Career & Technical Education


Mertz advocates for CTE

On Wednesday, July 16, Questar III Career and Technical Education (CTE) Recruiter Pam Mertz provided testimony regarding the importance of CTE programs to the New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Education on Graduation Pathways related to Career and Technical Education.

Tech Valley summer camp

Students participating in the Tech Valley Summer Camp spent the day at Questar III’s Rensselaer Educational Center (REC) learning about renewable green technologies, and aviation, in preparation for their last day of camp where they spent the day on the third floor Observation deck at Albany International Airport, followed by the camp closing ceremony.

Successful troubleshooting

Kortum, a 2009 graduate of Troy High school, said he owes much of his success to his time at Questar III BOCES. Kortum completed the Academy of Information Technology (AIT) at Questar III’s Rensselaer Educational Center in Troy. He was also enrolled in Questar III’s Challenge Program at Tamarac Secondary School.

Young scientists present research

On June 11, Questar III BOCES students in the New Visions Scientific Research & World Health Program presented the results of their research in a poster session held at University of Albany’s Gen*NY*Sis building located at its East Campus in Rensselaer. Students...

CGEC students honored at ceremony

Post by Questar III. Questar III’s Columbia-Greene Educational Center in Hudson honored students for achievement in academics and craftsmanship at the school’s 37th Annual Awards Night on June 3 at Columbia-Greene Community College. Focused on providing skills for the...

Students earn BEST award

On May 28, 24 students from Questar III’s Columbia Greene Educational Center received the (Business Employment Standards Transition (BEST) Certificate Award.