Local high school students recently toured the SUNY Polytechnic Institute campus in Utica through the Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES Honors Program.
“Students who took advantage of this opportunity are beginning to explore postsecondary education,” Herkimer BOCES Honors Program Coordinator Deborah Schoff said. “The visit helped them learn about possible career paths, certificate programs and campus opportunities available at SUNY Poly.”
John Reade, director of pre-collegiate outreach at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, along with college students from the Workforce Development Office at SUNY Poly, guided students in grades 9-12 on the campus tour on Friday, Oct. 2. Students from Central Valley, Dolgeville, Herkimer, Mount Markham and Poland attended.
The Herkimer BOCES Honors Program is open to students in Herkimer BOCES component school districts and is designed to support the potential of students in grades 3-12 who have above average interests and abilities in a particular area. Programs allow for interaction with like-minded peers. Students learn by engaging in educational activities with presenters who are noted in their field. Exploration and programs provide for different learning styles and include topics in the arts and sciences as well as literature and history. Ongoing evaluation of all programs by teachers and students assures their relevance and quality.
Local high school students pose for a photo together during a tour of SUNY Polytechnic Institute on Friday, Oct. 2, in Utica through the Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES Honors Program.
Local high school students take a tour of SUNY Polytechnic Institute on Friday, Oct. 2, in Utica through the Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES Honors Program.
