Erie 1 BOCES

Erie 1 BOCES is a leading Western New York education and workforce development organization providing career and technical education, adult workforce training, and industry-aligned programs designed to prepare students and adults for high-demand care

Erie 1 BOCES is a leading Western New York education and workforce development organization providing career and technical education, adult workforce training, and industry-aligned programs designed to prepare students and adults for high-demand careers. Serving 19 component school districts, Erie 1 BOCES connects education with the needs of regional employers while helping build Western New York’s skilled workforce pipeline.

Through its Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Workforce Development programs, Erie 1 BOCES provides hands-on training in manufacturing and skilled trades, including CNC machining, welding, engineering and robotics, electronics and applied technology, electrical systems, HVAC, building trades, automotive technology, aviation technology, cybersecurity and networking, and other technical fields. Programs are developed with industry partners and professionals to provide learners with practical, job-ready skills.

Manufacturing-focused training includes CNC machining, where students learn to set up and operate CNC mills and lathes while developing precision machining and measurement skills. Welding training includes MIG/GMAW, TIG/GTAW, stick/SMAW, flux-cored welding, plasma cutting, oxy-fuel cutting, print reading, fabrication, shop safety, and OSHA 10-hour training. Erie 1 BOCES also offers engineering, robotics, electronics, and applied technology pathways that help prepare the next generation of technical and manufacturing talent.

Erie 1 BOCES works with employers to strengthen connections between education and industry through internships, work-based learning, career preparation, employer referrals, and industry partnerships. Career services also help learners transition into employment through resume assistance, interview preparation, job-search support, and connections with employers.

Key Capabilities: Workforce development, manufacturing workforce training, skilled trades training, Career and Technical Education (CTE), adult career training, CNC machining, CNC mills and lathes, precision machining, welding, MIG welding, TIG welding, stick welding, flux-cored welding, metal fabrication, plasma cutting, oxy-fuel cutting, print reading, engineering, robotics, electronics, electrical systems, HVAC, aviation technology, automotive technology, cybersecurity, internships, work-based learning, career readiness, employer partnerships, job placement assistance, and skilled workforce development.

Best Fit: Manufacturers and employers seeking CNC operators, welders, skilled-trades talent, entry-level manufacturing employees, interns, work-based learning participants, technical talent, workforce development partnerships, or opportunities to engage with and help develop Western New York’s future manufacturing workforce.