Capital Region Career & Technical School

Vocational / Technical Courses

The Capital Region Technical School offers great opportunities for students seeking to gain knowledge and skills in vocational and technical fields. Due to the travel time and length of course offerings at the center, it is imperative that students enter on track for graduation. Therefore under ordinary circumstances, students should have passed at least 9 credits of the following: English, Global History, Math, Science, Health, Phys. Ed., and Art/Music (1 credit). Only under very unusual circumstances and with the approval of administration and the recommendation of the student’s counselor shall students not meeting these criteria be allowed to attend CR Technical School.

Course Offerings

The following programs are two year programs offered to juniors and seniors. Students may elect to take the programs for one year only. Students interested in attending should inform their counselors so that other course requirements can be fulfilled in the freshman and sophomore years. Students will spend four periods in the program and will receive four credits in the course unless enrolled in another course concurrently. Transportation is provided by the home school district. The Technical School career center will help students identify full-time job opportunities for after graduation or assist with college planning.

Auto Body Refinishing
Auto Body Collision
Auto Trades Tech I/II
Ayes Auto Technician
Building Trades I/II
Computer Aided Design & Manue I/II
Computer Application
Web page Design
International Virtual Business
Computer Technician
Network Technician
Cosmetology** I/II
Culinary Arts & Hospitality I & II
Lodging Management - Grade 12 only
Early Childhood Education I/II
Electrical Trades I/II
Fashion Studies I & II
Floral Design I & II
HVAC/Heating & Refrigeration I/II
Law Enf. & Security I/II
Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Repair I/II
Nurse Assistant I
Welding/Metal Fabrication I/II
** Indicates programs that require two years of attendance and summer hours for licensure.

Location: 1015 Waterviliet-Shaker Road Albany, NY 12205
Phone: 456-9255

Tech-Prep
Grade: 12 Credits: 4

Accelerated Tech-Prep programs are a result of a partnership between VOTEC a local community colleges to put you on the fast track to college and a successful career. Through hands on training, Tech-Prep students learn all aspects of their field from industry-trained instructors. Students in Tech-Prep are concurrently enrolled in VOTEC and college and earn credits toward their Associate’s Degree while still in high school. An internship component is part of the program.

Tech-Prep is offered in the fields listed below:

CAD/CAM
Culinary Arts

Juniors may earn up to 4.5 credits at the Technical School including CTE Math or Science, Career Management and Independent Physical Education. Seniors may also earn up to 4.5 credits at the Technical School including English 12 and Independent Physical Education.

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