to everyone who made this educational experience possible! The visit gave students a firsthand look at cutting-edge research, semiconductor manufacturing, and the exciting possibilities within engineering.
Students were welcomed by Paula Eisenberger, Education and Workforce Outreach Coordinator, who introduced them to an older model of chip manufacturing equipment. They then heard from PhD candidate Elija Feret, who studies nano-bioengineering, and met Dr. Walid Redjem, leader of the university’s Quantum Photonics Lab, who shared his research and gave students a look inside the lab.
Next, Steven Warfield, Senior Workforce Development Technician at CNSE, led a presentation featuring hands-on demonstrations and student volunteers! After lunch, students toured the silicon chip production facility, viewing equipment used by leading companies including IBM, Tokyo Electron, GlobalFoundries, Samsung, and ASML.
Thank you to everyone who made this educational experience possible! The visit gave students a firsthand look at cutting-edge research, semiconductor manufacturing, and the exciting possibilities within engineering.
On October 15th, we held our annual Advisory Committee Meeting and Dinner at NCOC. The evening was a success, with a great turnout and valuable input from our advisory members. This event provides a valuable opportunity to strengthen existing industry partnerships, welcome new connections, and explore future collaborations that will create meaningful career opportunities for our students.
A special thank-you goes to Chef Keith of Lazy K Farms in Harpersfield, NY, for catering our dinner, and to our Culinary Arts students and Chef Albano for providing cookies and cupcakes for dessert.
We also extend our appreciation to Cathy Boice and Olivia Hartery for coordinating the event and securing our caterer, Jesse Bright, for delivering the welcome speech, and to those who volunteered their evening to take notes and document advisory feedback. Thank you as well to our Board of Education members for attending and supporting our programs.
Finally, we are grateful to our amazing custodial staff for their flexibility and willingness to help throughout the evening.
A special thank-you goes to Chef Keith of Lazy K Farms in Harpersfield, NY, for catering our dinner, and to our Culinary Arts students and Chef Albano for providing cookies and cupcakes for dessert.
We also extend our appreciation to Cathy Boice and Olivia Hartery for coordinating the event and securing our caterer, Jesse Bright, for delivering the welcome speech, and to those who volunteered their evening to take notes and document advisory feedback. Thank you as well to our Board of Education members for attending and supporting our programs.
Finally, we are grateful to our amazing custodial staff for their flexibility and willingness to help throughout the evening.
Health Occupations students are receiving valuable information both inside the classroom and during their clinical rotations. Maureen Kranbul, a Respiratory Therapist, was a guest speaker for the class last Friday. Maureen demonstrated how and why equipment is used to help patients breathe more easily. Students were able to experience what it is like to have breathing issues and used some of the equipment designed to help promote better breathing.
Congratulations to Cosmetology students, Madison and Jude, on earning their forklift certifications!
CTE students are eligible to earn certifications offered in other programs, too! These opportunities help students build valuable skills and prepare for future careers.
CTE students are eligible to earn certifications offered in other programs, too! These opportunities help students build valuable skills and prepare for future careers.
At Wednesday's Board of Education meeting, we were delighted to welcome our two new student board members at NCOC, Lily and Ashton!
Lily is a Senior Cosmetology student from Hunter-Tannersville Central School District, and Ashton is a Senior Welding student from Gilboa-Conesville Central School District.
Student Board of Education members bring student voices to the table! By sharing experiences, highlighting program successes, and offering student perspectives, they help connect the Board’s work to the students we serve while developing valuable leadership and communication skills.
Lily is a Senior Cosmetology student from Hunter-Tannersville Central School District, and Ashton is a Senior Welding student from Gilboa-Conesville Central School District.
Student Board of Education members bring student voices to the table! By sharing experiences, highlighting program successes, and offering student perspectives, they help connect the Board’s work to the students we serve while developing valuable leadership and communication skills.
The Mechatronics Program was invited to attend the Empire State Energy Association Conference in Verona. Our participation was sponsored by Generation NEXT Pros. Our students were able to attend the keynote address by Dr. Ben Ballard, Director of the SUNY Morrisville Agricultural and Clean Energy Technology Center. The students were also able to participate in the inaugural job fair held in conjunction with the trade show. Students were divided into small groups and had the opportunity to talk with HVAC vendors, suppliers, and contractors in roundtable discussions.
A big thank you to Brian Peters, an Advisory Board Member, for the invitation, meals, and the gift of a Klein Digital Multimeter for each student who attended!
A big thank you to Brian Peters, an Advisory Board Member, for the invitation, meals, and the gift of a Klein Digital Multimeter for each student who attended!
On October 2nd, we welcomed 38 educators, school counselors and school leaders to the Transformation Collaborative, hosted at both OAOC and NCOC. Districts were encouraged to send teams to this full-day collaborative learning opportunity to explore how schools can thoughtfully develop a cohesive assessment strategy. Participants discussed how to examine current assessment practices, considered how assessments could better demonstrate student learning, and began identifying next steps to strengthen assessment systems within their districts. The day provided an opportunity for teams to collaborate, share ideas, and begin planning the changes for NY Inspires.
Last Friday, Cosmetology, Welding, EOR, and Culinary students attended SUNY Cobleskill's High School Days.
They had a great time exploring the campus, learning more about the programs, and meeting students who gave them a firsthand look at what it’s like to be part of their programs.
It was a fun and inspiring day full of new experiences and possibilities!
They had a great time exploring the campus, learning more about the programs, and meeting students who gave them a firsthand look at what it’s like to be part of their programs.
It was a fun and inspiring day full of new experiences and possibilities!
NCOC Innovative Program students had fun with color as they learned how to tie-dye! The shirts will be used for school-wide events that bring unity. We love community building and creative projects!
Congratulations to Culinary Seniors Javier, Christopher, and Angel (not pictured) on taking 1st place in the Cake Competition at SUNY Cobleskill’s annual High School Days!
Their winning Buckeye Checkerboard Triple Layer Cake featured chocolate and peanut butter buttercream, salted caramel, and buckeye balls.
That makes four 1st-place wins in four years for Culinary students under Chef Jody Albano! Well done!
Their winning Buckeye Checkerboard Triple Layer Cake featured chocolate and peanut butter buttercream, salted caramel, and buckeye balls.
That makes four 1st-place wins in four years for Culinary students under Chef Jody Albano! Well done!
In NCOC’s Elementary Classroom, students have been using a classroom economy system to gain hands-on, real-world experience with budgeting, saving, financial responsibility, and making thoughtful choices with money. Throughout the school day, students earn classroom money for completing their work, participating, staying on task, being kind, helping others, and making positive choices. The classroom also incorporates ClassDojo points and SOAR!
Every Friday, each student receives a paycheck based on what they have earned throughout the week. As a class, they discuss what they earned, areas where they may not have earned the maximum amount possible, and ways they can work toward earning more. Students then “deposit” their paychecks and record the transactions in their own check registers. They practice adding deposits, subtracting spending, and balancing their checkbooks so they always know how much money they have available. It has been a wonderful way to incorporate practical math skills into something that feels meaningful and exciting to them!
Students have also been learning about saving, budgeting, credit versus debit, wants versus needs, and the importance of prioritizing needs before spending money on wants. They discuss how having enough money to purchase something does not necessarily mean they should spend it, especially if there is something bigger they may want to save for in the future.
This week, students had the opportunity to put all of that learning into practice during their first classroom auction! They had to decide which items were worth spending their hard-earned money on, how high they were willing to bid, how much they could afford based on their check registers, and whether to spend now or save some for the next auction.
It was so much fun watching the students use the skills they have been practicing in a real and meaningful way. One of the sweetest moments was seeing how many students chose to bid on items specifically for their siblings. It was such a wonderful reminder that while they were learning about money and financial responsibility, they were also thinking about others.
The students have worked incredibly hard for their paychecks, and they were so excited to finally enjoy the rewards of that hard work while practicing important skills they can carry with them beyond the classroom.
Every Friday, each student receives a paycheck based on what they have earned throughout the week. As a class, they discuss what they earned, areas where they may not have earned the maximum amount possible, and ways they can work toward earning more. Students then “deposit” their paychecks and record the transactions in their own check registers. They practice adding deposits, subtracting spending, and balancing their checkbooks so they always know how much money they have available. It has been a wonderful way to incorporate practical math skills into something that feels meaningful and exciting to them!
Students have also been learning about saving, budgeting, credit versus debit, wants versus needs, and the importance of prioritizing needs before spending money on wants. They discuss how having enough money to purchase something does not necessarily mean they should spend it, especially if there is something bigger they may want to save for in the future.
This week, students had the opportunity to put all of that learning into practice during their first classroom auction! They had to decide which items were worth spending their hard-earned money on, how high they were willing to bid, how much they could afford based on their check registers, and whether to spend now or save some for the next auction.
It was so much fun watching the students use the skills they have been practicing in a real and meaningful way. One of the sweetest moments was seeing how many students chose to bid on items specifically for their siblings. It was such a wonderful reminder that while they were learning about money and financial responsibility, they were also thinking about others.
The students have worked incredibly hard for their paychecks, and they were so excited to finally enjoy the rewards of that hard work while practicing important skills they can carry with them beyond the classroom.
Every single day, our maintenance teams work behind the scenes to keep our schools clean, safe, and running smoothly. From cleaning up messes and stocking supplies to assembling furniture, caring for our grounds, and responding to emergencies, they truly do it all!
We’re so grateful for the hard work, dedication, and care they bring to our buildings every day. They’re our everyday lifesavers, and we couldn’t do it without them!
Michael
Jim
Roger
Ray
Rob
Scott
Heather
Autumn
Ryan
Jeremiah
We’re so grateful for the hard work, dedication, and care they bring to our buildings every day. They’re our everyday lifesavers, and we couldn’t do it without them!
Michael
Jim
Roger
Ray
Rob
Scott
Heather
Autumn
Ryan
Jeremiah
The Junior Health Occupations class is ready to learn and begin clinical rotations to explore different careers in healthcare!
NCOC celebrated Dolly Parton Day on Friday by spreading kindness the Dolly Way! Pink lemonade, pink Starburst, books, and inspirational quotes were given out to brighten everyone’s day and share a little extra joy.
If you're interested in learning more, please register at:
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This week, NCOC Cosmetology seniors had the chance to connect virtually with Jennifer Serio, a 5-time Emmy Award-winning hairstylist!
Jennifer shared her career journey—from starting in a cosmetology program, to an internship focused on wigs and makeup at the renowned Juilliard School, to working on numerous television and film productions, including an impressive decade with Saturday Night Live.
Our students got an inside look at what it takes to build a successful career in the beauty and entertainment industries, along with valuable insight into the many opportunities available to them.
A big thank you to Jennifer for taking the time to share her experience, knowledge, and inspiration with our seniors!
Jennifer shared her career journey—from starting in a cosmetology program, to an internship focused on wigs and makeup at the renowned Juilliard School, to working on numerous television and film productions, including an impressive decade with Saturday Night Live.
Our students got an inside look at what it takes to build a successful career in the beauty and entertainment industries, along with valuable insight into the many opportunities available to them.
A big thank you to Jennifer for taking the time to share her experience, knowledge, and inspiration with our seniors!
If you're interested in learning more about your role as the caregiver and the components to an IEP, please register at the link below:
https://www.stic-cil.org/seface-events
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Are you a skilled, experienced CDL driver seeking an exciting opportunity to share your knowledge and expertise? ONC BOCES is currently seeking passionate individuals to join our team as Hourly CDL-A and CDL-B Driving Instructors.
For more information or to complete an application, please visit www.oncboces.org.
Our teams have been hard at work this summer making sure we are ready to welcome students and staff to a new school year!
Our dedicated maintenance staff members have been busy all summer preparing buildings, refreshing learning spaces, and ensuring every classroom, hallway, and common area is ready for the year ahead.
We also kicked off a Business Office Bootcamp, an informative day that deepened our understanding of business office functions and strengthened the support systems that keep our schools running smoothly.
We welcomed our newest ONC BOCES members during New Employee Orientation, where staff learned about district operations and connected with colleagues and administration who will support them throughout the year.
Opening Day brought everyone together for team‑building and learning sessions—including important conversations about cybersecurity and how we can all help protect our school community. Instructional staff maintained momentum, with conference days filled with professional development, collaboration, and planning for the year ahead.
We are ready and excited to welcome students next week!
Our dedicated maintenance staff members have been busy all summer preparing buildings, refreshing learning spaces, and ensuring every classroom, hallway, and common area is ready for the year ahead.
We also kicked off a Business Office Bootcamp, an informative day that deepened our understanding of business office functions and strengthened the support systems that keep our schools running smoothly.
We welcomed our newest ONC BOCES members during New Employee Orientation, where staff learned about district operations and connected with colleagues and administration who will support them throughout the year.
Opening Day brought everyone together for team‑building and learning sessions—including important conversations about cybersecurity and how we can all help protect our school community. Instructional staff maintained momentum, with conference days filled with professional development, collaboration, and planning for the year ahead.
We are ready and excited to welcome students next week!
Leadership teams from 21 school districts, DCMO BOCES, and ONC BOCES campuses came together for the 2026 Leadership Academy: Unfolding The Future! The two‑day event took place at the beautiful Fort William Henry Resort in Lake George and brought powerful learning, collaboration, and inspiration.
Keynote speaker A.J. Juliani—award‑winning blogger, speaker, university instructor, and author of best‑selling books including Adaptable, Empower, Launch, and The PBL Playbook—set the tone with thought‑provoking insights on innovation and leadership.
Participants engaged in team‑building activities, multiple breakout sessions covering a wide range of topics, and meaningful informal conversations. The NYS Education Department’s “Portrait of a Graduate” was a central theme woven throughout presentations and discussions.
This year’s Leadership Academy was jointly organized and presented by the DCMO BOCES Instructional Support Services Team, led by Ginger Rinaldo, Assistant Superintendent of DCMO BOCES, and the ONC BOCES Professional Learning Team, led by Dr. Brandie Nissen, Professional Learning Coordinator.
Approximately 70 participants attended—bringing energy, ideas, and a shared commitment to shaping the future of education!
