About
Putnam/North Westchester BOCES, a renowned vocational school, excels in providing comprehensive healthcare certification programs that propel students into dynamic healthcare careers. Their offerings include a rigorous Security Guard certification program, which stands out for its hands-on curriculum and accreditation. Skilled educators with industry insights lead students through a curriculum that combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills, ensuring a strong foundation in security principles vital to healthcare settings. This program maintains complexity in coursework while promoting clear language use for seamless comprehension. The school's hallmark is its dedication to real-world readiness, fostering teamwork and valuable soft skills through simulation exercises, workshops, and immersive role-playing sessions. Graduates enjoy access to rewarding opportunities in various healthcare establishments, and a certificate from Putnam/North Westchester BOCES carries significant weight in the competitive job market, validating their proficiency and enhancing their future prospects in healthcare security.
Organization
Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES
PNW BOCES
Located in Yorktown Heights, NY, and serving the Putnam and Northern Westchester regions, PNW BOCES is a collaborative educational service provider focused on career readiness and professional development. It supports 18 local school districts with specialized programs in career and technical education, special education, and professional development, providing high-quality, cost-effective educational programs and services. The school emphasizes practical skills and certification readiness, as exemplified by its Certified Phlebotomy Technician program, delivered online with hands-on simulation via a lab kit, preparing students for entry-level employment in healthcare.
Highlights:
- Collaborative educational service provider supporting 18 local school districts
- Offers specialized programs in career and technical education, special education, and professional development
- Provides a Certified Phlebotomy Technician program with online asynchronous learning and hands-on lab experience
- Includes NHA exam voucher with the phlebotomy program
- Mission: Service and innovation through partnership
- Vision: To be a premier educational service agency in New York State providing exceptional customer service