Welcome to the Center for Career Services!

Dear Parents/ Guardians: 

Welcome to the Center for Career Services! Our main goal is to prepare students for the world of work and/or post-secondary education. Students are provided with a variety of project-based learning experiences as well as authentic work opportunities through their chosen programs of study and our Work-Based Learning Department. These experiences help in creating well-rounded students who are prepared to excel in the 21st century workplace.

We invite you to peruse our program offerings linked below, both those in which you may have a student enrolled and others to gain a deeper understanding of the depth and breadth of industry-informed and marketable skills training and preparation we provide. Our instructors are experts in their respective fields and infuse their curricula with real-world experience and practical training.

Another important focus for the Center for Career Services’ staff is to provide social and emotional support to all our students. This support is important as our students transition into the workforce and/or post-secondary education. The Guidance team and school social worker support students to ensure these services are delivered.

We are pleased that students from so many of our SWBOCES-region component districts take advantage of the opportunities our programs offer. Please reach out to us any time you have a question or concern.

Sincerely,
Dahlia Jackson, Director
Jaclyn De Lao, Principal
Philip Donohue,  Assistant Principal

CTE Student Voices

CCS Student News

  • The Champions of Change award recognized the success of the EMS program

    EMS staff members honored as 'Champions of Change'

    EMS instructor Robert Del Greco and assistant Anchelle Allen were recognized as Champions of Change at the Jan. 14, 2026 meeting of the Southern Westchester BOCES Board of Education.

    News Feed - Center for Career Services 2025-26
  • The competition is scheduled to be held Feb. 28, 2026

    SkillsUSA Area IV Regional Competition to return to Career Services

    For the second straight year, the Center for Career Services will host the event, which allows students to compete in a number of career and technical education competitions.

    News Feed - Center for Career Services 2025-26
  • Catherine DiQuinzio serves as the Chef de Cuisine at Bonnie Briar in Larchmont

    Alumni spotlight: Culinary Arts graduate finds her niche as a chef

    Seeking structure and a purpose, Catherine DiQuinzio found that and more during his two years enrolled in the Culinary Arts program at the Center for Career Services. She's now an acclaimed chef working here in Westchester County.

    News Feed - Center for Career Services 2025-26
  • Career Services students throughout campus show off creativity

    Door decorating, gingerbread house contests bring some competitive cheer

    Career Services students designed holiday-themed doors and gingerbread houses just before Holiday Recess. Which designs are your favorites?

    News Feed - Center for Career Services 2025-26
  • Office Skills students spread cheer with holiday-themed cards

    With AI-generated artwork, students create, sell holiday cards

    Students in Jason Poniatowski's Office Skills class created, printed and sold holiday-themed cards to students and staff throughout campus.

    News Feed - Center for Career Services 2025-26
  • The students work in small groups at three local facilities

    Working outside the classroom gives Nursing Assistant students an edge

    Students in the Certified Nursing Assistant program, which is now in its second year, have begun earning clinical hours and gaining valuable experience in the process.

    News Feed - Center for Career Services 2025-26
  • The skill is an important part of earning EMT certification

    Airway management a key skill for EMS students

    Students in the Emergency Medical Services class at the Center for Career Services are practicing perhaps the most important skill they will learn all year.

    News Feed - Center for Career Services 2025-26
  • Fleece hats, gloves provide students with a fun challenge

    Fashion designs help students, loved ones stay warm for the holidays

    For their first project of the school year, students in Fashion Design & Merchandising are creating fleece hats and gloves — one that will be gifted to a loved one for the holidays.

    News Feed - Center for Career Services 2025-26
  • The class baked pumpkin, sweet potato and three kinds of apple pie

    Culinary Arts students produce more than 100 pies for Thanksgiving

    Seniors in the Culinary Arts program produced pies to sell to family and staff members before the upcoming holiday.

    News Feed - Center for Career Services 2025-26
  • The FirstDance Film Festival will return in Spring 2026

    Students carry lessons learned, deadline urgency into film festival production

    After experiencing Southern Westchester BOCES' debut film festival last spring, Video Production students gained knowledge they are applying into the production of their own short films.

    News Feed - Center for Career Services 2025-26
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Bell Schedule

Morning Session

8:25 AM to 10:55 AM 
Buses leave CCS at 11:00 AM

Afternoon Session

 11:55 AM to 2:25 PM
Buses leave CCS at 2:30 PM

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  • President's Day

    Office Closed

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  • Winter Recess

    School Closed

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  • Winter Recess

    School Closed

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  • Winter Recess

    School Closed

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  • Winter Recess

    School Closed

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Interested in adult programs (18+)? Contact the Center for Adult & Community Services at 914-592-0849.