Career and Technical Education

  • OPHS students have access to Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs at the Erie 2 BOCES Ormsby Educational Center.  Students enrolled in an approved CTE program acquire the skills, knowledge, and professional practices necessary for success in college and the workforce.  Students experience relevant, challenging, industry-aligned curricula supported by current technology in learning environments that foster high academic achievement and skill development.  Course work is organized to provide both theory and hands-on experiences. 

    *A majority of OPHS students go to the Ormsby Center through Erie 2 BOCES for their CTE programs.  There may be additional programs offered through Erie 1 BOCES that a student can access.  Please see your high school counselor for more information.    

    WHAT IS CTE? (CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION) VIDEO

    Erie 2 BOCES:  Ormsby CTE Center
    Most CTE programs are two-year programs that begin in a student's junior year.  Juniors spend the first five periods at OPHS and then go to the Ormsby Center for the rest of their day.  Seniors spend the first four periods at the Ormsby center and return to OPHS for the rest of their day.  Students sign up for the programs with their high school counselor in the winter of their sophomore year.  
    ORMSBY PROGRAM VIDEO
    ORMSBY PROGRAM INTERACTIVE GRID
    ORMSBY INFORMATIONAL FLYER

    Erie 2 BOCES:  SENIOR ONLY OPTIONS (1YR)
    NEW VISIONS IN PRECISION MANUFACTURING AND ENGINEERING VIDEO
    NEW VISIONS APPLICATION
    NEW VISIONS CHECKLIST
    NEW VISIONS INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS

    Erie 1 BOCES:  CTE Centers
    Erie 1 BOCES programs take place at local CTE centers including: 
    Harkness: Aviation; Barbering; Cybersecurity & Networking; Dental Lab Tech; Early Childhood Education; Electronics & Computer Technology; Engineering & Robotics; Fashion Design
    Potter: Baking & Pastry Arts; Electrical Systems; Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVAC)
    Calspan: Digital Media; Esports Management & Game Development; Social Media Marketing; Video Production & Recording Arts; Web Tech & Game Programming
    Kenton: Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

    There are typically Open House options during the fall months, check the Erie 1 BOCES  website for dates/times. Please speak with your counselor for more information.

    HARKNESS / POTTER PROGRAM INTERACTIVE GRID

    Erie 1 BOCES:  SENIOR ONLY OPTIONS (1YR)
    New Visions Overview
    New Visions - Connections: Health Careers (Located at Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, Millard Fillmore Hospital or Oishei Children's Hospital)
    New Visions - Diesel Tech Prep (Located at Conway Beam Truck Group facilities)
    New Visions - Education Pathways (Located at Buffalo State University facilities)
    New Visions - Legal Academy (Located at Canisius University or University at Buffalo facilities) 
    New Visions - Plant Science (Located at Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Garden facilities)
    New Visions - Zoo Wildlife & Conservation Careers (Located at Buffalo Zoo facilities)