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Student selected as winner of library contest

November 14, 2022 | Filed in HFM Special Education, HFM Top Stories
Student selected as winner of library contest

Congratulations to Jacob M. who was recently selected as one of the winners of the ‘Decorate a Pumpkin Like a Book Cover’ contest conducted by the Gloversville Middle School library.  Participants were asked to submit a sketch designed after a book then decorate their pumpkins. Jacob is an 8th grade student in Barbara Hatcher’s class […]

CTE Alumni Spotlight: 2007 Criminal Justice graduate Michael Palmerino

November 9, 2022 | Filed in HFM Career & Technical Education, HFM Top Stories
CTE Alumni Spotlight: 2007 Criminal Justice graduate Michael Palmerino

Michael Palmerino, a 2007 graduate of Amsterdam High School, says it was at the HFM BOCES Career and Technical Center where he got started on the path of becoming a police officer. Palmerino said that he was able to better grasp the idea of police work after completing the Criminal Justice program. “Without a doubt, […]

PTECH students tour local farm

November 2, 2022 | Filed in HFM PTECH, HFM Top Stories
PTECH students tour local farm

PTECH students enrolled in our Animal Science and Environmental Science programs recently toured Hilltop Acres Farm, a small family operated farm run by Clark and Gretchen Subik. This 100 acre farm located in Fonda, NY has been in operation since 1985 and is known for their breeding stock of Black Angus cattle and Texel sheep. Students […]

Johnstown student chases passion for cars at HFM Career and Tech Center

October 25, 2022 | Filed in HFM Career & Technical Education, HFM Top Stories
Johnstown student chases passion for cars at HFM Career and Tech Center

Wyatt Frasier has always had a passion for cars, but said working on engines wasn’t really for him. “I found out a while ago that I’m not much of a mechanical person, so I decided to try Auto Body here. I really enjoy it. It’s been fun so far,” Frasier said. Frasier is one of […]

CTE Alumni Spotlight: 2016 New Visions Health Careers graduate Kim Galusha

October 19, 2022 | Filed in HFM Career & Technical Education, HFM Top Stories
CTE Alumni Spotlight: 2016 New Visions Health Careers graduate Kim Galusha

Kim Galusha says she always felt drawn to healthcare and knew that she wanted to pursue a career in that field, but didn’t exactly know where to begin. At just 17 years old, she decided to enroll in the New Visions Health program at HFM BOCES. Her decision to do so helped set the foundation […]

Adult learners celebrated

Adult learners celebrated

The accomplishments of more than 30 people who participated in adult learning programs through HFM BOCES were recognized during a ceremony Tuesday, June 21. Those recognized included adult learners who developed workforce skills, earned a high school equivalency diploma, developed English language skills or became U.S. citizens. The HFM BOCES Adult Education program this year […]

2022 Career & Technical Education Awards

Program Awards Auto Body Highest Average: Darryl Mullarkey Most Professional: Noah Horning Auto Technology Highest Average: Lawrence Sinisi Most Professional: Trevor James McSpirit Construction Technology Highest Average: Bryce R. Anderson Most Professional: Josiah M. Jensen Cosmetology (Mrs. Mead) Highest Average: Leasey M. Zemanek Most Professional: Giovanna N. Cassella Cosmetology (Ms. Charpentier) Highest Average: Shantel L. […]

CTE Alumni Spotlight: 2020 Engineering Technology graduate Nicholas M. Bluvas

CTE Alumni Spotlight: 2020 Engineering Technology graduate Nicholas M. Bluvas

In the local area and beyond, you can find graduates of the HFM Career and Technical Center working in just about every industry and career field. CTE Alumni Spotlight will introduce you to some of our many graduates highlighting the pathways their education and training helped make possible. Meet CTE alumni Nicholas M. Bluvas A […]

Local professionals highlight engineering-related fields

Local professionals highlight engineering-related fields

Gloversville and Johnstown 8th graders spent the evening speaking with local professionals about the many opportunities available in engineering, construction and other STEM-related fields during a career awareness event held at the HFM Career and Technical Center Wednesday, May 11. HFM BOCES, the Gloversville and Johnstown school districts, and the Fulton-Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce […]

CTE Alumni Spotlight: 2016 New Visions Health Careers graduate Reily Kotwasinski

CTE Alumni Spotlight: 2016 New Visions Health Careers graduate Reily Kotwasinski

In the local area and beyond, you can find graduates of the HFM Career and Technical Center working in just about every industry and career field. CTE Alumni Spotlight will introduce you to some of our many graduates highlighting the pathways their education and training helped make possible. Meet CTE alumni Reily Kotwasinski A 2016 […]

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