Pre-Tech Academy
Start discovering your skills and where they can take you. This program gives 9th and 10th grade students a chance to explore careers, build real-world skills, and get hands-on with projects that make learning active, engaging, and meaningful.
This half-day program helps you build 21st-century skills through hands-on projects, field trips, and teamwork. Discover your strengths, explore future programs at BOCES, and take your first step toward planning a career you’ll love.
Career Discovery Launchpad
This isn’t just an introduction—it’s a head start. In Pre-Tech Academy, you’ll explore topics like entrepreneurship, global issues, business tech, and public speaking through real-world activities and team-based problem solving.
You’ll also get to visit BOCES program sites, try hands-on work in different fields, and begin shaping your future with confidence.
Pre-Tech Academy at a Glance
Academic Credit with Career Value
You’ll earn up to four credits—one each in English and Global Studies, and two in Career & Technical Education—while learning practical skills you can apply across high school and beyond.
Whether you pursue a trade, college, or a combination of both, this program builds a solid academic and career foundation.
Pre-Technical Academy Instructors
Charles H. Bohlen, Jr. Technical Center:
Holly Nichols hnichols@boces.com
Tammy Allen tallen@boces.com
Jonathan Bliss jbliss@boces.com
Howard G. Sackett Technical Center:
Cole Mullin cmullin@boces.com
John Lachenauer jlachenauer@boces.com
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