* 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 wide variety of programs for high school and adult students.

Provides career and technical education including in the fields of Licensed Practical Nursing, Certified Nursing Assistance, Clerical Work, Industrial Trades, Skilled Trades, Barbering, Cosmetology, and Esthetics. Also provides education and training for High School Equivalency and English as a Second Language.

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.

* Provides technical/career education programs for high school, disabled students and adults. Centers in Flint, Williamson, Newark Special education classes for disabled children Clinical support services Alternative programs for high school Adult literacy Staff and workforce development programs TASC (GED) exam preparation Some literacy programs

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

* 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.

* Helps young adults that are committed to entering the workforce learn useful, employable skills. While they specialize in manufacturing training services, individuals also have the opportunity to gain knowledge in other career fields including machine operator, home health aide, hospital housekeeping and food service.

Offers comprehensive education and training to students entering the job market, seeking a new career or looking to upgrade their skills. The Employment Resource Center offers students the essential edge to successfully compete in today’s global workplace. Services Include: Our exclusive job bank; Career and labor market information; Resume and cover letter assistance; Computers with internet and printing access; Photocopying and fax services; Telephone services for contacting employers; Career development and job search workshops; Interviewing techniques and mock interviews; One-on-one employment counseling and Ongoing follow-up and support. Day and evening hours are available to current students and alumni.

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 industry-aligned career training and experiences empowering adults by assisting them with acquiring the employable skills necessary to assimilate into the 21st-century workforce. Our students benefit from industrial connections, on-site technical training, and job related certifications in order to become more knowledgeable, and successful employees. Our English as a Second Language (ESL) courses are for students whose native language is not English and want to improve speaking, reading and writing skills. Our High School Equivalency program prepares students to earn a New York State Equivalency Diploma by successfully completing the New York State Testing Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC®) exam. Instruction is based on the content of the test, which includes Math, Reading, Writing, Social Studies and Science. Our programs for Adults with Disabilities providing training for adults and youth who are looking to enter the job force for the first time or want to make a career change. Call for more detailed information.

Offers courses in Electrical Installation I, Electrical Installation II, Electrical Motor Control and Motor Control-Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)-Advanced. 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 high school students the opportunity to learn job skills through instruction and handsâon experience. Each of the programs enables students to learn the essentials for a specific career or trade while meeting industry and learning standards.

Offers classes in DIY Fresh Flower Arrangements and Wreath Workshop. Courses vary each semester. Call for more detailed information.

Offers courses in Cosmetology, Barbering, Nail Technician, Waxing and Esthetician. Additional course offerings include: Cosmetology Class Make-up Hours; Preparation for the New York State Licensing Cosmetology Exam; Barbering for the Licensed Cosmetologist; Eyelash Extensions; Laser Hair Removal and Skin Care and Make-Up Academy. BOCES also offers Salon Services, Inner Beauty Salon & Spa: all hair, skin, facial, waxing, manicure and Barber shop at reasonable prices (Oct-Jun). Call for appointments

Serves students with disabilities from the component school districts. This program provides a self-contained learning environment with modifications as determined by the Committees on Special Education (i.e., 12-1-1 and 8-1-1). The Gary D. Bixhorn Technical Center, the Islip Career Center and Harry B. Ward Technical Center serve high school students who are 15.5 (15 years and 6 months) of age by September 1st until the age of 21. Special Career Education (SCE) creates opportunities for all students by providing them with the technical and academic skills needed to prepare for future employment and a successful path to college or other post-secondary programs. SCE provides technical training to prepare students for a successful career. The structured training gives students the tools needed to be successful in a job after high school and/or further post-secondary education. Each student is encouraged to explore various areas of study and to develop the essential skills to feel competent in entering today's competitive job market, while helping them to learn how to cope with their disabilities in the workplace. For more information or to arrange a tour, please feel free to contact us at (631) 244-1629 or email us at [email protected].

Offers courses in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning I, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning II, Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling, EPA Seminar and Certification Test, Blueprint Reading, Gas Burner, OSHA 30, Trade Electric IV-Motor Control and Trade Electric Theory. Courses vary each semester. Call for details and a brochure.

Offers an alternative education that will help you prepare for the future. We teach you the skills, knowledge and attributes to be successful in your field. We emphasize professional behaviors and career readiness practices that will serve you no matter what path you choose, and no matter how many times you change direction. Whether academically, with practical skills, or with how you are feeling mentally, this is a community designed for you to be successful. Sample Course offerings include: Automotive Technology; Construction Electricity; Cosmetology; EMT; Medical Assisting; Plumbing / HVAC and Police Science and Criminal Justice. Call for more detailed information.

Offers courses in: Locksmithing I and Locksmithing II. Courses vary each semester. Call for details.

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 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 comprehensive education and training to students entering the job market, seeking a new career or looking to upgrade their skills. The Employment Resource Center offers students the essential edge to successfully compete in today’s global workplace. Services Include: Our exclusive job bank; Career and labor market information; Resume and cover letter assistance; Computers with internet and printing access; Photocopying and fax services; Telephone services for contacting employers; Career development and job search workshops; Interviewing techniques and mock interviews; One-on-one employment counseling and Ongoing follow-up and support. Day and evening hours are available to current students and alumni.

Provides students with the skills needed for the court reporting profession where rapid, accurate conversion of text is needed. This program is a 65 credit program. Call for further information.