Offers English classes to help adults to learn to speak, read and write English. No charge for English classes to those eligible. Wilson Tech also offers citizenship education to help prepare for USCIS Civics Test. Call (631) 667-6000 x327 for an appointment for a pre-test which is used to place you in the appropriate level. A Spanish-speaking representative is available on most days. Courses are offered at various times and locations. Call for detailed information.

This on-campus program allows students to acquire college credit and advanced status within the Westchester Community College Culinary Program while simultaneously working towards their high school graduation requirements.

Offers English classes to help adults to learn to speak, read and write English. No charge for English classes to those eligible. Wilson Tech also offers citizenship education to help prepare for USCIS Civics Test. Call (631) 667-6000 x327 for an appointment for a pre-test which is used to place you in the appropriate level. A Spanish-speaking representative is available on most days. Courses are offered at various times and locations. Call for detailed information.

Provides students with the opportunity to receive a high quality education for the career best suited to their abilities, interests, and ambitions in an educational environment characterized by high expectations and staffed by professionals who are knowledgeable, compassionate, creative, supportive, and effective. Sample course offerings include: Medical Assistant; Medical Office Administration; (With Billing and Coding); Computer Technician Networking Specialist; Web Application Design and Development; Practical Nursing; Radiologic Technology; Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Medical Billing Specialist. Hunter Business School is an educational institution accredited by the Commission on Secondary Schools, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA-CESS). The Medical Assistant and Ultrasound programs have been additionally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP). Call for more detailed information.

Offers Marine courses. Sample course offering includes: Marine Engines & Systems and Marine Service Technician Pre-Apprentice Program Courses vary each semester. Call for more detailed information.

Offers English classes to help adults to learn to speak, read and write English. No charge for English classes to those eligible. Wilson Tech also offers citizenship education to help prepare for USCIS Civics Test. Call (631) 667-6000 x327 for an appointment for a pre-test which is used to place you in the appropriate level. A Spanish-speaking representative is available on most days. Courses are offered at various times and locations. Call for detailed information.

Offers courses in Landscape Design. Courses vary each semester. Call for detailed information.

Offers English classes to help adults to learn to speak, read and write English. No charge for English classes to those eligible. Wilson Tech also offers citizenship education to help prepare for USCIS Civics Test. Call (631) 667-6000 x327 for an appointment for a pre-test which is used to place you in the appropriate level. A Spanish-speaking representative is available on most days. Courses are offered at various times and locations. Call for detailed information.

Offers a Cosmetology Certification Program where you will learn from top professionals and experience expos and demonstrations in some of the best salons on Long Island. Become versed on the latest styles and techniques used today while also learning the necessary techniques for the New York State Certification exam. Brush up on the vast array of beauty products and their chemistry. Learn professional skills such as customer service and communication pertaining to any salon environment. Upon completion of 1,000 hours of training you are eligible to apply for New York State Licensing. Meet with counselors in our Employment Center to discuss job opportunities. Also offered is the Cosmetology Completion Hours Certification Program for those students looking to complete your 1,000 hours for certification and Cosmetology Refresher Course for those students who have completed the 1000 hours and are looking for preparation for the NYS Exam. Call for more detailed information regarding all courses that are offered.

Offers students the opportunity to launch a satisfying career in skin care and make-up at Western Suffolk BOCES, a fully accredited Esthetics program on Long Island. This 600-hour, full-time Esthetics program is located at the Western Suffolk BOCES Northport campus. Those who satisfactorily complete this Esthetics program are eligible to take the New York State exam that leads to a license in Esthetics. Your NYS Esthetics license will help you find job opportunities with flexible hours, financial stability and job satisfaction in Nassau County, Suffolk County, and New York City. Students enjoy practicing on classmates and clinic clients as they study anatomy and physiology, bacteriology, sterilization, structure and function of the skin, facial procedures, use of various machines, waxing, basic make-up techniques, and business practices. Successful completion of the Esthetics program at Western Suffolk BOCES prepares you to sit for the New York State Esthetics licensing exam and includes 30-hour Laser Hair Removal certification. Financial help is available to those who qualify. Western Suffolk BOCES is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE). Call for more detailed information regarding admission requirements and program details.

Offers courses Veterinary Assistant I & II. Meet with our Employment Center counselors to view job postings in Long Island veterinary practices and animal hospitals. Call for more detailed information.

Offers this 1200-hour program for you to prepare to take the National Certifying Examination as a Surgical Technologist. A Surgical Technologist works closely with the surgeon, anesthesiologist and registered nurse to set up and assist in all type of surgical procedures. You will learn how to perform many duties that help keep the operating room functioning safely before, during and after operations. Practice the skillful handling and passing of surgical instruments and supplies, sterilizing operating room equipment and maintaining inventory in BOCES’ simulated Operating Room. BOCES’ program offers a low student-to-teacher ratio for highly personalized instruction. Students are assigned to a clinical site at one of Long Island’s excellent health care facilities and spend 590 hours working under the guidance of an experienced health care professional. Western Suffolk BOCES is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE). Call for more detailed information regarding admission requirements and program details.

Offers a wide variety of programs for high school and adult students.

* Provides vocational training for young adults. Residential education Career development TASC (formerly GED) instruction Follow up/placement services for one year after graduation Trade training including Manufacturing, Automotive and Machine Repair, Construction, Finance and Business, Healthcare, Homeland Security, Hospitality, Information Technology, Renewable Resources and Energy, and Transportation Programs include Certified Nurse Assistant, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse, Medical Administrative Assistant, Patient Care Technician, and more* May provide transportation to program once accepted.

Offers a cosmetology instruction involving a minimum of 1,000 hours of classroom, lab, and salon-simulated skill training to prepare students to pass the state licensing examination. Offers computer training in personalized styling, salon management and study skills.

Career and Technical Courses offered: Agriculture Production and Science, Automotive Service Center Technician, Building Trades, Criminal Justice and Security, Culinary Arts, Cosmetology, Health Occupations I & II, Information Technology, Natural Resources Occupations, Upward Bound and GED, Visual Arts/Media Technology and Welding. Otsego Occupational Center 1914 Cty Rte 35 Milford, NY 13807 Phone: 607-286-7715 Northern Catskills Occupational Center 2020 Jump Brook Rd Grand Gorge, NY 12434 Phone: 607-588-6291

A regional organization that provides quality educational, administrative, and technical services to component school districts, to enhance educational opportunities for students and cost-effectiveness of the educational system. Support services for districts include itinerant teachers and specialists, such as adaptive physical education instructors, speech therapists, psychologists, social workers, physical therapists, counselors, and occupational therapists for those districts that cannot afford a full-time position. Also includes management services, e.g., cooperative purchasing, educational communications, certification, labor relations, and staff development. Instructional programs cover a wide variety of areas, including career and technical courses, special education, academic and alternative programs, summer schools, and staff development.

BPS Adult Education is the premier education and workforce skills training provider in Western New York for adult learners; offering High School Equivalency classes, GED Testing, English as a Second Language (ESL), Career & Technical Education (CTE) and Community Education (CE). Classes are offered mornings, afternoons, and evenings with classrooms conveniently located throughout the City of Buffalo. Online Distance Education options are available for those who qualify. For a current site list and courses, contact [email protected]

The New Visions Health Academy is an exciting and challenging program for high school seniors interested in a wide variety of health careers, including both traditional and alternative/complementary areas of medicine. We integrate real-world internships into an academic course introducing students to the main issues involving today's health care industry.

Serves high school juniors and seniors with rigorous and relevant learning in specific technical fields. Our broad array of programs are designed to meet the needs of component districts, students and our local workforce. We prescribe to continuous improvement, with a focus on improving student outcomes, meeting or exceeding New York State Education Department standards, offering career and technical courses that are New York State Education Department approved, and utilizing research and best practices related to our student needs. Courses are offered in: Animal Science; Art. Design and Visual Communications; Audio Production; Auto Body Repair and Car Customizing; Automotive Technology; Aviation/Professional Pilot Training; Barbering; Carpentry/Residential Construction and Home Improvement; Certified Personal Training; Clinical Medical Assisting; Computer Science and App Development; Computer Technology and Repair; Cosmetology; Culinary Arts/Restaurant Operations Management; Dental Chairside Assisting; Early Childhood Education; Electrical Trade and Alternative Energy; Fashion Merchandising and Design; Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC); Law Enforcement; Marine/Motorsports Technology; Nurse Assisting; Physical Therapy Aide; Plumbing and Heating; Practical Nursing; Professional Photography/Digital Photography; Television, Video and Digital Film Production; Welding/Metal Fabrication and Work Based learning. Call for more detailed information.

Offers courses in Auto Collision I, Auto Collision II and OSHA-10. After completing Auto Collision courses meet with our Employment Center counselors for job opportunities in Long Island collision repair establishments. Call for more detailed information.

Offers courses in: Comprehensive Welding-Basic; Electrical Arc Welding I & II; Heliarc (TIG) I & II; and Oxyacetylene Welding/MIG Welding. Courses vary each semester. Call for details.

Serves high school juniors and seniors with rigorous and relevant learning in specific technical fields. Our broad array of programs are designed to meet the needs of component districts, students and our local workforce. We prescribe to continuous improvement, with a focus on improving student outcomes, meeting or exceeding New York State Education Department standards, offering career and technical courses that are New York State Education Department approved, and utilizing research and best practices related to our student needs. Courses are offered in: Animal Science; Art. Design and Visual Communications; Audio Production; Auto Body Repair and Car Customizing; Automotive Technology; Aviation/Professional Pilot Training; Barbering; Carpentry/Residential Construction and Home Improvement; Certified Personal Training; Clinical Medical Assisting; Computer Science and App Development; Computer Technology and Repair; Cosmetology; Culinary Arts/Restaurant Operations Management; Dental Chairside Assisting; Early Childhood Education; Electrical Trade and Alternative Energy; Fashion Merchandising and Design; Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC); Law Enforcement; Marine/Motorsports Technology; Nurse Assisting; Physical Therapy Aide; Plumbing and Heating; Practical Nursing; Professional Photography/Digital Photography; Television, Video and Digital Film Production; Welding/Metal Fabrication and Work Based learning. Call for more detailed information.

Offers a course for those interested in becoming a heavy equipment operator. Nassau BOCES has partnered with The LEARN Center to provide you with a broad base of knowledge through classroom instruction and practical experience in the operation of heavy equipment. Training and certification is available on the backhoe, bulldozer, excavator, front-end loader and skid-steer. Topics include safety, maintenance and the practical operation of the equipment. Upon registration, you will be given the contact information to schedule your class. The full 84-hour curriculum consists of twelve, 7-hour days. A basic one-day class is also available. Call for detailed information.