Rockland BOCES Career and Technical Education programs provide students with the opportunity to graduate high school with college credits, technical experience, professional skills and industry certifications in high-skill, high-demand fields.

• • 11th- and 12th-grade students can enroll in Career and Technical Education programs
  • Career Services Programs are offered to students with special needs in grades 9-12
  • Curriculum is aligned with Common Core State Standards, Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Standards, 4+1 Multiple Pathways requirements and industry standards
  • Students participate in SkillsUSA, industry-sponsored competitions, internships and career-oriented
    community service
  • Training takes place in state-of-the-art workshops with instructors who are industry experts
  • These are half-day programs; students attend either the morning or afternoon session at the BOCES CTEC West Nyack campus each school day
  • Transportation is provided to and from Tappan Zee High School

Students should alert their school counselor to their interest in career and technical education in the fall of their sophomore (or junior) year–the earlier the better! Counselors will arrange for interested students to visit the CTEC campus and learn about programs in January/February of their sophomore year.

Animal Science Academy
Animal Science I & II

Automotive Technology Academy
Certified Auto Collision & Welding Technology I & II
NATEF/ASE Certified Auto Technology I & II

Communications Academy
Digital Design & Marketing I & II (Graphic Design)

Construction Trades Academy
Carpentry I & II
Electrical Trades I & II
Plumbing I & II
Welding & Fabrication I & II

Cosmetology
Cosmetology I & II

Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts I & II

Cyber Technology
Cyber Technology I & II

Education Academy
Early Childhood Education I & II

Health Science Academy (HSA)
Principles of Health Occupations (1st year students)
Certified Nurse Assisting (2nd year HSA students only)
Health Science Fundamentals (2nd year HSA students only)

Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice and Fire Science I & II

New Visions
New Visions Health Careers Exploration Program
Off-site, requires separate application. New Visions Health Careers Exploration Honors Credit: English 12 (1 credit), Health Elective (2 credits), Participation in Government (1/2 credit), Economics (1/2 credit). Six (6) college English credits can be earned through Dominican College.

Career Services Program
Animal Services
Automotive Collision Services
Automotive Services
Building & Landscaping Services
Business Services
Hospitality Services