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New York State Senator Michelle Hinchey visited the Veterinary and Animal Science program at the HFM Career and Technical Center Thursday, May 6, discussing with students the hand-on experience they’ve gained in the program and their college and career plans. Students told the senator that being in the same program with students with similar interests […]
Local high school graduates who completed the Engineering Technology program at the HFM Career and Technical Center say what they learned in CTE gave them an huge advantage in college and careers. William Dickson, a 2018 Johnstown High School graduate, credits the Engineering Technology program for landing him his current position as a reliability engineer […]
With 16 programs available, the HFM Career and Technical Center offers many choices for local high school students interested in exploring possible career paths. Beyond career and technical skills, however, the center also offers students hands-on opportunities to earn credits required for high school graduation ranging from applied mathematics and algebra to economics and science. […]
Skilled alumni and students from the HFM Career and Technical Center are in demand by area employers. For instance, three students from the HFM Auto Body Repair program have already started their careers at Brown’s Ford in Amsterdam and Johnstown. Anthony Darpino, a 2020 Broadalbin-Perth graduate, is now working at the Brown’s Collision Center in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
