The Health Occupations class at OAOC is sponsoring an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, February 5th. The drive is open to the public, but appointments are preferred.
On Friday, January 10th, the Fox and Bassett New Visions Healthcare Professions students presented to over 60 prospective students, parents, and local administrators who came to learn more about this ONC BOCES program. Students presented topics on academics, rotation, professionalism, home-school connections, the application process, and how this program assists the transition to college. Hannah W. from Morris served as MC while Cady R. (Schenevus) and Kylie G. (South Kortright) created a PowerPoint presentation to gain a glimpse at "A Day in the Life of a New Visions Student". The presentation concluded with students sharing program highlights and answering audience questions.
A thank you goes out to FCC for providing the Remillard room and to our component hospitals for ensuring the continuance of this valuable program!
Join us tomorrow evening at NCOC!
Upcoming 5-hour courses in February and March!
Registration information:
https://www.oncboces.org/page/drivers-5-hour-pre-licensing-course
CFES Advisors Kristen Shultz and Stacey Brotherton attended the CFES National Conference in November, where Tara Smith, co-CEO of CFES, presented OAOC with a School of Distinction Award. Congratulations!!
The NCOC Open House is being held on Wednesday, January 22nd!
The Automotive Service Technician CTE Program has 13 Juniors and 7 Seniors at NCOC, and 14 Juniors and 14 Seniors at OAOC this year.
Instruction in the Automotive Service Technician program includes:
1. ASE Certification (Maintenance and Light Repair)
2. Preparation for the NYS Safety and Emissions Inspection Program
3. Abundant opportunities to participate in live work as well as training with shop-provided vehicles
4. OSHA safety training
5. Forklift certification
For more information about all of the programs offered at ONC BOCES, please visit www.oncboces.org
This year, we have 11 Juniors and 14 Seniors enrolled in our Building Trades CTE Program.
Instruction in this program focuses on:
1. Hands-on training
2. Industry-recognized certifications (OSHA, forklift)
3. Safety and compliance
4. Advanced technology integration
5. Career pathways and job placement support
Please visit www.oncboces.org for more information about Building Trades and all programs offered!
New York State Senator Peter Oberacker visited the Northern Catskills Occupational Center (NCOC), engaging with local education leaders to discuss pivotal issues affecting schools in the region. The visit included a lunch catered by the talented culinary students at NCOC, showcasing the program’s excellence and the importance of Career and Technical Education (CTE).
The New Visions Engineering Class of 2025 had an incredible experience visiting Sportsfield Specialties in Delhi!
The class toured the NY 1 and NY 2 buildings, learned about their production process, and saw their impressive sporting equipment firsthand. Special thanks to engineers Brett Buzzy, Anthony Palmeri, Shevket Tash, and alumnus Gavin Valenta for their insights and advice. We also had the privilege of meeting architect Lee Marigliano, who shared details about their new building design.
Thank you, Sportsfield Specialties, for this amazing opportunity to explore engineering in action!
In conjunction with our Choose Love Movement, our OAOC Elementary TRUST classroom students decided to provide community service through a field trip. They gathered and shared many cat and dog donations with the Susquehanna SPCA. Our students demonstrated kindness to the cats and dogs by petting, feeding, and playing with them!
9th and 10th grade students designed photo props and took some of the photos to create a card from the classroom!
Equipment Operation and Repair students at NCOC have been busy building the CDL driving range!
Last month, the New Visions Engineering Class of 2025 had great experiences
At Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals in Hobart, students got a behind-the-scenes look at manufacturing, packaging, and innovation. From factory floor tours led by top engineers to hands-on challenges and career insights from HR, they explored how engineering drives efficiency and quality.
At Cornell University, the group toured cutting-edge facilities like the Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source and Biomedical Engineering labs, explored nanoscale technology in cleanrooms, and learned about autonomous systems and aerospace projects. They even connected with engineering alumni for advice on college life and careers.
To kick off the holiday season, OAOC staff joined in a fun "Rock, Paper, Scissors Challenge" to celebrate gratitude, share laughs, and enjoy some friendly competition! Savannah Duncan, TRUST 9/10 LTA, took the crown and plans to share her winnings with her classroom and students!
NCOC's Leadership Club hosted a food drive to pack Thanksgiving bags for students. Thanks to everyone who donated, including a generous parent who gifted 16 turkeys! 🧡
Good morning,
Due to inclement weather in the ONC BOCES region, OAOC and NCOC are closed today, November 22, 2024.
On October 31st, Assemblyman Brian Miller and his Chief of Staff, Susan Jaquish, visited ONC BOCES' Otsego Area Occupational Center in Milford, NY, to view firsthand the improvements made possible through the State and Municipalities Facilities Capital Program grant. Assemblyman Miller played a pivotal role in encouraging ONC BOCES to apply for the grant which resulted in a $75,000 award to enhance Career and Technical Education (CTE) equipment.
The grant funding enabled ONC BOCES to make significant upgrades across several CTE programs:
â—Ź Culinary Program: Acquired a new walk-in refrigerator/freezer, allowing Culinary students to work with and store ingredients on a larger scale, enhancing their training in real-world culinary environments.
â—Ź Automotive Program: Purchased state-of-the-art mobile auto lifts that allow Auto students to safely lift heavy equipment for repairs, providing them with hands-on experience with industry-standard tools.
â—Ź Welding Program: Added new welding booths to support the practical skills in a high-demand trade.
Throughout the visit, Assemblyman Brian Miller, ONC BOCES District Superintendent Dr. Catherine Huber, and ONC BOCES Deputy Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Avery engaged in meaningful discussions focused on regionalization initiatives and possible legislation actions to support rural schools with the resources needed to provide students with equitable access to expanded learning opportunities.
ONC BOCES is committed to offering innovative, hands-on training that prepares students with the skills essential to thrive in today’s competitive workforce.
NCOC staff went all out in red, white, and blue for our special underground spirit week, showing off their patriotic pride in front of a bulletin board dedicated to honoring Veterans.
The SEL Committee at OAOC recognized our Veterans by posting pictures sent in from students and staff. Thank you for your service! Happy Veteran’s Day!!
