About Adult Education
BOCES Adult Educational Services offers comprehensive technical and vocational programs. Courses are designed for those who seek to enter an occupation or desire to upgrade skills in their present occupation. This program accepts adults, recent high school graduates and non-completers who have been out of school for six months or more.
The Office of Business and Industry Education designs customized industry related training programs which can be delivered on site or at one of the many BOCES facilities. These programs will upgrade the skills of the existing workforce or prepare a workforce for an anticipated industry expansion.
The BOCES Office of Business and Industry Education delivers cost effective training programs designed to maintain a skilled workforce which sustains the competitiveness of companies doing business here. Training programs are offered on site or at any of the BOCES facilities. A sample of these programs are listed below.
Management Skills
• Total Quality Management
• Teamwork Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Effective Communication Skills
• Customer Service
Technology
• Microsoft office Suite
• Desktop Publishing
• QuickBooks
• Internet
• PowerPoint
Security
• Security Guard Training - NYS mandated 8 hour pre-assignment
• Security Training - NYS mandated 16 hour on the job training
• Security Guard Recertification - NYS mandated 8 hour refresher
• Firearms Safety
Trades
• Building Construction and Renovation
• Electrical Technologies
• Heating and Air Conditioning
• Electrical Motor Controls
• Blueprint Reading
• Computer Assisted Drafting
• Carpentry
• Welding