News & Events

WNY P-TECH in Dunkirk recently hosted a Girls in Manufacturing Camp coordinated by Dream It Do It Western New York, welcoming students and their families from Chautauqua and Erie counties, as well as Northeast Pennsylvania! 🔧👩‍🔧⚙️

The pet-themed camp created a fun and welcoming atmosphere where participants shared their dream careers and even the names of their beloved pets. From plenty of dogs and cats to a standout pet chicken named Dixie, it was a great way to break the ice and build connections.

A big thank you to Nestlé Purina North America for sponsoring the camp, bringing in guest speakers who shared their career journeys and introduced students to opportunities within the company. Campers also took part in a hands-on sensory activity used in pet food quality testing and received some great Purina swag.

Special thanks to SUNY JCC for providing a portable lathe experience, where campers learned how to operate the machine and create custom dog tags, pet tags, and bracelets.

Events like this continue to open doors and spark interest in manufacturing careers for young women across our region. 💡

📸 Photos courtesy of Dream It Do It Western New York

Excitement buzzed throughout school buildings! 🐝

Beloved Dr. Seuss classics were shared with a new discovery on the impact of literacy. This initiative, often celebrated near Dr. Seuss’s birthday, encourages students to read and build a sense of community.

Students enrolled at Hewes Educational Center participated in a Dr. Seuss-themed Read Across America Week! The students celebrated by reading Dr. Seuss aloud each day with teachers and principals, bringing stories and Dr. Seuss’s characters to life! 📚️

Students in J. Emmons’ Middle School class at Chautauqua Lake, also celebrated in Read Across America Week! Every student received a special bag packed full of wonderful books and goodies, courtesy of the lovely Student Council students here at CLake BOCES! 💝

#E2CCB #OpportunityMakers #BOCES

Automotive Technology students at the Hewes Educational Center recently got a real-world look at the job interview process! 🚗🔧

Ethan Reid, general manager of Falconer Power Sports, visited the classroom to conduct mock interviews with seniors, review resumes and certifications, and share advice on professionalism, communication, and taking initiative in the workplace. 💼

The experience helped students build confidence and prepare for internships and careers in the automotive industry — a key part of Career & Technical Education’s hands-on approach to learning.

🔗 Read the full story: https://www.e2ccb.org/news/hewes-auto-tech-students-get-first-hand-interview-experience/

Earlier this week, CAM P-TECH in Springville hosted a dozen students from Springville, East Aurora, Gowanda, and Pine Valley for its annual Discovery Day! 🛠️💡💻

The event was a way for eighth-grade students to tour the school, meet staff, and learn about the pathways in Electrical Construction & Maintenance, Electrician, and Information Technology.

The visit was led by CAM P-TECH school counselor Tony Visco with help from Principal Heather Banks, instructors, and student ambassadors. Visiting students began with an introductory session in the school gym and then toured the Electrical and Information Technology classrooms.

For more information about the P-TECH program through Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES, visit https://www.e2ccb.org/programs/p-tech/

#BOCES #E2CCB #PTECH #OpportunityMakers

Members of the Chautauqua County Explorers from the Hewes Educational Center recently learned about the important work of the Coroner’s Office and basic investigative procedures. ⚖️👮‍♀️

Anthony Sheckles and Jennifer Wilcox from the Chautauqua County Coroner`s Office, along with Sgt. Phil Lombardo of the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, led the presentation. The Mobile Morgue was also on display.

A big thank you to everyone who made this informative experience possible!

#BOCES #E2CCB #CTE #OpportunityMakers

The Ormsby Educational Center was recently filled with the savory scents of tradition as juniors and seniors in the Culinary Arts program hosted a special Polish Feast! 👨‍🍳

Guided by guest Chef Andrea from the Polish Nook, Career & Technical Education students received a hands-on lesson that went far beyond the recipe. Chef Andrea shared not only techniques, but also the “why” behind them, giving students a real-world look at the pace, precision, and expectations of the professional culinary industry.

🍽️ The menu featured several traditional favorites, including:
• House-made pierogies, each one hand-pinched by the students
• Czernina, a classic duck soup requiring careful balance of flavors
• Goląbki (stuffed cabbage rolls)
• Parsley potatoes

The experience showed how food can serve as living history, connecting students to the rich Polish heritage of the Buffalo region while building the skills they’ll carry into future culinary careers. 👏

#BOCES #E2CCB #CTE #OpportunityMakers