Questar III BOCES students matched for apprenticeships

GREENE COUNTY―This spring, 35 Questar III BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) students were matched with 30 local businesses from across the region, a record year for the Youth Apprenticeship Program (YAP).

This year, the program also surpassed 150 students since its inception in 2021.

Available to Automotive Technology, Construction Technology, Electrical Trades, Heavy Equipment Operations and Maintenance, HVAC, and Welding students, the program allows students to earn a minimum of 200 hours of paid, on-the-job training in the summer between their junior and senior years.

It also serves as an opportunity to network with potential post-graduation employers while showcasing their skills, professionalism, and dedication to their trade.

Many students exceed the required 200 hours and stay employed through their senior year of high school and/or following graduation. Several businesses return year after year, using the program as a pipeline to fill their hiring needs with young, driven employees who are eager to work and succeed.

YAP is possible thanks to the support of longstanding business partners.

Students and businesses participating in the 2026 Youth Apprenticeship Program include:

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Donald R. Kline Technical School

Skye Anatriello, Coxsackie-Athens CSD, Automotive, Eagle Auto Repair

Nate Epp, Germantown CSD, HVAC, Robert H. Bradway’s Plumbing and Heating

Benjamin Ferris, Ichabod Crane CSD, HVAC, Main Care

Danica Fornicola, Coxsackie-Athens CSD, Automotive, RC Lacy’s Auto Group

Brayden Haberbeck, Ichabod Crane CSD, HVAC, Mirabito Energy

Ried Hulbert, Greenville CSD, Welding, Peckham Industries

Isabelle Hunter, Greenville CSD, Automotive, Townline Auto

Kai Johnson, Catskill CSD, Automotive, Redlyne Performance

Austin Lobdell, Ichabod Crane CSD, Welding, Piasecki Steel Construction

James Meek, Germantown CSD, HVAC, Robert H. Bradway’s Plumbing and Heating

Pablo Quintero-Romero, Automotive, Columbia County Highway Department

Kory Sheehy, Ichabod Crane CSD, Welding, Columbia County Highway Department

Xander Turner-Osborn, Chatham CSD, Welding, Schodack Auto

Kyle Wagner, Ichabod Crane CSD, HVAC, Main Care

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Marilyn A. Noonan School at Durham

Eian Lafferty, Greenville CSD, Heavy Equipment, Sunny Hill Resort

Gavin Lyons, Greenville CSD, Heavy Equipment, Town of Greenville

Michael Styga, Coxsackie-Athens CSD, Heavy Equipment, Flach Excavation

Griffin Wells, Greenville CSD, Heavy Equipment, Blue Mountain Excavation

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Robert H. Gibson Technical School

Tyler Anderson, East Greenbush CSD, Heavy Equipment, Harrison and Burrowes

Richard Bachner, Automotive, New Lebanon CSD, Marchese Ford

William Cottrell, Hoosic Valley CSD, Electrical Trades, BDP Industries

Jack Hart, Berlin CSD, Construction, Stone Mountain Builders

Liam Koval, Averill Park CSD, Heavy Equipment, SM Gallivan

Seth LaFore, Lansingburgh CSD, Constructions, MMC Millwork-Greco Construction

Wesley Lyons, Troy CSD, HVAC, Crisafulli Bros.

Parker Malone, Schodack CSD, HVAC, Crisafulli Bros.

Cale Maxon, New Lebanon CSD, Heavy Equipment, Bervy Excavation

Jack McCarthy, Schodack CSD, HVAC, Crisafulli Bros.

Gabe Smith, Berlin CSD, Welding, Zwack, Inc.

Julia Stickles, New Lebanon CSD, Heavy Equipment, Darcy Construction

Zachary Teal, Averill Park CSD, Heavy Equipment, DelSignore Paving

Dylan Vohnoutka, East Greenbush CSD, Automotive, Rensselaer Honda

Johnny Wang, Troy CSD, HVAC, RPI

Lukas Zuke, Berlin CSD, Construction, Bast Hatfield