Program Guide

The demand for career and technical education students has surged over the last few years. These students will be met with a wealth of new opportunities. In the Mohawk Valley alone, according to the New York State Department of Labor, by 2030, there will be a 20-30% increase in the number of employment opportunities that align with many of the trades in the CTE programs at
Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES. These programs, taught by industry expert teachers, proudly serve our region.

For CTE students, the opportunities don’t end at OHM BOCES. All of our traditional CTE programming is tied to higher education credit for qualifying students, including various dual credit opportunities through Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) which are outlined in this program guide. Our programs of study also provide the foundational skills that can serve any
student in both industry and higher education. Many of our students follow career pathways linking high school learning with college degrees, industry recognized certifications, and connections between what is learned in the classroom and expectations in the employment field.

In 1948, the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES began its mission to educate students in various pathways for high school graduation. Our active partnerships with the business community through our Advisory Council and program consultant committees advise on state-of-the-art equipment and curricula. Our programs of study are equipped with cutting-edge technology that allows students to sharpen their skills in a program of study. Moreover, they are driven by industry-expert teachers who provide the most meaningful learning experience possible. Our educators, area businesses, students, and parents work together as a team to provide a world-class education that is dynamic and prepares students for post-secondary opportunities.

In addition to the career and technical programs and integrated academic courses that OHM BOCES offers, we also provide New Visions courses that allow seniors to go on-site at participating businesses to learn about the field. Additionally, we offer MiTech, an exploratory program to expose freshmen and sophomores to the variety of CTE courses we offer. More information about these programs can be found in this publication.

Are you interested in a dynamic education with budding opportunities, cutting-edge technology, higher education opportunities, and skills that will translate to any post-high school environment? We invite you to look through these pages to learn how a career and technical education can be the key to your future.

Mike Hoover
CTE Principal