Columbia-Greene Educational Center


Coin represents accomplishment

The Questar III Criminal Justice program collaborated with a designer to have a logo and challenge coin created which represents the accomplishments of students graduating from the two-year program. Challenge coins are small medallions or tokens that signify a person...

CGEC students receive awards

Questar III’s Columbia-Greene Educational Center (CGEC) in Hudson honored students for achievement in academics and craftsmanship at the school’s 38th Annual Awards Night on June 2 at Columbia-Greene Community College. Focused on providing skills for the 21st century...

Students receive BEST certificate

On May 27, 2015, 27 students from Questar III’s Columbia-Greene Educational Center received the B.E.S.T. (Business Employment Standards Transition) Certificate Award. The BEST program certifies the work readiness of students by creating a portfolio.  With the support...

Students shine at State SkillsUSA

Questar III’s career and technical education (CTE) students competed at the 2015 SkillsUSA State competition held at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, NY. This marks the 11th year our CTE students have finished in the top three statewide. The SkillsUSA...

AIT program kick starts career

Eric Maassmann enrolled in the Academy for Information Technology (AIT) program at Questar III’s Columbia-Greene Educational Center because it fit well with his future goals and allowed him to kick start his education and career. A 2008 graduate of Cairo-Durham High...

Graduate expands local business

Melony Coons is the sole proprietor of a successful business at the age of 23. Learn how this Ichabod Crane graduate, who completed the cosmetology program at Questar III’s Columbia-Greene Educational Center, is expanding her hair salon. Click the link below to read...