Category: Archive
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AEC New Visions Health Students Gain Hands-On Experience in Respiratory Therapy
Students in the Adirondack Educational Center New Visions Health program recently had a unique opportunity to explore respiratory therapy through an immersive, hands-on learning experience at Adirondack Medical Center. During the visit, members of the hospital’s Respiratory Therapy team provided students with an in-depth lesson on lung anatomy, function, and mechanical ventilation. Using a set…
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North Country Stakeholders Consider Early College Model to Address Healthcare Workforce Needs
Education and healthcare leaders from across the North Country gathered Wednesday morning at the Adirondack Medical Center to explore the development of an Early College High School (ECHS) Health Sciences pathway tailored to the Adirondack region. The discussion builds on a recently announced regional initiative led by the Iroquois Healthcare Association Healthcare Educational Consortium and…
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FEHB Recognizes Outstanding Students Of Quarter 2
To kick off the third quarter of the 2025-2026 school year, FEH BOCES recognized the following students for their academic achievements during the second quarter: North Franklin Educational Center Auto Tech: Building Trades: Cosmetology: Culinary Arts: Early Childhood Education: Electrical Trades: Health Occupations: Heavy Equipment: HVAC: JET: Security and Law: In-Person Torch Academy: Welding: New…
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New Marine Technology program makes big waves with local students
“We are thrilled to offer our students another exciting path towards a bright future as well as strengthening our relationship with our component districts,” Director of CTE, Shawn McMahon said. “Within the 10 school districts FEH BOCES supports, the Tri-Lakes area presents distinct geographical features and communities that make a program such as Marine Tech…
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Adirondack Educational Center Seniors Explore Career Opportunities at Upstone Materials
Seniors from the Adirondack Educational Center visited Upstone Materials in Saranac Lake on November 5 to learn about local industry operations and explore potential career pathways in the construction materials field. Upstone Materials, a construction materials company serving the Tri-Lakes region, specializes in hot-mix asphalt, aggregates, and ready-mix concrete across Northern New York. The company…
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Culinary Arts Students Take on Army National Guard’s MRE Challenge
Senior Culinary Arts students at FEH BOCES recently put their creativity and skills to the test in the MRE Challenge, held in partnership with the Army National Guard. Working in pairs, students were tasked with transforming their assigned MREs, or “Meals Ready to Eat,” the pre-packaged meals used by soldiers in the field, into a…
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Local Students Join First-Ever Statewide Board Training
On Wednesday, September 17, student representatives from Franklin-Essex-Hamilton BOCES and its component districts joined the first-ever Student Board of Education Training. Students gathered at FEH BOCES to take part in a Zoom session hosted at Capital Region BOCES, where they connected with fellow student board members and state officials from across New York. District Superintendent…
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NFEC Building Trades Students Begin Work on 2025-26 Modular Home
Students in the NFEC Building Trades program are officially laying the groundwork for this year’s modular home project. Each year, the program challenges students to take a project from concept to completion. As juniors, students design and vote on a floor plan, and then as seniors, they bring that vision to life by constructing the…
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Building Trades Students Help Stock Salmon River, Embrace Hands-On Community Service
Malone, NY — On a sunny April morning, seniors from the Building Trades program at FEH BOCES rolled up their sleeves to make a meaningful contribution to the local environment and community. Partnering with the Malone Fish and Game Club, the students helped stock the Salmon River with trout—an annual tradition that supports recreational fishing…
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Celebrating Excellence in Career and Technical Education: 2024 National Technical Honor Society Inductions
The Franklin-Essex-Hamilton BOCES community proudly recognized outstanding students this spring during two National Technical Honor Society induction ceremonies, one at the North Franklin Educational Center in Malone, and another at the Adirondack Educational Center in Saranac Lake. NTHS is a national organization that honors high-achieving students enrolled in career and technical education programs. Founded in…