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Kingsboro Lumber Honored as HFM BOCES Outstanding Workforce Development Partner

At its annual meeting on April 9, HFM BOCES recognized Kingsboro Lumber Company as its Outstanding Workforce Development Partner for their exceptional dedication to supporting Career and Technical Education (CTE) students. The event, held at the HFM BOCES Career and Technical Center, gathered nearly 60 component school board members, district leaders, and BOCES administrative staff […]
HFM BOCES Programs Awarded Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Funds
Adirondack Academy and HFM Career and Technical Education (CTE) are among the beneficiaries of the 2024-2025 Stewart’s Shops’ Holiday Match program with each receiving a $500 donation recently. From Thanksgiving Day through Christmas Day, Stewart’s customers donated more than $850,000 to the program. Each individual donation was then doubled by Stewart’s Shops with $1.77 million […]
HFM CTE hosts Women in the Workforce event for area students

Nearly 200 female high school students aspiring to work in non-traditional workforce roles converged on the HFM Career and Technical Center recently to gain insight from other women who are paving the way for future generations in historically male dominated roles. The inaugural ‘Women in the Workforce’ career exploration and awareness event featured students from […]
Changes to Google Services
HFM BOCES has been informed by the New York State Education Department that we need to make some changes to the way your students access some Google services. This change is being made state-wide to protect the privacy of student data. Google is not able to sign a Data Privacy Agreement (DPA) for these additional […]
Brown’s Ford makes $10K donation to HFM CTE
The Mohawk Valley’s premier Ford dealership has made a large donation to help support the education of area students. Brown’s Ford, which operates vehicle dealerships and repair centers in Amsterdam and Johnstown, recently donated $10,000 to the HFM Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center to help support the organization’s automotive education programs. The funds will […]
Students gain insight into the region’s healthcare field during ‘Healthcare Conversations’
Students from area school districts gathered at the HFM BOCES Career and Technical Center recently to converse and connect with local professionals about the many healthcare careers the region has to offer. The event, dubbed as ‘Healthcare Conversations’, welcomed more than 100 ninth and 10th-grade students from the Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES region, as well as juniors […]
Cosmetology students gain real work experience, confidence during salon days

The first time cutting someone’s hair in the salon at the Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES Career and Technical Center (CTC) was an insecure moment for cosmetology student Jade Bonneau. “I did a cut on a male client which I had never done before. I was terrified,” recalled the Oppenheim-Ephratah-St. Johnsville senior. Bonneau said she was scared because […]
HFM CTE alumni, Gloversville Police Lieutenant speaks with students

Ron Reu, an alumni of the HFM Career and Technical Education (CTE) Criminal Justice program, returned to campus recently to speak with students and share his career success. Reu, a 2007 graduate of Northville Central School, was on hand to present to both Criminal Justice classes about the use of tasers and what it’s like […]
Counselors learn about educational updates, resources at regional meeting

School counselors and administrators recently gathered at the HFM BOCES main campus for a day-long workshop focused on educational updates and to learn about resources and supports that are available in the region aimed at assisting students and families. The annual fall regional counselor’s meeting, which included more than 30 people, was held on Friday, […]
Career Con draws more than 1,000 students for early career exploration
More than 1,000 eighth grade students got a head start on career exploration this week as they filled the gymnasium at SUNY Fulton-Montgomery Community College going from table to table and meeting with companies to explore the various opportunities offered within the region. Career Con, an interactive event aimed at increasing interest among youth in […]