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

  • Approximately 400 visitors attended Back to School Night

    Sprawling crowd attends Center for Career Services' Open House

    During its annual Open House and Back to School Night, each of the school's 21 programs was showcased, highlighting the unique, hands-on learning experiences offered.

    News Feed - Center for Career Services 2025-26
  • Students have a chance to work more closely with special effects makeup

    Cosmetology students create spooky designs for Open House and Halloween

    With Halloween as their inspiration and Open House as the goal, second-year Cosmetology students have had an opportunity to showcase their creativity.

    News Feed - Center for Career Services 2025-26
  • The students have started earning work-based learning hours

    First-year Cosmetology classes practice new skills on one another

    After spending the first few weeks of school learning new skills and working on mannequins, first-year Cosmetology students have started practice on their fellow classmates.

    News Feed - Center for Career Services 2025-26
  • Welding is one of two new programs for the 2025-26 school year

    New Welding program offers students expertise, state-of-the-art equipment

    Welding joins HVAC as the new program offerings this year from the Center for Career Services, which now gives the school 21 Career and Technical Education programs.

    News Feed - Center for Career Services 2025-26
  • The Center's Culinary Arts program sends multiple graduates to the CIA each year

    Culinary Institute of America visit provides a look at the future

    The CIA visits allow representatives a chance to explain its programs to prospective students, while the students learn about what credentials they need to attend culinary school and also see firsthand how professional chefs work in a kitchen.

    News Feed - Center for Career Services 2025-26
  • Several EMS students expressed interest in learning more about the profession

    Intrigued EMS students learn firsthand from a NICU nurse

    A NICU nurse from nearby Westchester Medical Center recent visited the Emergency Medical Services class to talk about her profession.

    News Feed - Center for Career Services 2025-26
  • For seniors, the dinner was their first chance to cook at a live event

    Culinary Arts students gain valuable experience by hosting their first dinner

    The students welcomed members of the Westchester Putnam School Boards Association on Sept. 15, 2025.

    News Feed - Center for Career Services 2025-26
  • The Culinary Arts instructor has worked at the Center for Career Services for 10 years

    SWBOCES profile: John Damiani, Culinary Arts

    John Damiani, a Culinary Arts instructor at the Center for Career Services, said the school's facilities are "second to none."

    News Feed - Center for Career Services 2025-26
  • HVAC will teach students about Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

    First-year HVAC program attracts students to try something new

    HVAC is one of two new offerings this school year at Career Services along with Welding; both were sought-after by parents and component districts. Southern Westchester BOCES created the programs to meet that demand.

    News Feed - Center for Career Services 2025-26
  • The course prepares students for careers in cyber security, information technology, more

    CISCO program offers an introduction to modern technology

    Students at the Center for Career Services have an opportunity to learn strong foundational skills in the school’s CISCO program, a two-year offering that prepares students for careers in various forms of information technology.

    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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  • Superintendent's Conference Day

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  • Veteran's Day

    Office Closed

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  • Half Day before Thanksgiving

    Office closes at 12:00 Noon

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  • Thanksgiving Day

    Office closed

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  • Day after Thanksgiving

    Office Closed

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