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At the LoGuidice Educational Center, the pre-spring tradition of tapping maple trees came alive in the hands of Conservation/Natural Resources Management students.
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Children of E2CCB staff recently enjoyed an up-close look at Career & Technical Education and P-TECH programs as part of Take Your Child to Work Day! 👩🍳🐾💇♀️
At the Carrier Educational Center, students explored Culinary Arts by baking and decorating cookies, experienced Small Animal Science through pet handling and grooming activities, and toured the Cosmetology classroom, among other activities.
At WNY P-TECH, visitors learned about each of the school’s pathways, heard directly from current students, and took part in outdoor activities designed to highlight hands-on learning and career exploration.
Take Your Child to Work Day is an annual event that gives students the opportunity to see the workplace firsthand and learn more about the careers and passions of the adults in their lives.
#BOCES #E2CCB #OpportunityMatters
Cashis Montour of Gowanda was recently inducted into the CAM P-TECH chapter of the National Honor Society! Montour is in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance Electrician pathway.
The induction ceremony featured a traditional candle lighting led by student representatives:
🕯️ Scholarship: Jeramie Klahn
🕯️ Service: Rachael Fix
🕯️ Leadership: Declan Ahrens
🕯️ Character: Cashis Montour
Luciano Polizzi performed the National Honor Society Pledge.
Principal Heather Banks provided opening and closing remarks, noting that NHS members exemplify outstanding academic achievement while also demonstrating a strong commitment to their school and community.
The National Honor Society recognizes high school students in grades 10–12 for excellence in scholarship, service, leadership, and character.
Congratulations, Cashis, on this great achievement! 🎉
#BOCES #E2CCB #PTECH #OpportunityMakers
April is Autism Acceptance Month 💙
This year, we’re going beyond awareness and focusing on real stories, real voices, and real understanding. As part of our awareness campaign, we had the privilege of interviewing some of our staff to share their experiences, challenges, and the beautiful moments that come with teaching someone on the autism spectrum.
We’re excited to introduce our 4-part video series, where these families and staff members open up to help our community better understand autism in a meaningful and personal way.
Our hope is that through these stories, you’ll gain new perspectives, deepen your empathy, and learn something you may not have known before.
Stay tuned, follow along, and join us in celebrating acceptance, inclusion, and the power of listening 💙
Join E2CCB, NYSCOSS, Buffalo Public Schools and the Leadership for Educational Achievement Foundation for the 2026 Women’s Initiative in Buffalo!
This two-day event is designed to empower and celebrate women in educational leadership through meaningful networking, honest conversations and sessions focused on confidence, strengths and leadership development. Last year’s event brought together more than 100 educators from across New York state for immersive sessions, storytelling and action-driven conversations centered on supporting and elevating women in leadership.
📅 July 23-24, 2026
📍 Hyatt Regency Buffalo
💵 $379 registration fee, including lunch, networking reception, breakfast on day two and materials
Whether you are a teacher, school leader, superintendent or aspiring administrator, this event is an opportunity to connect, reflect and be inspired to lead boldly.
Register today and be part of a statewide conversation dedicated to supporting women education leaders and encouraging more women to pursue leadership roles in education.
For more information or to register visit: https://www.nyscoss.org/Site/rise/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=26BUFWI
Read about last year`s event here: https://www.e2ccb.org/news/womens-initiative-calls-for-bold-authentic-leadership-in-education/
Students enrolled in the Criminal Justice program at the Hewes Educational Center recently had the opportunity to learn about different career paths within the United States Marine Corps and take part in a variety of hands-on activities. 🪖🎖️💪
Thank you to Staff Sergeant Laster, Sergeant Jones, and Sergeant Serrano for your service and for taking the time to visit Hewes!
#BOCES #CTE #E2CCB #OpportunityMakers
E2CCB Career & Technical Education students earned top honors at the 60th annual SkillsUSA state championship in Syracuse, bringing home six medals across multiple trade areas!
Students competed against top talent from across New York State, demonstrating strong technical and leadership skills. Read the full story and view photos at the link below. 👇
www.e2ccb.org/news/e2ccb-students-showcase-skills-leadership-at-state-competition/
#E2CCB #SkillsUSA #CTE #CareerReady
Celebrating Earth Day the best way 🌎💚
Maple Academy students rolled up their sleeves and gave back to the community with some yard cleanups for neighbors in need. Small acts, big impact 🌍 because caring for our planet starts right in our community.
#EarthDay #opportunitymakers #GiveBack #Maple #e2ccb
Congratulations to Matthew Abbey of Pine Valley on being named WNY P-TECH Student of the Month for April 2026! 👏✨
Matthew is pictured with National Honor Society advisor Kayla Hotchkiss.
Learn more about the P-TECH program 👉 www.e2ccb.org/programs/p-tech/
#BOCES #PTECH #OpportunityMakers
The LoGuidice Educational Center celebrated Earth Day with its annual potted plant giveaway, where students selected from flowers grown in the Conservation/Natural Resource Management greenhouse! 🌿🌎🌱
Students helped plant, grow, and prepare petunias, zinnias, and marigolds, among others, before sharing them with fellow Career & Technical Education students.
To read more, visit: www.e2ccb.org/news/annual-earth-day-event-rooted-in-student-grown-success/
#BOCES #E2CCB #CTE #OpportunityMakers
April is Autism Acceptance Month 💙
This year, we’re going beyond awareness and focusing on real stories, real voices, and real understanding. As part of our awareness campaign, we had the privilege of interviewing parents and their families to share their experiences, challenges, and the beautiful moments that come with raising and loving someone on the autism spectrum.
We’re excited to introduce our 4-part video series, where these families open up to help our community better understand autism in a meaningful and personal way.
Our hope is that through these stories, you’ll gain new perspectives, deepen your empathy, and learn something you may not have known before.
Stay tuned, follow along, and join us in celebrating acceptance, inclusion, and the power of listening 💙
