Career & Technical Education

Students create model wind turbines

May 30, 2014

On Wednesday, May 28, students in Questar III’s Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVAC/R) program in Troy were challenged to create and monitor mini wind turbines powered by solar energy.

Strong passes the baton

May 20, 2014

Sue Strong, a school counselor at Questar III’s Columbia-Greene Educational Center for the past 15 years, will retire this month. Recently, Strong has been working with her replacement, Questar III Communications Specialist Caitlin Dederick, to prepare for the changing of the guards.

Criminal justice team wins 1st place

Apr 29, 2014

A team of criminal justice students from Questar III’s Columbia-Greene Educational Center in Hudson won first place at the 2014 New York State SkillsUSA Competition.

The Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) team of Gabby Cidras (Germantown), Stephen Naegeli (Ichabod Crane) and Sara Paul (Cairo-Durham) will now move onto the national competition in Kansas, Missouri in June.

Preparing for takeoff

Apr 15, 2014

Recently, CorDel Hall received his private pilot’s license through Questar III’s Aviation Program. He attributes his success to the support of his teachers and to his own hard work and determination. Congratulations, CorDel!

CGEC alum excels in college

Apr 14, 2014

Kevin Kiefer, a Questar III Columbia-Greene Educational Center (CGEC) graduate, recently visited his former Construction Technologies classroom. He spoke with current students about his experience at CGEC and his current life as a college student at SUNY Delhi.

Students gain hands on experience

Apr 14, 2014

Second year Aviation Maintenance students at Questar III’s Rensselaer Educational Center (REC) completed a week long internship at Stratton Air National Guard Base in Scotia.