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Six Early College Career Academy graduates display citizenship awards during the Class of 2026 completion ceremony, which honored 59 students from 17 school districts and five career pathways.
Courtesy WSWHE BOCES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Fifty-nine Early College Career Academy students from 17 school districts were celebrated June 8 at the ECCA Completion Ceremony, a partnership between WSWHE BOCES and SUNY Adirondack. Families, friends, faculty, staff, Board of Education members and guests attended the event recognizing the Class of 2026.<\/p>\n

ECCA offers career pathways in Advanced Manufacturing, Business and Entrepreneurship, Information Technology: Computer Networking and Cybersecurity, New Media, and Pathways to Teaching. Students earn certifications, complete work-based learning, job shadowing and mentorships, and work on industry challenges. Students also earn college credits toward an associate degree while still in high school.<\/p>\n

Fifteen graduates completed the Pathways in Technology Early College High School (PTECH) program, a six-year track that begins in middle school and continues through high school and two years of college.<\/p>\n

SUNY Adirondack President Anastasia Urtz, J.D., praised the graduates for their determination.<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/b>\u201cI want each and every one of my students to make sure that they look people in the eye and show them what you know. The skills, experiences, and confidence you have gained through this program have prepared you well for what lies ahead,\u201d said President Urtz. \u201cOn behalf of SUNY Adirondack and our whole community, congratulations to each and every one of you. We believe in you.\u201d<\/p>\n

Students received Citizenship and Leadership awards, a SkillsUSA Scholarship and the Maureen VanBuren Memorial Scholarship, named for the late ECCA Special Projects Administrator. The VanBuren family attended the ceremony to present the awards.<\/p>\n

New this year was the Keirdon Brunell Memorial Scholarship and Award on behalf of Nemer Motor Corp. Keirdon was a former IT PTECH student in the program who passed away. Members of his family and the Nemer family attended to present the awards.<\/p>\n

Student speakers Addison Barton, Miles Martin and Aiden Swezey reflected on resilience, hard work and connections made through the program.<\/p>\n

Some graduates accepted full-time job offers. Others plan to attend colleges including Alfred State, Penn State, Quinnipiac University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Russell Sage College, SUNY Adirondack, University at Albany and University at Buffalo.<\/p>\n

Dr. Turina Parker, District Superintendent and CEO of WSWHE BOCES, thanked business and industry partners and encouraged graduates.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe willingness of regional business and industry representatives to be our partners in supporting this program has truly made the difference in its success and we thank you,\u201d said Dr. Parker. \u201cStudents, you are the next generation of professionals who will be forging paths and doing great things in the years ahead. We honor you and we wish you all the best as you continue to accomplish great things.\u201d<\/p>\n

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