Myah Benjamin recently caught the attention of Dr. Betty Rosa, New York State Education commissioner, during her stop at WNY P-TECH, one leg [...]
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Representatives from Moog Inc. recently participated in a series of mock interviews with seniors enrolled in the Pre-Engineering & Drafting Design and Welding/Metal [...]
The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) is doing its part to ensure students enrolled in collision repair programs have the best equipment and [...]
New Visions in Education, which launched this fall from the LoGuidice Educational Center, is an immersive, one-year program designed for motivated and college-bound [...]
The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation recently awarded four grants totaling nearly $4,000 to E2CCB through its Service Learning Grants Program. Funds were secured [...]
Several seniors enrolled in the Criminal Justice program at the Ormsby Educational Center received invaluable hands-on experience during a weeklong Youth Police Academy [...]
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Calem Izzo of Silver Creek and Sidney Eddy of Jamestown represented WNY P-TECH at the annual Joint CSO and Business Officials Meeting held recently at the Carrier Educational Center! โจ
During the event, both students spoke about their experiences at WNY P-TECH in Dunkirk, sharing insight into their chosen pathways, hands-on learning opportunities, and future academic and career plans. They also answered questions from attendees and showcased their work, including hand-built drones and detailed SOLIDWORKS models. ๐ ๏ธ๐ซ๐
The annual meeting brings together district superintendents and business officials from all 27 component districts to learn more about the wide range of E2CCB services and programs, while fostering meaningful collaboration. ๐ค
#BOCES #PTECH #OpportunityMakers
Today, Jan. 20, 2026, the following E2CCB sites will be closed due to severe weather conditions:
โข Baker Road Educational Center
โข Bloom Program at Rogers
โข CAM P-TECH
โข Carrier Educational Center
โข Chautauqua Lake Classrooms
โข East Aurora Classrooms
โข Eden Offices
โข Hewes Educational Center
โข Holland Classrooms
โข Lake Street Offices
โข LoGuidice Educational Center
โข Maple Academy
โข North Collins Classrooms
โข Ormsby Educational Center
โข SUNY Fredonia Center for Innovation and Economic Development (offices)
โข WNY P-TECH
On MLK Day, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His message of justice, equality, and service continues to inspire us to build stronger, more compassionate communities.
#BOCES #OpportunityMakers #MLKDay
The LoGuidice Educational Center recently welcomed hundreds of area high school students for a hands-on look at Career & Technical Education! ๐งฐ๐ฐ๐โโ๏ธ
Students explored programs such as Automotive Body Repair, Automotive Technology, Conservation, Construction Technology, Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Health Careers, Small Animal Science, Sports Conditioning & Exercise Science, and Welding/Metal Fabrication.
Visitors from 10 different school districts toured classrooms with the help of junior student ambassadors, spoke with instructors and current CTE students, and learned more about programs they are interested in pursuing.
Each visit began with an overview from LoGuidice School Counselor Alycia Lacki, who provided details about the programs offered through Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES.
For more information on CTE, visit www.e2ccb.org/programs/career-technical-education/
#BOCES #E2CCB #CTE #OpportunityMakers
Educators from across the region met at the Baker Road Educational Center to discuss the New York State Portrait of a Graduate and how it can shape learning experiences for our youngest learners in pre-K through fifth grade.
The Board of Regents formally adopted the Portrait this summer, and it describes the essential skills students should develop to be successful in college, careers, and civic life.
Today, Jan. 15, 2026, the following E2CCB locations will be closed due to brutal weather conditions resulting in reduced visibility:
Baker Road Educational Center
CAM P-TECH (Springville)
Carrier Educational Center
Chautauqua Lake (classrooms)
East Aurora (classrooms)
Eden (offices)
Holland (classrooms)
Lake Street (offices)
LoGuidice Educational Center
Maple Academy (Cassadaga)
North Collins (classrooms)
Ormsby Educational Center
SUNY Fredonia Center for Innovation and Economic Development (offices)
WNY P-TECH (Dunkirk) (classrooms)
Last week, Sgt. Phil Lombardo of the Chautauqua County Sheriffโs Office spoke with seniors enrolled in the Criminal Justice program at the Hewes Educational Center. ๐ฎโโ๏ธ๐๐ฎโโ๏ธ
During the visit, he discussed the principles of basic vehicle crash management and investigation, including protecting the crash scene, providing first aid, directing traffic, interviewing drivers and witnesses, and preparing field sketches.
A big thank you to Sgt. Lombardo for taking the time to share your knowledge and real-world experience with our students! โจ๐
#BOCES #E2CCB #CTE #OpportunityMakers
At Maple Academy, our School Resource Officer is creating meaningful connections with students by listening, supporting, and being present each day.
Through conversations, consistency, and genuine care, positive relationships are formed that extend far beyond the classroom walls.
E2CCB: Beyond the Classroom
Where learning and connection grow.
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#E2CCB #BeyondTheClassroom #MapleAcademy #AlternativeEducation #StudentConnections
Congratulations to the following juniors and seniors at the LoGuidice Educational Center for being recognized as the latest recipients of the Character in Action program! โจ๐ซ๐
These Career & Technical Education students were selected for showing gratitude in the classroom each day.
For a complete list of students, visit:
www.e2ccb.org/news/cte-students-recognized-for-positive-character-traits/
#BOCES #E2CCB #CTE #OpportunityMakers
The Ormsby Educational Center has announced its Career & Technical Education Students of the Month for December 2025! ๐๐ซโจ
Automotive Body Repair, Reisen Szakall of Iroquois; Automotive Technology, Ryan Geiser of Iroquois; Conservation, Lane Wierzba of Eden; Construction Technology, Jordan Hamilton-Kennedy of Iroquois; Cosmetology, Reyanna Almadrahi of Iroquois; Criminal Justice, Blase Thieroff of Iroquois; Culinary Arts, Johanna Tavernier of Holland; Health Careers, Ella Drew of Orchard Park; Power Equipment Technology, Gavin Miller of Eden; Pre-Engineering & Drafting and Design, Alex Walker of Orchard Park; Small Animal Science, Amya Frank of Springville; Small/Large Animal Science, Elyse Ricotta of Iroquois; Sports Conditioning and Exercise Science, Meredith Jurns of East Aurora; and Welding/Metal Fabrication, David Janora of Springville.
Congratulations to all the students! ๐
#BOCES #E2CCB #OpportunityMakers
