Students in grades 11 & 12 have the option of pursuing career and technical training at the B.O.C.E.S. Career & Technical Education Center in Goshen, NY. Courses taken at the Career & Technical Education Center count for sequence credit.
Students spend 1/2 of their day attending classes at Warwick Valley High School and the other half receiving their technical training. Students attending the CTEC programs develop marketable skills, gain real life experience working with or for local employers, prepare for post-secondary opportunities and increase their earning potential, while obtaining the credits necessary for graduation.
Most courses are 2-year courses, however, there are a few courses that are offered as a 1-year program. Students must be 16 years old. Following a presentation in the 10th grade, students visit the Career & Technical Education Center to see the program first-hand. A meeting with their counselor follows to discuss the opportunities and how this could fit into their four-year graduation plan.
Below is a list of the current courses, which are categorized into Career Academic clusters. Most 2-year programs have articulation agreements with colleges and some certification programs built in.
*Lottery system may be used due to exceptionally large enrollment.
CONSTRUCTION CAREERS ACADEMY
- Carpentry
- HVAC/ Plumbing
- Electrical Construction
- Welding
CULINARY CAREERS ACADEMY
- Culinary Food Trades
EDUCATION CAREERS ACADEMY
- Education and Management
- Early Child Development and Care
ENVIRONMENTAL CAREERS ACADEMY
- Heavy Equipment Operation & Repair
HEALTH CAREERS ACADEMY
- Principle of Health Occupations
- Nurse Assistant
- Allied Health Assistant
- Exercise Science and Sports Medicine
- Emergency Medical Services
- Dental Careers
- Pharmacy Technician
SECURITY CAREERS ACADEMY
- Fire Science (1 Year Program)
TRANSPORTATION CAREERS ACADEMY
- Automotive Technology
- Auto Body/Restoration
- Aviation
VISUAL ARTS AND COMMUNICATION CAREERS ACADEMY
- Fashion & Interior Design
TRANSITIONAL CAREERS
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Hospitality/Prostart
- Work Place Learning
CTEC also offers students a variety of applied academics for course credit, while enrolled in their vocational course. Some examples are:
- CC-ELA
- CC-Math
- Technical Science
- Health
- Technical Art
Please note that each student attending the BOCES Career & Technical Education Center is an individual with different academic interests. The above schedules are just an example. Each student must meet with their school counselor to design the program that is right for them.