{"id":39043,"date":"2026-05-19T13:10:57","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T17:10:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/?p=39043"},"modified":"2026-05-19T13:10:57","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T17:10:57","slug":"wswhe-boces-partnership-wins-state-honor-for-career-education-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/2026\/05\/wswhe-boces-partnership-wins-state-honor-for-career-education-program\/","title":{"rendered":"WSWHE BOCES Partnership Wins State Honor For Career Education Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_39044\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39044\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-39044\" src=\"https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2026\/05\/championshipchange-h-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2026\/05\/championshipchange-h-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2026\/05\/championshipchange-h-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2026\/05\/championshipchange-h-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2026\/05\/championshipchange-h.png 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39044\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Champions of Change banners recognize WSWHE BOCES and SUNY Adirondack for Manufacturing and STEAM Day, a partnership linking students to postsecondary options and manufacturing career paths.<br \/>Courtesy WSWHE B OCES and SUNY Adirondack<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>WSWHE BOCES, working with SUNY Adirondack, has been named a \u201cChampion of Change\u201d by the New York State School Boards Association for its annual Manufacturing and STEAM Day.<\/p>\n<p>The recognition, part of NYSSBA\u2019s Champions of Change program, cites the event as an example of an innovative partnership that connects students to postsecondary options and careers in advanced manufacturing.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are honored to receive this recognition for a program that reflects the meaningful opportunities we strive to create for students,\u201d said WSWHE BOCES District Superintendent Turina Parker. \u201cOur partnership with SUNY Adirondack is a powerful example of how collaboration can open doors. Manufacturing and STEAM Day helps students see what\u2019s possible and envision themselves in careers that are critical to our regional economy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Oct. 17 event included a panel of P-TECH graduates who earned Mechatronics degrees from SUNY Adirondack and discussed the transition from school to the workforce. Students also visited regional employers including Adirondack Studios, Creatacor, Fort Miller Group and GlobalFoundries and met with industry professionals and faculty.<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"><strong><span class=\"s1\"><span class=\"s2\"><!--more--><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/b>Two former SUNY Adirondack P-TECH graduates also represented their employer, Praxis Technology, during the career fair.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe strength of this program lies in its ability to connect education and industry in meaningful ways,\u201d said President of SUNY Adirondack Anastasia Urtz. \u201cThrough our partnership with WSWHE BOCES, students engage with industry leaders and discover exciting, in-demand careers. Together, we are illuminating pathways from classroom to career and supporting students to build a great future in our region.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The event is coordinated by the WSWHE BOCES Innovative Programs Team led by Michelle Maddalla and SUNY Adirondack\u2019s Continuing Education Office, led by Susan Wynkoop.<\/p>\n<p>NYSSBA representatives presented the recognition and a commemorative banner at the WSWHE BOCES Board of Education meeting April 15.<\/p>\n<p><i>Provided by WSWHE BOCES; edited for style and length.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WSWHE BOCES, working with SUNY Adirondack, has been named a \u201cChampion of Change\u201d by the New York State School Boards Association for its annual Manufacturing and STEAM Day. 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