Career & Technical Education

HS aviation program expands

Dec 20, 2012

Starting next fall, high school students will learn to fly as part of a new aviation program based in Schenectady County.

Baldwin discusses model programs

Dec 14, 2012

Questar III BOCES Superintendent Dr. James N. Baldwin recently participated in a panel discussion at the Educating Tomorrow’s Workforce: Preparing Students to Compete in the 21st Century Economy Conference.

Hennessy inducted into Hall of Fame

Dec 12, 2012

Questar III BOCES Career Development Specialist Ted Hennessey was inducted into the hall of fame on November 11 during an induction event at Pauly’s Hotel in Albany.

Program teaches 21st century skills

Nov 30, 2012

Questar III BOCES recently launched the first full-day project-based program for juniors and seniors, a collaboration between the Special Education and Career and Technical Education departments.

Core skills can help fill jobs

Nov 29, 2012

Far too many high school students graduate unprepared for college or work, and far too many good jobs go unfilled every year. Two recent news items point to the need for public education, business and others to work together and to respond to our changing workplace and economy.

Students honor local veterans

Nov 9, 2012

Questar III’s Rensselaer Educational Center (REC) and Columbia-Greene Educational Center (CGEC) each hosted their 9th annual Veterans Day Luncheon to celebrate and honor our local veterans for their service to our country.