The DCMO BOCES Robert W. Harrold Campus in Sidney Center hosted its annual Applications Day on Tuesday, April 14, 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 Arc of Delaware County; Bassett Healthcare Network; Broome Developmental Center-Office for People with Developmental Disabilities; Broome-Tioga BOCES; DCMO BOCES; Delaware County Office of Personnel; Delaware County Sheriff’s Office; Delhi Campus Childcare Center; IBEW Local 1249; Ironworkers Union Local 60; NBT Bank; NYS Department of Transportation; Opportunities for Otsego; Saputo USA; The Old Schoolhouse Inn & Restaurant; and Unalam.
Students gained valuable experience speaking with employers and exploring career pathways, while businesses had the opportunity to connect with motivated future employees.
Caption: Ian Van Cott, Craig Van Cott and Lee Young from Unalam, Sidney NY, speak with students Jack Langstaff and Soleman Bhatti at the DCMO BOCES Applications Day last Tuesday at Harrold Campus in Sidney Center. Carpentry & Building Construction instructor Matthew White looks on.