SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Early College Career Academy (ECCA), a partnership program between the Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton Essex BOCES and SUNY Adirondack, held its completion ceremony at the SUNY Adirondack Queensbury campus on June 10. 74 students from 17 school districts were recognized in the company of family members, WSWHE BOCES and SUNY Adirondack staff, BOCES Board of Education members and award presenters.
The class of 2022 is the eighth class to complete this unique program that provides students with focused studies in the fields of Advanced Manufacturing, Business and Entrepreneurship, Information Technology, Computer Networking and New Media. Students in the programs are exposed to the latest technologies used in these industries, earn industry-recognized certifications and participate in work-based learning activities that include job-shadowing, mentorships and real-world projects. In addition to acquiring job skills and industry knowledge, students also earn college credits toward an Associate Degree in Applied Science while still in high school.