This year, 33 juniors and seniors from the Duanesburg Central School District are enrolled in the Career & Technical Education (CTE) program through Capital Region BOCES. Students can choose from 29 programs of study across nine career clusters — groups of occupations and industries connected by similar skills and interests. Depending on their program, students attend classes at either the Albany or Schoharie campus.
Through career exploration and hands-on learning opportunities at CTE, several Duanesburg seniors will graduate not only with diplomas, but also with jobs already secured.
During a May 20 ceremony at the Career & Technical Education Center–Albany Campus, seven Duanesburg seniors were recognized alongside 71 of their CTE classmates at the annual Capital Region BOCES National Signing Day. In front of more than 200 supporters from local businesses, labor organizations, schools and families, students signed letters of intent committing to work for local employers.
Congratulations to the following DCS seniors:
- Deven Dashnaw (Heavy Equipment Repair and Operation) – Laborers Local 190
- Andrey Kuropatkin (Automotive Trades Technology) – Mohawk Honda
- Bryce Mensing (Electrical Trades) – Global Foundries, IMT Apprenticeship
- Dale Olsen (Automotive Trades Technology) – Apex Sewer & Drain Cleaning
- Noah Sroka (Heavy Equipment Repair and Operation) – Laborers Local 190
- Caleb Suits (Heavy Equipment Repair and Operation) – Ironworkers Local Union 12
- Maya Wright (Cosmetology) – Grit & Grace Salon
“As a school community, we are incredibly proud of these hard-working students for taking their talents to the next level and stepping into careers where they will make an immediate impact,” said Superintendent of Schools Kimberly Ross. “Their dedication, perseverance and commitment to mastering their craft have been truly inspiring. We know they will represent Duanesburg with pride as they begin this exciting new chapter, and we wish them every success in the future.”
