The Welding certification program at Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaragus BOCES (Buffalo) is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to excel in the field of welding. The program covers various welding techniques, including MIG, TIG, and Stick welding, as well as safety practices and welding code specifications. Upon completion, students are awarded a certification, enhancing their employability in the welding industry.
Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaragus BOCES is a regional educational institution serving Buffalo, New York, and surrounding communities. Its occupational education includes Automotive Service Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, Cosmetology, Home Health Aide, Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) license, Phlebotomy, and Welding. The institution is one of 37 BOCES organizations in New York State and represents school districts across Chautauqua County, southern Erie County, and part of Cattaraugus County. Its offerings span career and technical education, adult education, P-TECH, special education, and alternative education. Career-focused areas shown by the institution include automotive technology, health careers, information technology, HVAC/R, culinary arts, construction technology, and power equipment technology. E2CCB serves students of all ages and covers a geographic area of 1,791 square miles.