After a successful debut last summer, the Center for Career Services brought back its Career Services Exploration Camp. The camp will run in three sessions this summer, and offers students in Grades 8-10 the option for participating in various programs.
The Center for Career Services and New Rochelle High School came together to pay tribute to the New Rochelle students who completed their career and technical education program with Southern Westchester BOCES.
Southern Westchester BOCES held its annual Recognition Ceremony for the Center for Career Services at the Westchester County Center on June 12, 2025.
The Center for Career Services honored its best from the 2024-25 school year during its annual Awards Ceremony, which was held on June 5, 2025 in Valhalla.
The annual Student Council Mixer celebrated the end of the 2024-25 school year at the Center for Career Services, but also allowed students a chance to demonstrate their skills to classmates.
The Center for Career Services celebrated the induction of 36 new students into the National Technical Honor Society during a ceremony at the school on May 30, 2025.
Southern Westchester BOCES and the Center for Career Services recognized students for working toward the next steps in their education or careers during SkillsUSA Signing Day on May 29, 2025.
Dear Parents/ Guardians:
Welcome to the Center for Career Services! Our main goal is to prepare students for the world of work and/or post-secondary education. Students are provided with a variety of project-based learning experiences as well as authentic work opportunities through their chosen programs of study and our Work-Based Learning Department. These experiences help in creating well-rounded students who are prepared to excel in the 21st century workplace.
We invite you to peruse our program offerings linked below, both those in which you may have a student enrolled and others to gain a deeper understanding of the depth and breadth of industry-informed and marketable skills training and preparation we provide. Our instructors are experts in their respective fields and infuse their curricula with real-world experience and practical training.
Another important focus for the Center for Career Services’ staff is to provide social and emotional support to all our students. This support is important as our students transition into the workforce and/or post-secondary education. The Guidance team and school social worker support students to ensure these services are delivered.
We are pleased that students from so many of our SWBOCES-region component districts take advantage of the opportunities our programs offer. Please reach out to us any time you have a question or concern.
Sincerely,
Dahlia Jackson, Director
Jaclyn De Lao, Principal
Philip Donohue, Assistant Principal
For their first project of the school year, students in Fashion Design & Merchandising are creating fleece hats and gloves — one that will be gifted to a loved one for the holidays.
Seniors in the Culinary Arts program produced pies to sell to family and staff members before the upcoming holiday.
After experiencing Southern Westchester BOCES' debut film festival last spring, Video Production students gained knowledge they are applying into the production of their own short films.
The Center for Career Services hosted 70 guest speakers who gave presentations on 26 different career fields.
A popular recent project assigned by instructor Damian Powers tasked students with creating a brand and a product line that included three themed designs for the deck of a skateboard.
The Audio Production program at the Center for Career Services recruited nearly 90 students from around campus to audition. The students selected will record new on-hold messages for six Southern Westchester BOCES centers.
After going by the name Commercial Art for more than two decades, the program is now Advertising and Graphic Design. The change occurred partly based on discussions with students and instructor Damian Powers.
Candelario Torres, a senior from New Rochelle High School, received four proclamations that recognized him for his volunteer work with the Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle.
During its annual Open House and Back to School Night, each of the school's 21 programs was showcased, highlighting the unique, hands-on learning experiences offered.
With Halloween as their inspiration and Open House as the goal, second-year Cosmetology students have had an opportunity to showcase their creativity.
Advertising & Graphic Design
Animal Science
Architecture
Audio Production
Automotive Technology
Barbering
CISCO
Collision Repair/Auto Body
Construction/Plumbing
Cosmetology
Culinary Arts
Electrical Construction
Emergency Medical Services
Fashion Design & Merchandising
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Medical Office (CISMAA)
Nursing Assistant
Pre-Engineering
Security, Law & Policing
Video Production
Welding
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Interested in adult programs (18+)? Contact the Center for Adult & Community Services at 914-592-0849.
