The DCMO BOCES Alan D. Pole Campus in Norwich hosted its annual Applications Day on Tuesday, March 31, giving Career and Technical Education students and adult learners the opportunity to meet with local employers and industry representatives.
Throughout the afternoon, businesses were stationed in program classrooms while students rotated through to meet with employers, share resumes, and complete applications for full-time, part-time, and summer employment. The event gave students the opportunity to have meaningful conversations with industry professionals and take important steps toward entering the workforce.
Participating businesses and organizations included: The Place; Greater Opportunities Head Start; Ironworkers Union Local 60; K Tooling LLC; Alvogen/Norwich Pharmaceuticals; DCMO BOCES Print Shop; DCMO BOCES, Norwich and Sidney Center campuses; Broome-Tioga BOCES; Laborers Local 785; Carpenters Local 287; Bricklayers/Masons Local 3; Intelligent Green Solutions; LW Morse & Son Plumbing, Heating & AC; Chenango County Office of Emergency Services; NYS Department of Corrections; Chenango County; Chase Memorial Nursing Home & Rehab; The ARC Otsego; Valley View Manor Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center; Norwich Rehabilitation & Nursing Center; Studio 11 Barbershop; HRS Forestry LLC; and IBEW Local 1249.
Students gained valuable experience speaking with employers and exploring career pathways, while businesses had the opportunity to connect with motivated future employees.