Sound Production students at Southern Westchester BOCES got a behind-the-scenes look at the art of foley during a visit to Alchemy Post Sound in Peekskill.
Construction/Plumbing students at the Center for Career Services learn techniques in class that can make them attractive employment candidates for local unions.
For the first time this school year, students in Cosmetology I at the Center for Career Services learned the techniques behind performing a facial. They then practiced on new clients: Their classmates.
Southern Westchester BOCES’ Valhalla campus offers students ample opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed in their chosen career paths. Join us as we celebrate their hard work and commitment to their futures.
Students in Computer Information Systems/Medical Administrative Assistant class at the Center for Career Services, in collaboration with classmates in Security, Law and Policing, have a new opportunity to earn dispatcher certification prior to graduation. This is the first time the school has offered a path to this certification.
The Center for Career Services will host its annual Spring Open House, Media Show and College/Transition Fair on Thursday, March 20, 2025, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The campus is located at 65 Grasslands Road in Valhalla. On-campus parking will be available. A light dinner will kick things off in Building D followed by Meet the Teachers at 7 p.m.
CTE Summer Camp is returning to our Valhalla Campus for 2025. Choose from up to three sessions: July 7-10, July 14-17 and July 21-24. Choices include: Automotive, Culinary, Cosmetology, Computer Coding, Construction, Baking, Intro to Architectural Model Building, Sonic Creations, 3D modeling & 3D Printing, TV/Video and Fashion! Learn more and register at www.ctesummercamp.net today!
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
Sound Production students at Southern Westchester BOCES got a behind-the-scenes look at the art of foley during a visit to Alchemy Post Sound in Peekskill.
Construction/Plumbing students at the Center for Career Services learn techniques in class that can make them attractive employment candidates for local unions.
For the first time this school year, students in Cosmetology I at the Center for Career Services learned the techniques behind performing a facial. They then practiced on new clients: Their classmates.
Southern Westchester BOCES’ Valhalla campus offers students ample opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed in their chosen career paths. Join us as we celebrate their hard work and commitment to their futures.
Students in Computer Information Systems/Medical Administrative Assistant class at the Center for Career Services, in collaboration with classmates in Security, Law and Policing, have a new opportunity to earn dispatcher certification prior to graduation. This is the first time the school has offered a path to this certification.
The Center for Career Services will host its annual Spring Open House, Media Show and College/Transition Fair on Thursday, March 20, 2025, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The campus is located at 65 Grasslands Road in Valhalla. On-campus parking will be available. A light dinner will kick things off in Building D followed by Meet the Teachers at 7 p.m.
CTE Summer Camp is returning to our Valhalla Campus for 2025. Choose from up to three sessions: July 7-10, July 14-17 and July 21-24. Choices include: Automotive, Culinary, Cosmetology, Computer Coding, Construction, Baking, Intro to Architectural Model Building, Sonic Creations, 3D modeling & 3D Printing, TV/Video and Fashion! Learn more and register at www.ctesummercamp.net today!
More than 700 visitors gathered at the Center for Career Services for the SkillsUSA Area IV Regional Competition on Feb. 1, 2025. There were more than 400 students who competed in 38 different competitions.
In the coming weeks, students in the Sound Production program at the Center for Career Services will visit HBO and other production studios, and will also work with professors and state-of-the-art equipment at Mercy University. They will have an opportunity to learn about the various careers available in the industry from experts in the field.
Fashion Design & Merchandising students, taught by instructor Carmen Galiano, were tasked with designing a brand from start to finish. The project asked them to pick a name, design a label and packaging, craft a business plan, identify a mission statement and customer profile, and much more.
Animal Science
Architecture
Automotive Technology
Barbering
CISCO
Collision Technology
Commercial Art
CISMAA
Construction/Plumbing
Cosmetology
Culinary Arts
Electrical Construction
Emergency Medical Services
Fashion Design & Merchandising
Nursing Assistant
Pre-Engineering
Security, Law & Policing
Sound Production
TV/Video Production
8:25 AM to 10:55 AM
Buses leave CCS at 11:00 AM
11:55 AM to 2:25 PM
Buses leave CCS at 2:30 PM
Middle School Week gives 7th and 8th graders the opportunity to visit and learn about our programs/careers.
Students will participate in a live BOCES class and meet students from all over Westchester County.
The Center for Career Services will host its annual Spring Open House, Media Show and College/Transition Fair on Thursday, March 20, 2025, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The campus is located at 65 Grasslands Road in Valhalla. On-campus parking will be available. A light dinner will kick things off in Building D followed by Meet the Teachers at 7 p.m.
Interested in adult programs (18+)? Contact the Center for Adult & Community Services at 914-592-0849.
