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Welding/Metal Fabrication students from the Ormsby Educational Center put their skills to the test over the weekend at the American Welding Society competition held at the Northland Training Center in Buffalo! 🛠️🏆
🥇 Junior David Janora (Springville) earned 1st place and a $250 prize
🥉 Junior Taylor Proudman (North Collins) took 3rd place and a $100 prize
Great work representing Ormsby and showcasing the power of hands-on learning! 👏
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There’s some extra excitement in the Small Animal Science program at the Hewes Educational Center, where a newborn lamb and about a dozen baby chicks are getting plenty of attention! 🐣🐑
For the second year in a row, Career & Technical Education students have experienced the hatching process firsthand under the guidance of instructor Seth Shields and teaching assistant Alexandria Smith. Students observed incubator conditions that support successful hatching, carefully regulated temperature and humidity, and automated egg turning.
Juniors and seniors also got an up-close look at egg candling, where a bright light is used to view a developing embryo inside the egg.
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Students in the Culinary Arts program at the Carrier Educational Center are turning their passion for cooking into real-world opportunities, inspired by family traditions and driven to succeed in the food industry! 👩🍳🌟👩🍳
Read how Annabelle and Ava are carving their paths and why more young women are stepping into the kitchen with confidence:
🔗 www.e2ccb.org/news/culinary-arts-program-serves-up-career-pathways-at-carrier/
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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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E2CCB proudly celebrated World Down Syndrome Day across all of our sites and centers! 💙💛
From classrooms to hallways, our students and staff came together to recognize and celebrate the abilities, talents, and contributions of individuals with Down syndrome. Many participated by wearing crazy socks, creating awareness displays, and engaging in meaningful conversations about inclusion, acceptance, and belonging. 🧦✨
At E2CCB, we are committed to creating environments where every student feels valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. Days like this remind us of the importance of celebrating differences and building a community where everyone belongs.
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🎉 Big congratulations to Myah Benjamin of Dunkirk City School District, named WNY P-TECH Student of the Month for March 2026! 👏✨
Myah is pictured alongside government teacher Tom Talbot.
Discover more about the P-TECH program 👉 www.e2ccb.org/programs/p-tech/
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🍽️👨🍳 Earlier this week, Culinary Arts students at the Carrier Educational Center welcomed Chef Jacob Rhodes, instructor and recruiter from the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute through SUNY Niagara.
Chef Rhodes shared insights on culinary career pathways, including certificates, associate degrees, and the journey to becoming a Certified Master Chef. He also highlighted scholarship opportunities and program options in culinary, baking, and hospitality.
Afterward, the Career & Technical Education students got hands-on with a fun boba-making demo, exploring the science behind the chewy tapioca pearls that make the popular drink so unique!
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📢 We’re hiring!
Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES is seeking passionate educators to fill several Career & Technical Education instructor positions at its Ormsby and LoGuidice Educational Centers.
Make a difference by helping shape the future workforce across Western New York 💼✨
🔗 Apply today: e2ccb.org/jobs
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Ava Millette, a junior from Bemus Point enrolled in the Conservation/Natural Resource Management program at Hewes, is building hands-on skills operating heavy equipment and exploring a future in the trades 🚜🌲
Inspired by a friend and her brother, Ava is gaining real-world experience and confidence, highlighting Women in the Trades during Women’s History Month 👷♀️✨
🔗 Read more here: https://www.e2ccb.org/news/breaking-ground-hewes-junior-eyes-future-in-heavy-equipment/
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Students enrolled in the Criminal Justice program at the Hewes Educational Center recently researched and created presentations on international and domestic terrorism. The Career & Technical Education students then shared their work with classmates and staff, highlighting their understanding of this complex topic.
For more information on CTE programs available at E2CCB, visit www.e2ccb.org/programs/career-technical-education/
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