Otsego Northern Catskills Board of Cooperative Educational Services (ONC BOCES) in Grand Gorge, NY, stands as a beacon of comprehensive educational excellence, serving a broad network of 19 component school districts across a sprawling 1660-square-mile area 459. The Northern Catskills Occupational Center (NCOC) located at 2020 Jump Brook Road 136 is the heart of ONC BOCES, where high school students gain invaluable career and technical education (CTE) that dovetails with academic learning to ready them for college and careers. Noteworthy programs include areas like automotive technology, culinary arts, early childhood education, and health occupations, taught through an immersive blend of classroom and hands-on experience 11.

Furthermore, ONC BOCES enriches students' education with work-based learning, internships, and access to scholarships, crafting a multidimensional educational path. This commitment to broad educational access is complemented by ONC BOCES’s offerings in adult and continuing education, such as literacy programs and licensed practical nursing courses 11. As a pivotal educational institution, it partners with local businesses and higher education facilities, further enhancing student readiness for future endeavors 2. The dedication to social-emotional learning and various community enrichment activities underscore ONC BOCES's holistic approach to education, making it an integral part of the educational landscape in the region.