CiTi BOCES Receives $500 Donation from TACNY to Support After-School STEAM Programming

OSWEGO COUNTY – CiTi BOCES is thrilled to announce the receipt of a $500 donation from the Technology Alliance of Central New York (TACNY) to support after-school STEAM programming for students enrolled in the Oswego County P-TECH Program.

This contribution will assist in launching an after-school STEAM club, providing students with engaging activities designed to enhance their educational experiences and build professional skills—all while having fun! The donation will be used to purchase art supplies, STEAM kits, board games, and robotics equipment, offering diverse tools to spark creativity and hands-on learning.

“We are excited to open new activities that build student skills in a recreational environment,” said Amanda Petrie, Principal of Oswego County P-TECH. “We thank TACNY for their continued support of STEM programs that allow students to explore and get inspired by STEAM activities and careers.”

The Oswego County P-TECH Program offers 9th-grade students the unique opportunity to simultaneously earn a Regents High School Diploma and an Associate Degree from Onondaga Community College—at no cost to their families. Career clusters include mechanical technology, electrical technology, and electromechanical technology. For more information about enrollment or partnership opportunities, visit CiTiboces.org/PTECH.

 
Since 1903, TACNY has been dedicated to increasing community awareness, appreciation, and education of technology while fostering collaboration with like-minded organizations across Central New York. TACNY’s initiatives include the Celebration of Technology Awards, which recognizes excellence in technology achievement, STEM outreach, and education; the Junior Café Scientifique, monthly STEM presentations for middle and high school students; and the STEM Trekkers, a two-day summer program focused on robotics and STEM exploration for young learners. For more information about TACNY, visit www.tacny.org.