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CTE maintains strong ties with local employers
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The COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing safety measures in schools have certainly introduced many changes for teachers and students across the country. At the HFM Career and Technical Center, however, one thing that hasn’t changed is the connections and partnerships the center has with local businesses and employers. Last year, for example, as all students […]
HFM program offers safety tips for Cybersecurity Awareness Month
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In recognition of October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Cybersecurity and Computer Technology program at the HFM Career and Technical Center is offering some tips to help people protect personal data and stay safe online. Each year during Cybersecurity Awareness Month, private industry and government agencies partner to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity […]
Outdoor opportunities abundant for HFM Environmental Conservation students
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Stressing career preparation in the fields of forestry/lumber production, heavy equipment operation and renewable resources, the HFM Career and Technical Center’s Environmental Conservation program takes full advantage of the center’s outdoor facilities. Most recently, students majoring in Heavy Equipment were busy constructing a pond behind the center on land owned by Fulton-Montgomery Community College. In […]
Career & Technical Center training cybersecurity workforce
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Training a cybersecurity workforce has been a top priority in the public and private sectors for years now, and the demand for cybersecurity professionals continues to increase around the globe. “There are definitely jobs out there, and for people with talent, training and a good work ethic there are plenty of opportunities for advancement,” said […]
Area employer and local graduate discuss importance of on-the-job learning
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A leading supplier of paving materials and construction services recently told students at the HFM Career and Technical Center that an employee’s willingness and ability to learn while on the job can be the key to a successful career. Callanan Industries – which has 15 distribution locations in New York, including the quarry on Route […]
Kingsboro Lumber connecting HFM Construction students with industry professionals
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The Kingsboro Lumber Co. and the HFM Career and Technical Center have formed a new partnership inviting building material manufacturers and wholesalers to share their insights into the construction industry directly with students. Recently, HFM Construction Technology Instructor Steve Derwin approached Donald Wicksell, the president and CEO of Kingsboro Lumber in Gloversville, for help arranging […]
Video: Check out the CTE programs available at HFM for 2020-21
Watch the video below and check out the many programs available at the HFM Career and Technical Center for the 2020-21 school year. The center offers 16 programs available to high school juniors and seniors in the HFM area. This video was produced by the HFM Digital Multimedia and Communications program. Embedded Youtube video about […]