Students gain real world experience

A group of career and technical education (CTE) students from Questar III’s Rensselaer Educational Center in Troy completed week-long internships at the University at Albany as part of their school’s work-based learning (WBL) program.

Joining together to help fight hunger

Students and staff from two Questar III schools recently teamed up for a food donation drive to benefit the Windham Area Food Pantry.

Questar III receives state grant

Questar III will receive funding as part of the $62.7 million in economic development funding awarded to the Capital Region on Dec. 8.

Students explore nanotechnology

Students from Questar III’s New Visions: Science, Technology, Engineering & Math program created videos for a recent nano showcase at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Honoring local veterans

Students and staff at Questar III’s Columbia-Greene Educational Center in Hudson hosted their eighth annual community lunch for local veterans and guests.

Showing school spirit

Students and staff at Rensselaer Educational Center participated in the school’s annual Spirit Day – an event designed to build a sense of community.

Students earn top prizes in engineering contest

Students in Questar III’s New Visions: Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) program earned scholarships in the 2011 Society of Manufacturing Engineers Presentation Contest.

Students support Special Olympics

Students from Questar III’s Rensselaer Educational Center in Troy recently volunteered to be “fans in the stands” at the New York State Fall Special Olympics in Glen Falls October 21-22.

Students, staff learn more about post-secondary opportunities

Questar III’s Rensselaer Educational Center (REC) in Troy hosted its annual college fair. The event featured 14 colleges and military representatives – the largest number that’s ever participated in the school’s college fair.