Local Schoharie High School Senior Represents Region at Statewide Workforce Conference

Savannah Traverse, a senior at Schoharie High School, was one of three student-ambassadors from Capital Region BOCES who spoke at the NYATEP 2024 Youth Practitioner's conference on March 11. Traverse discussed her career and technical education in Heavy Equipment Operation, Maintenance & Repair, highlighting how it prepared her for her future career.

The students were selected to speak at the Saratoga conference due to their growth and ambition. Nancy Liddle, from Capital Region BOCES, praised the students, noting their speeches showed their drive to make a difference in their communities and the workforce.

Brian Williams, from the Capital Region Workforce Development Board and NYATEP Board President, also praised the students. He stressed the importance of hearing from career and technical education students, noting their commitment to their future careers is key to building the future workforce.

Liddle thanked NYATEP for giving the students a chance to share their stories. She noted the conference was a good opportunity for the students to display their skills, connect with workforce development experts, and highlight the role BOCES plays in their development.

In conclusion, the participation of the Schoharie senior and her fellow student-ambassadors at the NYATEP conference highlights the importance of career and technical education in preparing students for their future careers. Their experiences and growth are an inspiration for future students and a testament to the effectiveness of BOCES education in building the state's workforce.

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