💫 CTE Trailblazer: David Crosthwait 💫 David Crosthwait’s impact can be felt worldwide daily. With 115+ patents worldwide, Crosthwait’s innovations included an improved boiler system and a new thermostat control system. Learn more about Crosthwait at ow.ly/6mcz50QxoB8

Happy SkillsUSA Week! ❤️💛💙 Chapters across the USA are celebrating the skills that CTE students develop through leadership and competition activities. To celebrate, BOCES 2 CTE students have a spirit week aligning with SkillsUSA theme days. 🌐 skillsusa.org

💫 CTE Trailblazer: Arcola Philpott 💫 Arcola Philpott was the first Black Los Angeles Railway operator. She drove through hiring barriers and pioneered a mindset shift towards inclusion in transportation operation. Learn more about Philpott at ow.ly/zRHC50Qzq3c

💫 CTE Trailblazer: Mary Eliza Mahoney 💫 Mary Eliza Mahoney forged her own path to nursing, working many hospital jobs. Mahoney enrolled in a nursing school's first cohort and graduated as the first Black woman with a U.S. nursing license. Learn more at ow.ly/pl0K50QzZZ9

Get ready to 💵 CA$H IN ON CTE SUCCESS 💵! Thousands of dollars are available for CTE students entering the workforce or continuing their education. Applications and info at monroe2boces.org/scholarships. Scholarship Writing Workshops will be throughout February.

Valentine's Day is in full bloom! 💐 BOCES 2 CTE SkillsUSA held its annual carnation sale fundraiser to support students participating in competitions and leadership activities. Members sorted, labeled and delivered the flowers, spreading love across the campus. 💖

BOCES 2 CTE Welding student Dino Battisti (Brockport CSD) did a great job explaining the value of CTE to Wendy Mills and Spectrum News 1 ROC 👏🏻

🎥 BEHIND THE SCENES 🎥 Spectrum News 1 ROC Reporter Wendy Mills recently stepped into a welding booth with BOCES 2 CTE student Dino Battisti (Brockport CSD) to chat about the value of CTE programs. See the story and inside the welding classroom at spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/rochester/…

BOCES 2 CTE students in construction-related programs collaborate annually to build a professional-grade house that is auctioned each summer. It is then up to the buyer to make it into a home. See what has come of the 2022 house at ow.ly/xs7u50QGNSv

💫 CTE Trailblazer: Dr. Edmund Gordon 💫 Dr. Edmund Gordon recognized that education combined with community resources created an opportunity for generational success. He helped design the Head Start program with this in mind. Learn more about Gordon at ow.ly/xs9n50QGPjN

💫 CTE Trailblazer: Wesley Hamilton 💫 Wesley Hamilton doesn't let his wheelchair stop him from empowering others. He scales fitness activities for all individuals of all abilities. Learn more about Hamilton at ow.ly/mKKO50QGOIc

The deadline to 💵 CA$H IN ON CTE SUCCESS 💵 is nearing! Thousands of dollars in BOCES 2 exclusive scholarships are up for grabs by CTE students. Applications and info at monroe2boces.org/scholarships. Applications close March 1, 2024 for exclusive scholarships.

💫 CTE Trailblazer: Mariya Moore-Russell 💫 Mariya Moore-Russell is breaking barriers in the culinary industry. In September 2019, her innovative skills made her the first Black woman to be awarded a Michelin star. Learn more about Moore-Russell at ow.ly/LNjr50QGQZF

Happy Public Schools Week! 🍎 From innovative lessons to welcoming and affirming environments, public schools provide opportunity for every child. BOCES 2 celebrates the collaboration between teachers, staff, students, families and communities to build a brighter tomorrow. #PSW24

It's National Assistant Principals Week! 👏 Let's hear it for the BOCES 2 CTE assistant principals who support students and staff every day. Thank you for your outstanding leadership and service!

📢 CALLING ALL EMPLOYERS 📢 Come meet the future workforce at day one of the BOCES 2 CTE Career Fair on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Hundreds of skilled students are ready to discuss employment opportunities with your company! Find out more and register at ow.ly/OeR750Rh34j

BOCES 2 New Visions Health Professions opens doors for those looking to enter the medical field. Recently, students toured the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) and learned about critical care medicine. Thank you to Selamawit Gobena, RN for organizing this amazing experience!

⭐ NOMINATIONS OPEN! ⭐ BOCES 2 CTE has opened nominations for the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award. Help celebrate the achievements of an individual who began their career with BOCES 2 CTE training. Submissions close Friday, May 10. Visit monroe2boces.org/distinguished for info.

🍗🔥 BOCES 2 CTE SkillsUSA Chicken BBQ Fundraiser 🔥🍗 Pickup: Wednesday, June 5, 3-6 p.m. at WEMOCO, 3589 Big Ridge Rd (Door 70) 🍽️ $15: Half chicken, salt potatoes, mac and cheese, side salad, cornbread 📅 Order by May 30: (585) 352-2436 or see a SkillsUSA student

The future workforce had opportunities to interact with the current workforce during the BOCES 2 CTE Career Fair, held last week and today. Thank you to the employers who participated and networked with BOCES 2 CTE students! 💼