Big thanks to Kelly Copp and the team at Phillips Funeral Home for opening their doors to our New Visions Health students! 🏥✨
Your insight into the compassionate care and vital services you provide was both eye-opening and inspiring.
This experience gave our future healthcare professionals a powerful look at the meaningful roles that support individuals and families during life’s most difficult times. 💙 #PROUDTOBEGST #communityorientedatGSTBOCES
*APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE* for our Adult Cosmetology Clinic this week on Thursday 5/1 and Friday 5/2! Students are getting ready to graduate and can perform an array of services, including cuts, styles, coloring services, chemical services, conditioning treatments, waxing and more! Give us a call today or feel free to stop in between 10am-2pm. #PROUDTOBEGST #ADULTEDUCATION #COSMETOLOGY
🌟 For over 20 years, Career Development Council’s Youth Leadership Institute has been shaping the changemakers of tomorrow — and this year’s cohort absolutely delivered!
Students from Corning-Painted Post, Addison, Horseheads, Odessa-Montour, and STEM Academy came together to discover the true meaning of leadership. 💬✨
Throughout the Institute, they:
✅ Built skills in communication, collaboration, and problem-solving
✅ Discovered their unique strengths
✅ Practiced pitching bold ideas with confidence
✅ Reflected deeply on the needs of their communities
✅ Formed powerful, lasting connections
With guidance from incredible community leaders, students explored topics like Defining Leadership, Recognizing Needs in Your Community, and Public Speaking and Professional Presence. 🎤🌎
And when it was time to present? They blew us away — sharing inspiring visions for change and showing us exactly why the future is in good hands. 👏💡
Here’s to the next generation of leaders — we’re so proud of you! 🙌 #PROUDTOBEGST #CareerDevelopmentCouncil
🎉 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎉
We’ve got something extra special for our amazing participants at the Launch Lillee’s Pad 5K Run/Walk! 💜
🎽 The first 200 people to pick up their race bibs will receive a Lilllee-inspired cinch bag — designed with love, hope, and a whole lot of fun✨
Whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, you won’t want to miss this limited-edition keepsake 💫
Let’s do this #ForLillee 💜
🌟 Inspiring Moments at STEM Academy 🌟
We had the incredible opportunity to hear from Temple Grandin, the author of Visual Thinking, this week! 🧠✨ Her talk on the importance of diversity in our workforce and focusing on our strengths was truly eye-opening.
💬 Key Takeaway: Embrace your unique abilities and celebrate diversity! Together, we can create a more inclusive and innovative world. 🌍💡
#PROUDTOBEGST #STEMAcademy #TempleGrandin #VisualThinking #Diversity #Inclusion #Innovation #Neurodiversity #Strengths
🚗💜 Thank You, Simmons-Rockwell! 💜🚗
We’re thrilled to recognize Simmons-Rockwell as a Silver Level Sponsor for our Launch Lillee’s Pad 5K Run/Walk! Their generous donation is helping us keep the momentum going with the construction of Lillee's Pad!
Simmons-Rockwell has been a pillar in our community for years, constantly giving back to local clubs, teams, and events—including our very own Car Show on the Coopers Campus. Their continued generosity reminds us of the power of local businesses making a big impact.
Thank you, Simmons-Rockwell, for driving change and standing with us in honor of Lillee. 🚘💖
🚀 STEM Academy Drone Soccer Team is headed to the National Championship next week! 🏆✨
Our talented team has worked tirelessly, showcasing incredible skills and teamwork. Now, they're ready to compete on the national stage! 🌟
📅 Event Date: May 1 - 3 📍 Location: Rome, NY
Let's cheer them on and wish them the best of luck! 🎉🙌
#STEMAcademy #DroneSoccer #NationalChampionship #PROUDTOBEGST #GSTBOCESleadership #Teamwork #Innovation #FutureLeaders #GoTeam
🎓 Future healthcare heroes in action!
New Visions students at Elmira College stepped into the world of clinical care during an immersive Simulation Lab led by Nursing School Director, Dr. Volino. 👩⚕️👨⚕️
They put their assessment and communication skills to the test—this time, with a pediatric patient scenario! 👶💬
Hands-on experiences like these are shaping the next generation of compassionate, confident professionals. #PROUDTOBEGST #GSTBOCEScollaboration
🌟 We're Hiring: Special Education Substitute Teacher 🌟
📍 Bath Central School Host Site | 🕒 Immediate Start
Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of students with special needs? Join our supportive and collaborative team as a Special Education Substitute Teacher!
🤝 Work alongside a passionate team
📚 Support students in reaching their full potential
✅ Immediate opening – apply now!
💡 If you’re flexible, compassionate, and ready to jump in, we want to hear from you!
📩 Apply today and start making an impact! https://gstboces.recruitfront.com/JobPosting?JID=42013 #PROUDTOBEGST
🏆 Poetry Slam 2025: And the Winners Are... 🏆
Your words moved us, your courage inspired us, and your talent shone brightly. 🌟✨
A huge shoutout to all participants for making this event unforgettable. You all did an exceptional job, and we're so proud of each and every one of you. 💪 #PROUDTOBEGST
#PoetrySlam2025 #Winners #StudentVoices #BoldAndBrave
🎣 Hands-On Learning in Action!
Wildwood Host Site students joined forces with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation for their annual fish stocking initiative! 🌊🐟
From streamside science to environmental stewardship, these students are diving into real-world conservation—one fish at a time. 💪🌿
📸 Stay tuned for behind-the-scenes snapshots and student takeaways from this unforgettable day in the field! #PROUDTOBEGST
🎓 Explore Your Future at the College Fair!
Join the Career Development Council on April 30th from 6–8 PM for an exciting evening of opportunities! 🌟
Connect with representatives from 50+ colleges, universities, military branches, and technical schools—all ready to help you discover the next step in your educational and career journey.
📍 Don’t miss your chance to ask questions, explore programs, and plan your future—all in one place!
🌿 Community in Action! 🌿
Members of our GST BOCES FFA chapter at the Bush Campus teamed up with Friends of the Chemung River Watershed to clean up the Lackawanna Trail in Elmira. 🧤🗑️
From clearing litter to connecting with local environmental leaders, our students are learning what it means to be stewards of the land—one trail at a time. 💪🌎
👏 Huge thanks to everyone who rolled up their sleeves to make a difference. This is how we grow leaders who care for their communities—and their planet. 🌟 #PROUDTOBEGST
🎉 A Huge Thank You to CareFirstNY! 🎉
We are incredibly grateful to announce CareFirstNY as a Silver Level Sponsor for our Launch Lillee’s Pad 5K Run/Walk! 💜
CareFirstNY was one of the very first companies to step up and show their support—and it means the world to us. Lillee holds a special place in their hearts, and their early commitment to this cause speaks volumes.
Their generous donation is helping us take another big step toward making Lillee’s Pad a reality—a space full of fun, remembrance, and joy . 💫
Thank you, CareFirstNY, for believing in this mission and standing with us from the start. Your support is making a real difference. 💖
🤝 Collaboration in Action!
Students from New Visions Health and Nurse Assisting at Coopers Campus joined forces to sharpen real-world healthcare skills! 🩺💉
From phlebotomy practice to emptying a Foley catheter and safe patient transfers from bed to wheelchair — these future healthcare heroes are building confidence, competence, and compassion together. 💪👩⚕️👨⚕️
This hands-on experience highlights the power of teamwork and learning across programs! 🌟
#PreparedatGSTBOCES #GSTBOCEScollaboration #PROUDTOBEGST
🧴✨ Learning Gets Delicious at Wildwood Cosmetology! ✨🧴
Our juniors and seniors dove into the science of Skin Structure and Growth—but with a creative twist! To master the five layers of the epidermis, students built yogurt parfaits layer by layer, bringing biology to life (and to their taste buds).
🍓 Each layer of the parfait = a layer of the skin.
📚 Engaged minds + hands-on learning = unforgettable education.
👏 Shoutout to our future beauty professionals for making science both smart and sweet!
#PROUDTOBEGST #GSTBOCESprograms
🌟 Our STEM Academy students were BOLD. They were BRAVE. They let their voices be heard loud and clear. 🗣️✨
🏆 Winners Announced Soon🏆
Every participant should be incredibly proud of their work. The judges had a tough time choosing the best because everyone brought their A-game! 💪
Stay tuned for the big reveal! 📢 #PoetrySlam2025 #StudentVoices #BoldAndBrave #PROUDTOBEGST
*UPDATE* Our Adult Cosmetology class at Wildwood Campus has been pushed back and is now scheduled to start May 15, 2025. There is still time to register, give us a call at (607) 739-7905 #PROUDTOBEGST #AdultEd #Cosmetology
🔧🏁 A special THANK YOU to one of our own—the Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing CTE class at Coopers—for becoming a Silver Level Sponsor of the Launch Lillee’s Pad 5K Run/Walk! 🛠️✨
These amazing students went above and beyond by voting to use their own club account funds to support this event and the project behind it. What an incredible example of leadership, generosity, and heart! 💜
We’re so proud to have you on our team and grateful for your support in making Lillee’s Pad a reality. 🙌
🦷✨ Smiles & Science in Action! ✨🦷
Our Bush Campus Dental Assisting junior class took learning beyond the classroom with a hands-on Dental Fair presentation at Cohen Elementary School!
These future dental pros educated young students on the importance of oral hygiene, healthy habits, and keeping those smiles bright. 💬🪥
From interactive demonstrations to fun, tooth-friendly tips, it was a day filled with learning, leadership, and lots of laughs. 🌟👏
📚💙 We’re so proud to see our students applying their skills and inspiring others in the community! #CommunityOrientedatGSTBOCES #PROUDTOBEGST
