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This April, eight talented sophomores in the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison (OHM) BOCES Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program took on the challenge at the annual Engineering Wars, facing off against other regional P-TECH programs at The Center for Instruction, Technology and Innovation (CiTi BOCES).

On May 1, the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison (OHM) BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) Joint Advisory Council and Consultant Committee convened at the Howard D. Mettelman Learning Center.

On April 11, the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison (OHM) BOCES Bridges Wellness Committee hosted the Bridges Spring Fling at the OHM BOCES Main Campus.

On April 17, the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison (OHM) BOCES School Communications Service hosted a Finalsite On-Site District Communications Workshop for participating school districts at the Howard D. Mettelman Learning Center.

Pathways in Technology Early College High School at the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES (P-TECH OHM) has announced its honor roll students for the third quarter.

On April 17, the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison (OHM) BOCES Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program held its monthly P-TECH PRIDE Day at the Howard D. Mettelman Learning Center.

On April 16, the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison (OHM) BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) Animal Science program taught students about responsible pet ownership with a visit from a rabbit and two guinea pigs in anticipation of Easter.

Throughout the 2024-25 school year, students from the tri-BOCES region—Oneida-Herkimer-Madison (OHM) BOCES, Madison-Oneida BOCES and Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES—participated in Elevating Student Voices, an initiative led by the OHM BOCES Program and Professional Learning.

On April 4-8, students in the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison (OHM) BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) Animal Science program were visited by a calf, goats and piglets during class to build upon their recent lessons.

On April 4, the Oneida/Herkimer School Library System Administrators and Librarians Awards Breakfast was held at the Howard D. Mettelman Learning Center.

The Oneida-Herkimer-Madison (OHM) BOCES Annual Meeting took place on April 2 at the Howard D. Mettelman Learning Center.

The Oneida-Herkimer-Madison (OHM) BOCES School and Business Alliance (SABA) played a key role in coordinating a successful career day for students in grades 5-8 at Sauquoit Middle School on March 28.

The Oneida-Herkimer-Madison (OHM) BOCES is proud to announce a significant milestone -- the Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program welcomed its tenth cohort of students during the 2024-25 school year.

On March 28, students in the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program brought history and math to life during their Mathematician Presentations!

On March 27, school board members from across the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison (OHM) BOCES region gathered for the annual Oneida-Madison-Herkimer School Boards Institute (OMH SBI) Educational Showcase at the Howard D. Mettelman Learning Center.

On March 26, the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison (OHM) BOCES Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC) strengthened the connection between education and the local workforce by hosting its annual Career Fair at the Howard D. Mettelman Learning Center.

On March 17, student leaders from across the region gathered at the Howard D. Mettelman Learning Center for the third session of the Elevating Student Voices initiative hosted by the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison (OHM) BOCES Program and Professional Learning (PPL).

On March 14, the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison (OHM) BOCES and several component districts hosted a Regional Superintendent's Conference Day, with professional development for instructional staff and regional teachers.

On March 12, the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison (OHM) BOCES once again opened its campus to the public for an Open House event showcasing Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center programs that provide students with various pathways to success in both higher education and the workforce.

On March 10, students in the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison (OHM) BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) Animal Science program had an exciting hands-on learning experience about sled dog racing, showcasing how the field of animal science applies to a variety of jobs and occupations.

March is Women in the Trades Month, a time to celebrate and recognize the achievements of women in skilled trades while encouraging more women to explore these rewarding career paths.

On March 7, the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison (OHM) BOCES Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program hosted its second P-TECH PRIDE Day of the year at the Howard D. Mettelman Learning Center.

On February 28, the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison (OHM) BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) program welcomed juniors from our component districts to learn more about our New Visions pathways during New Visions Visitation Day.

On February 28, March 4 and March 5, the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison (OHM) BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) program welcomed 580 sophomore students from our component districts for the 2025 CTE Sophomore Visitation.

On February 24, students at the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES had the chance to connect with industry professionals at the SkillsUSA Skilled Trades Apprenticeship and Employment Opportunity Day.

On February 26, the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison (OHM) BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) program held its annual CTE Honor Society Induction Ceremony, recognizing the achievements of its 2024-25 inductees and current members. The evening was filled with celebration, marking a year of exciting milestones and firsts for the program.

Three new members joined a small but prestigious group of Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) alumni when they graduated from Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) on December 13, 2024.

A proud OHM BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) alumnus, Mr. Lacelle has come full circle—transforming his passion for nature into a career and inspiring the next generation of conservationists.

On February 14, the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison (OHM) BOCES Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program shared kindness and creativity by delivering handmade Valentine’s Day cards to residents of the Presbyterian Residential Center.

On February 13, members of the Central Oneida County Volunteer Ambulance Corps (COCVAC) visited the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison (OHM) BOCES main campus to assist second-year students from the OHM BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) Criminal Justice program with patient lifting and moving techniques.

On February 7, students in the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison (OHM) BOCES CTE and P-TECH programs attended an insightful presentation by the Northeast UAS Airspace Integration Research Alliance, Inc. (NUAIR) and its partners from the New York State Thruway Authority at the Howard D. Mettelman Learning Center.

On February 5, Feed Our Vets visited the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison (OHM) BOCES Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC) to pick up 1,704 non-perishable food items, bringing their total donation to 2,429 food items this year.

CTE alumna Kimberly Petronella exemplifies the transformative power of career and technical education.

Pathways in Technology Early College High School at the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES (P-TECH OHM) has announced its honor roll students for the second quarter.

On February 3, students in the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison (OHM) BOCES Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program immersed themselves in career exploration through an innovative virtual reality (VR) career development program led by the Department of Labor.

On January 10, first-year students from the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison (OHM) BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) Welding program, accompanied by expert instructors Mr. Kelleher and Mr. Swartz, delivered an impressive presentation to the CTE Advisory Council at the Howard D. Mettelman Learning Center.

On December 4, the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison (OHM) BOCES Bridges Library celebrated its grand opening with a morning story time to mark the occasion.

On December 20, the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison (OHM) BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) program celebrated the season with its annual Holiday Luncheon.

This holiday season, the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison (OHM) BOCES Pathways in Technology Early College High School program (P-TECH) hosted the “Spirit of Giving” donation drive.

On December 17, geometry students in the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison (OHM) BOCES Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program brought festive cheer to elementary students in the OHM BOCES Bridges program.

On December 17, the OHM and Madison-Oneida BOCES School Library Systems hosted author and advocate John Schu at MVCC's Rome Campus.

In partnership with the Department of Labor, the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES Pre-Employment Transition Service (Pre-ETS) provided high school students in our component districts with an opportunity to explore various careers through an innovative virtual reality (VR) career development program.

On December 12, the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison (OHM) BOCES Program and Professional Learning (PPL) held the 2024-25 school year’s second session of the Elevating Student Voices initiative at the Howard D. Mettelman Learning Center.

On December 6, the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison (OHM) BOCES School to Career Programs hosted its 23rd Annual School and Business Alliance (SABA) Breakfast.