This is a career path course that will prepare students for career opportunities in the culinary industry. The class is a mixture of theory and hands-on work. Students will learn about baking and pastry, garde manager, fish/meat identification, bread making, fresh pasta and much more.

By the end of the class, students will be able to understand safety and sanitation in the kitchen, specific culinary tasks, and how to convert recipes and use specific baking techniques. Students who have completed this course will be prepared to work in a restaurant, bakery or café,

The ServSafe Food Handlers Course is part of the curriculum. Completing the mandated amount of hours required will enable students to become ServSafe Certified upon passing the examination.

Students are required to come to class prepared and in the proper attire each day.

English as a Second Language (ESL) and High School Equivalency (HSE) preparation and testing (GED) are offered at various locations throughout Dutchess County. There is a one-time registration fee of $10 for ESL and HSE courses. ESL courses are inperson. HSE courses are virtual* or in person. You must be at least 18 and no longer enrolled in High School courses to register for our Adult Literacy Courses. Call Christine Thomas for more information: 845.483.3640 ext. 6127. *Recommended for self-motivated independent learners. Some in-person hours required.

Get CPR certified – and be prepared for the moments that matter. This 4-hour course covers CPR for emergencies with adults, children, and infants. During this course developed by the American Red Cross you can expect to learn how to identify breathing, cardiac, and first aid emergencies and respond appropriately until professional help arrives. After completing this course, students will be prepared to provide assistance when someone is faced with a cardiac or breathing emergency. This CPR certification course satisfies OSHA-mandated job requirements, workplace or other regulatory requirements. Students must participate and be present during the entire class time to become certified.

This 8-hour training is a prerequisite for New York State Security Guard licensing. The Division of Criminal Justice has approved this course for students who are interested in working as security guards or acting in security functions. Students must pass the Security Guard test in order to receive a certificate of completion. Topics include: An introduction to the 1992 Security Guard Act, Conduct and ethics, The role of the security guard, Legal powers and limitations, Access control. All students MUST bring their Social Security card to the first class.

At Dutchess BOCES Adult Learning Institute, they present an engaging Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) license program. This esteemed organization is known for its wide-ranging syllabus, imparting critical know-how and healthcare competencies to students. Their expert teachers utilize effective learning strategies to address the varying requirements of students. The impressive facilities and state-of-the-art training tools at the Institute provide a perfect environment for study. They focus equally on theory and practice, prepping students adequately for real-world tasks. Graduates enjoy strong support, inclusive of career guidance and job recruitment help, for a seamless move towards their preferred line of work. The Institute maintains superior educational standards and is acknowledged for the intricacy of its curriculum. Its dedication to nurturing healthcare excellence is evident in the triumphant stories of its past students.