Greater Southern Tier (GST) BOCES in Elmira offers a comprehensive Commercial Driver's License Class B (CDL-B) program for individuals looking for a career in the transportation industry. The program includes classroom instruction and hands-on training, covering topics such as vehicle inspections, defensive driving, and federal regulations. Graduates of the program are prepared to take the CDL-B exam and begin a career as a licensed commercial driver.
Greater Southern Tier BOCES is an education service organization in Elmira, New York, serving school districts, learners, families, businesses, and community residents across the Southern Tier. Its adult education and career services prepare people for fields including Certified Nursing Assistant, Commercial Driver's License Class A (CDL-A), Commercial Driver's License Class B (CDL-B), Cosmetology, Dental Assistant, and HVAC. The organization also offers training in welding, phlebotomy, Home Health Aide, Security Guard, CPR / Basic Life Support, and Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) license. GST BOCES provides vocational instruction, business and industry training, literacy services, career planning, and recreational programming. Its broader services include special education, technology, business management, and food service management, with programs designed to support learners, schools, and regional employers.