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News & Announcements

• School closed in observation of Juneteenth, 6/19

  Class will not held for all SWBOCES courses on Juneteenth, Wed June 19. Classes will resume on Thu, June 20. 

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• BOCES graduation ceremony on 6/18

  Join us to recognize our GED, ESOL, and citizenship graduates. The ceremony will be held at Sleepy Hollow High School, on June 18, from 6-8 PM.

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• Phlebotomy Tech Course RETURNS to SWBOCES

  This 60-hour Phlebotomy Technician program prepares professionals to collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Students will become familiar with all aspects related to blood collection and develop comprehensive skills to perform venipunctures completely and safely. Prepares students for national certification exam. Whether you are new to the field or are seeking recertification, this course is for you! Class meetings Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings starting in June. 

   

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• Learn from HOME! Medical Administrative Assistant/Billing Coding Specialist

  High demand jobs need you! You may be eligible for training at NO COST through the Healthcare Talent Pipeline Program. Learn from home starting in June and earn credentials to become a Medical Administrative Assistant/Billing Coding Specialist. #westchester #WCA #westputonestop

  

   

   

   

   

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• DIY Home Maintenance

  Here’s a course to get you started on all of those DIY (do-it-yourself) home maintenance and improvement projects while saving money. Learn how to change a faucet,
  repair or replace a toilet. Take the mystery out of repairing simple electrical switches or outlets. Find out how to deal with damaged sheetrock, install vinyl or ceramic
  tile, complete basic carpentry framing. DIY-Home maintenance is a hand’s on course that will teach you the proper use of hand and power tools. This course will pay
  for itself!

  Instructor: Voltaggio, Jr., Frank
  Location:  Valhalla Building A 102, 10265 Grasslands Rd, Valhalla , NY 10595
  Time: 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
  Days: Saturdays from 6/14/2025 - 7/26/2025
  Special note: There is a min age requirement of 18.
  Total Fee: $895
  
  

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• SWBOCES adult learners 'make the road' to a better life for themselves and their families

  Our adult learners at the Make the Road office in White Plains last week always inspire us with their determination to improve their lives and seek opportunities on behalf of their families.

  Make the Road New York is an organization that works to build the power of immigrant and working-class communities in New York, including in White Plains. They offer various services like legal assistance, health programs, community organizing, and education, aiming to improve the lives of their members. In White Plains, MRNY provides legal services, community organizing, and other support for immigrants and working-class individuals. 

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• Renata Rodriguez shares her story of determination and a dream

  Adult learner who became a citizen in January named Student of the Year

  Southern Westchester BOCES student and newly minted U.S. citizen Renata Rodriguez has been named Student of the Year by the New York Association for Continuing and Community Education and will be honored at a ceremony during its annual conference in Albany on May 1.

  "Thanks to SWBOCES and the Community Resource Center, I found my American Dream," Ms. Rodriguez said.

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• Students, alumni of SWBOCES programs seek opportunities, connections

  Spring Connections Open House draws employers, more than 200 job-seekers

  The Southern Westchester BOCES Center for Adult & Community Services hosted its annual Spring Connections Open House on April 3. Nearly 200 students and alumni met with employers and labor organizations in a variety of fields from across the region. 

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