Increase Your Graduation Rate​

95% of students concentrating in CTE graduated high school—10 percent higher than the overall U.S. graduation rate.

CTE Students pursue college

85% Students that attend CTE programs in high school go on to attend college and other higher education programs.

College Grads Pursue Trades

Many 4-year college graduates are now going back to technical school to get trained so they can get good jobs.

Course Registration Information
Prior to enrollment, students should participate in a visitation to the Career and Tech program(s) of interest, which will likely take place virtually this year.  Following the visitation, students will meet with their school counselor to register for a Career and Tech class.  School counselors will register the student by transmitting their information through SchoolTool.  Students who have an IEP or a 504 Plan must have their documentation forwarded to the Career and Tech Center prior to enrollment.  Courses are filled on a first come, first serve basis, and the course registration period begins in late January and runs until courses are filled to capacity.  Students are encouraged to indicate two courses of interest, in case they are not able to be enrolled in their first choice course.  Students may be placed on a waiting list if there is not availability in their selected course(s).

All Career and Technical Education courses are eligible to be used towards a student earning a CTE Pathway to graduation.

CDOS Hours

All Career and Tech students are eligible to attain CDOS hours.  Accumulated CDOS hours and detailed information can be forwarded to counselors and administrators throughout the school year upon request.

Concurrent Enrollment

Several CTE programs offer the opportunity college credits from SUNY Sullivan.   through a program call concurrent enrollment.  Students receive a transcript from SUNY Sullivan that can be transmitted to the college of their choice upon completion of the program.  The number of credits that can be earned ranges from 3-6 depending on the course.  

​Articulation Agreements

All Career and Tech programs have at least one articulation agreement with a college or university in their related field of study.  These agreements allow students advanced placement and/or college credit for their CTE education.

School Counselors have a large role in closing the skills gap.

Integrated Math and Science CTE courses

Students can earn 1 credit of math and 1 credit of science towards graduation by enrolling in the majority of the Career and Tech programs.  These credits are earned through applying math and science related concepts throughout their Career and Technical field of study.

Internships and Employment Skills

 Students will learn the technical, communication and interpersonal skills necessary to be successful upon graduation.  Internships provide students with experience in their chosen field, in addition to making valuable connections with employers in our area.  Many employers hire Career and Tech students who participate in internships in their place of business.  100% of students will participate in Work Based Learning (WBL) opportunities.

Student Recognition

All Career and Tech students are eligible to attain Honor Roll, High Honor Roll and awards for their achievements.  Second year students will receive their Completer Certificate upon successful completion of their Career and Tech Program at the annual ceremony.  Students may earn their NYS Career and Technical Endorsement upon completion of their program.

Leadership Opportunities

National Technical
​Honor Society

Health Occupations Students of America

Future Farmers
​of America

SkillsUSA
Students are selected to participate in this national leadership organization based on excellence in academics, both at the Career and Tech Center and at their home school.  Students must meet strict attendance and behavior guidelines, and be motivated to succeed.
 Students in the Nurse Assisting and Health Occupations program may participate in this health care national student leadership organization.  HOSA students can participate in  leadership training, workshops and national conferences.  Students walk away with a vast network.
 Students in the Animal Science program may participate in this agricultural national student leadership organization.  Resources and networking abound in the FFA organization.  FFA members can participate in leadership training, workshops and national conferences.
All CTE students are eligible to join SkillsUSA.  SkillsUSA students strengthen their leadership, communication, and technical skills through participation in community service projects, leadership workshops and conferences, and competing in regional, state and national competitions.  ​

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​Career & Technical Education Center
52 Ferndale-Loomis Rd.
​Liberty, NY 12754

(845) 295-4000
The Career and Technical Center is a division of the Sullivan BOCES. Sullivan BOCES does not discriminate in its programs and activities, including employment and admission as applicable, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, economic status, marital status, veterans' status, political affiliation, domestic victim status, use of a guide dog, hearing dog or service dog, disability, or other classifications protected under federal or state law. The designated district compliance officer(s) will coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the New York State Human Rights Law.
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