Erie 2 BOCES - Ormsby Educational center

Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES (E2CCB) is a regional education and workforce-development organization serving Western New York.

Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES (E2CCB)

Industry Focus: Workforce Development | Skilled Trades Training | Career & Technical Education | Manufacturing Talent Pipeline | Customized Training

Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES (E2CCB) is a regional education and workforce-development organization serving Western New York. Through its Career & Technical Education, P-TECH, adult education, and industry-aligned training programs, E2CCB helps prepare students and adult learners for high-demand careers while connecting regional employers with an emerging pipeline of skilled talent.

Capabilities & Programs:

• Welding & metal fabrication
• Pre-engineering and drafting/design
• Automotive technology and automotive body repair
• Construction technology
• HVAC/R
• Information technology and computer systems
• Power equipment technology
• P-TECH and STEM-focused career pathways
• Adult and continuing education
• Career preparation and work-based learning
• Employer and industry partnerships
• Student internships and hands-on technical training

Manufacturing & Fabrication Training:
E2CCB's Welding/Metal Fabrication program provides hands-on instruction in SMAW/stick, MIG, TIG, flux-cored arc welding, oxy-acetylene processes and plasma arc cutting. Training also includes blueprint reading, layout and joint design, metallurgy, inspection protocols and workplace safety. Students can gain experience through internships with area manufacturers and other industrial employers.

Industry Certifications Available Through Welding/Metal Fabrication:

• Shielded Metal Arc Welding
• GMAW Certification
• GTAW – Aluminum Certification
• GTAW – Stainless Steel Certification
• FCAW Certification
• OSHA 10-Hour Safety Certification

Workforce Capacity:
E2CCB's career and technical programs combine classroom instruction with hands-on learning, current technology, internships and curricula assessed against national industry standards. This makes the organization a valuable resource for manufacturers seeking to strengthen Western New York's skilled workforce pipeline.

Best Fit For:
Manufacturers and other employers seeking skilled-trades talent, internship partnerships, work-based learning opportunities, workforce-development collaboration, or stronger connections with students preparing to enter manufacturing, engineering and technical careers.

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