WNY P-TECH celebrated the induction of five outstanding students into its chapter of the National Honor Society during a special ceremony recognizing excellence [...]
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The LoGuidice Educational Center recently partnered with the Chautauqua County Humane Society to support local animals in need! 🐾
Led by the Criminal Justice and Small Animal Science programs, donations were collected from staff and fellow Career & Technical Education students. Contributions included pet food, treats, toys, dishes, blankets, sweaters, crates, and other essential supplies.
On Monday, representatives from the Chautauqua County Humane Society visited LoGuidice to pick up the generous donations.
Thank you to everyone who helped make a difference for animals in our community! 🐶🐱❤️
#BOCES #E2CCB #CTE #OpportunityMakers
First-year students at WNY P-TECH officially selected their career pathways during the annual Pathway Selection Ceremony. Students committed to pursuing careers in Mechatronics, Welding Technology, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), and Machine Tool.
Congratulations to these students as they take the next step toward their future careers! ⚙️🔧📐🎉
To read more on the ceremony, visit www.e2ccb.org/news/wny-p-tech-students-declare-career-pathways-at-selection-ceremony/
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Congratulations to all the students recognized at the Ormsby Educational Center`s sixth annual Signing Day! 🎉
Over two days, E2CCB celebrated Career & Technical Education seniors as they committed to college, military service, and careers in the workforce.
📰 For a complete list of students, visit e2ccb.org/news/signing-day-spotlights-future-plans-of-ormsby-cte-students/
📷️ For more photos from the event, visit drive.google.com/drive/folders/1v-CRBAhrE2nU8fbRaJ-CUwY-D-DkCYo1?usp=drive_link
#BOCES #E2CCB #CTE #OpportunityMakers
Academic excellence, leadership, and perseverance were celebrated as the Hewes Educational Center recently held its annual Senior Awards Night at Panama Central School! 👏✨🏆
The evening recognized outstanding students with scholarships, special awards, and National Technical Honor Society inductions, honoring their hard work and achievements. Congratulations to all of this year`s recipients and inductees!
🔗 For a complete list of award winners and NTHS induction members, visit www.e2ccb.org/news/hewes-honors-cte-students-during-senior-awards-night/
📸 For more photos from Senior Awards Night, visit drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vwWsjTa_RPVlQ9yYKXrDYdl3vPtyN1TO?usp=sharing
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New York’s Summer EBT Food Benefits program helps families buy food for school-aged children during the summer months.
Eligible families can receive $120 in food benefits for each eligible child, which can be used to purchase items such as fruits, vegetables, meat, whole grains and dairy at authorized retail food stores, farmers’ markets and anywhere SNAP is accepted.
Many children will be automatically enrolled and do not need to apply. Some families may need to complete an online application by Sept. 8, 2026.
Families should know:
✅ Automatically enrolled children do not need to apply
✅ Some families may need to apply at SummerEBT.ny.gov
✅ Benefits should be used soon after they are received
✅ Unused benefits expire 122 days after they are issued
To learn more about eligibility, how benefits are issued and how to use them, visit otda.ny.gov/SummerEBT.
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On Friday, students in the Mechatronics pathway at WNY P-TECH toured the Wells Foods plant in Dunkirk. Organized in partnership with Dream It Do It Western New York, more than a dozen students observed electromechanical manufacturing in action and enjoyed sampling a variety of ice cream treats! 🍦✨⚙️
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Ready to put your career in the fast lane?
E2CCB Adult Education offers CDL training with hands-on instruction and experienced trainers to get you road-ready. Whether you are starting fresh or looking to level up, this program helps you build real skills that lead to real jobs.
Now offering extended programming in Ashville, Dunkirk, and East Aurora, making it even easier to start driving toward a new future with local training and flexible options available.
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☀️ Summer kitchen positions are available at E2CCB!
We’re looking for friendly, dependable team members to help support students through our summer food service program.
Open positions at the Hewes Educational Center in Ashville include:
🍎 Summer Food Service Helper
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Pay: $19.25/hour
No formal experience required.
🍽️ ESY Summer School Cook
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Positions begin July 6, 2026, and applications will be reviewed beginning June 29, 2026.
Interested in joining the E2CCB team this summer? Click the link to apply: https://e2ccb.recruitfront.com/JobOpportunities
#E2CCB #SummerJobs #FoodService #OpportunityMakers
WNY P-TECH students were proud to lend a hand Thursday as volunteers helped Revitalize Dunkirk bring Discovery Way at the Point to life at Point Gratiot Park! 🌳🔨
Working alongside community members, students assisted with the construction of a nature-based play trail that will provide local children with unique opportunities for exploration, learning, and outdoor play.
🔗 Read more about the project via the OBSERVER: www.observertoday.com/news/top-stories/2026/06/hitting-the-trail-mary-wilson-visits-dunkirk-for-kaboom-project/
#BOCES #E2CCB #PTECH #OpportunityMakers
Congratulations to Declan Ahrens, who is completing his fourth year in the Electrical Construction & Maintenance Electrician pathway at CAM P-TECH in Springville. ⚡🛠️📦
We’re excited to celebrate Declan, from Springville-Griffith Institute, as he steps into his new role with GTI Fabrication in Buffalo as an Industrial Technician.
In this position, he will apply skills in electrical systems, maintenance, and troubleshooting. GTI Fabrications builds modular and shipping-container structures for military, disaster relief, and commercial use.
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