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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Washington-SaratogaWarren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) program will hold an open house at its center from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Jan 17. at the Southern Adirondack Education Center, 1051 Dix Avenue, Hudson Falls. Open house visitors will learn how CTE programs help students
prepare for careers and college through hands-on learning, internships, and partnerships with business and industry. Business and Industry representatives will also be available to discuss the career opportunities that exist in their field. Each open house is free and open to the public. For more information visit Careerandteched.org.
League of Women Voters Accepting Applications for Scholarships SARATOGA COUNTY — The League of Women Voters (LWV) of Saratoga County is accepting applications for High School Juniors residing in Saratoga County to attend Students Inside Albany. Students Inside Albany is a conference sponsored by the Women Voters of New York State. The Conference will be held on May 19 through May 22. It is an intensive four-day training experience designed to immerse
students in the process by which public policy is proposed, enacted and changed in New York State. All conference expenses for the successful candidates will be covered by the LWV of Saratoga County. Applications are due to the LWV Saratoga by Jan. 25 and may be found on the LWV website: www.lwvsaratoga.org. For more information contact lwvsaratoga@gmail.com or call 518-728-5201.
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Brett I. Last named Skidmore’s Chief Human Resources Officer SARATOGA SPRINGS — Brett I. Last, a human resources professional with a background in employment law and experience in higher education, has been named chief human resources officer at Skidmore College. Last will oversee all aspects of human resources across the College, which has more than 1,100 employees. Last will begin his new role Feb. 25 and report to Donna Ng, Skidmore’s vice president for finance and administration and treasurer. Last joins Skidmore from Northampton Community College in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, where he served
as executive director of human resources and interim Title IX coordinator. Last formerly held several senior positions, including executive director of human resources at Olympus Corporation of the Americas in Center Valley, Pennsylvania. He also practiced employment and labor law in New Jersey. At Northampton Community College, Last was involved in major human resources initiatives. He helped to improve human resources processes, implemented a leadership development pilot program and negotiated several labor agreements. He also taught the course Human Resources Management.
BOCES Offering New Residential Construction Program for Adults SARATOGA SPRINGS — WSWHE BOCES, in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, and the Saratoga-Warren-Washington Workforce Development System, has announced a partnership with the Saratoga Builders Association and Curtis Lumber to build a Tiny House. WSWHE BOCES high school level Career and Technical Education and adult students and Habitat volunteers will work in collaboration to complete a fully functional Tiny House, which will be presented to the community during the 2019 Showcase of Homes. The Tiny House will feature the latest in building techniques and products, interiors, as well as high quality furnishings all built by local students and volunteers. The Tiny House build will be part of a 100-hour course, divided into four modules (25 hours each)
that provide an introduction to the various stages of home building. Topics include residential construction codes and regulations, safety, tool usage, materials selection, and various construction techniques. Participants are eligible to receive OSHA certification upon completion of the course. Tuition Assistance may be available for eligible, qualified individuals. Classes will begin on Jan. 22 and are scheduled to run Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning at 5 p.m. and until 7:30 p.m. through June 2019. WSWHE BOCES will hold a program information session on Jan. 16 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Donald Myers Education Center located at 15 Henning Road in Saratoga Springs. To register and reserve a seat for the free information session call 518-581-3716.