CTE Bulletin
April 2025
Connecting Students to Careers: CTEC Career Fair
On March 26, OHM BOCES CTEC strengthened the connection between education and the local workforce by hosting its annual Career Fair at the Howard D. Mettelman Learning Center. Students from CTE and P-TECH programs were given a unique platform to connect with 31 regional employers and explore the wide range of career opportunities available in their community.
Students were able to engage with industry professionals, learn about specific job openings, gain insights into various industries and discover what employers are looking for in prospective employees. This direct interaction provided students with firsthand knowledge of the local job market and allowed them to begin building professional networks, an invaluable step in their career development. The career fair served as a bridge between education and industry, giving students a chance to explore potential career paths and make valuable connections with local businesses.
A special thank you to the 31 regional employers who dedicated their time and resources to participate in the career fair. Your commitment to connecting with and inspiring our students is greatly appreciated!
OMH SBI Educational Showcase: A Night of Innovation and Collaboration
On March 27, school board members from across the region gathered for the annual Oneida Madison Herkimer School Boards Institute (OMH SBI) Educational Showcase at the Howard D. Mettelman Learning Center.
School districts throughout the region presented their innovative educational programs, including academic programs in STEAM disciplines, skilled trades and fieldwork, as well as character-building programs focused on mental wellbeing and positive school environments. This event facilitated communication among member schools and their boards, supporting the OMH SBI’s mission, “to promote interaction and cooperation among member boards in the pursuit of excellence in the education of all children.”
The OHM BOCES would like to extend a special thank you to the school board members for their participation and to the districts that presented at the showcase, contributing to its success.
OHM BOCES Holds 2025 Annual Meeting
The OHM BOCES Annual Meeting took place on April 2 at the Howard D. Mettelman Learning Center. This gathering of the OHM BOCES Cooperative Board of Education and representatives from component district boards focused on collaborative opportunities for the upcoming school year.
The evening began with attendees enjoying culinary creations made by students in the OHM BOCES CTE Culinary program, followed by a musical performance by the Whitesboro High School Senior String Quartet. Participants also had the chance to observe demonstrations of hands-on learning activities from various CTE programs, including Auto Body Repair, Emerging Technologies and Cyber Security, MiTech, Outdoor Power/Recreational Equipment Technology and Welding.
The event concluded with a meeting, featuring introductions of the OHM BOCES Cooperative Board candidates, a presentation of the proposed 2025-26 BOCES budget and an address by the OHM BOCES District Superintendent Patricia N. Kilburn, Ed.D.
This annual meeting provided component districts with an opportunity to learn about the proposed 2025-26 BOCES budget and board candidates prior to the vote. It also served as a platform to explore potential collaborations with the OHM BOCES to enhance educational programs and support student success.
A special thank you to all who attended and continue to support students through our programs!
Farm Animals Visit CTE Animal Science
On April 4-8, students in the OHM BOCES CTE Animal Science program were visited by a calf, goats and piglets during class to build upon their recent lessons.
Animal Science students have been studying ruminant digestion, which entails four different compartments in the stomach, and non-ruminant digestion. On April 4, a calf visited the classroom as an example of an animal with a ruminant digestive system and students built a ruminant digestive tract out of clay. On April 7, goats visited the classroom as another example of an animal with a ruminant digestive system. On both days, students observed the appearance of these ruminant animals (bulgy stomachs) and discussed how they process their food.
On April 8, piglets visited the classroom as an example of an animal with a non-ruminant digestive system. Students observed the commonalities between pigs and humans, as swine have the most closely related anatomy and physiology to humans.
The Career and Technical Education Center
The Career and Technical Education Center programs focus on preparing students for employment, careers or post-secondary education through the development of technical and 21st-century skills. Working with state-of-the-art equipment, students apply theory and knowledge to a wide range of real life work assignments in shops and laboratories. In addition to technical skills, students learn critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, communication, positive employment attitudes, job seeking skills, familiarization with related career opportunities and college readiness.
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