Rensselaer Educational Center


Career Expo Set for May 7

Students in grades 8-10, parents, educators and the community are invited to learn about exciting careers for the future at Career Expo 2014. Career Expo 2014, to be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Franklin Terrace Ballroom in Troy, NY, will focus on careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). Questar III BOCES and Brunswick CSD, Lansingburgh CSD, Schodack CSD and Troy CSD will be hosting the Career Expo, along with NEATEC and Troy Riverfront PTECH.

Student earns internship

AIT student Chris Richardson from Questar III’s Rensselaer Educational Center (REC) has been offered a paid summer internship at Agora Games in Troy. Over winter break, Richardson completed a week long internship with the gaming company. His quality of work over the five days impressed his supervisor so much they offered him a paid internship for the summer.

Student seeks criminal justice career

Raised in a family full of criminal justice/law enforcement people, it’s no wonder why New Lebanon High School senior Brianna Springstead is working toward a career in criminal justice.

Well known attorney visits students

Criminal Justice students at Questar III’s Rensselear Educational Center (REC) were visited by the accomplished attorney Michael McDermott.

Adult & Community courses available

The International Center for Workforce and Personal Development is offering numerous Community and Adult Education courses this spring. The diverse selection of courses will be held at Columbia-Greene Educational Center (CGEC) and Rensselaer Educational Center (REC).

Students advocate for BOCES

Questar III BOCES staff and students spent February 12 at BOCES Lobby Day meeting with legislators to encourage them to maintain funding and to see BOCES as a solution for the state’s fiscal issues.