BOCES 2 Facilities Closed Jan. 22, 2025
All Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES facilities will be closed, Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
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Adult Learner Classroom

Center for Workforce Development - Adult Education

Our Programs

The Center for Workforce Development (CWD) at Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES provides industry-aligned educational solutions to prepare you for the 21st century workforce. CWD provides quality, cost-effective educational and workforce services in partnership with other higher educational agencies, the local workforce community, and the adult learners we serve in a manner that supports excellence and equity for all learners.

Contact CWD
Email: [email protected]  Phone: 585.349.9100  Fax: 585.349.9101
Address: WEMOCO CTE Center, 3589 Big Ridge Road, Spencerport, NY 14559

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Dental Assisting Students

Ring in the New Year with a new career!

Classes for Spring 2025 are filling up quickly! CLICK HERE to jump inside our career training classrooms.

Visit www.monroe2boces.org/CWD to learn more or start the process now by contacting an advisor or signing up for the entrance assessment. 


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HVAC Student

Calling All High School Students

Current high school seniors who missed a chance to participate in a career and technical education program in high school or want to add more training to their portfolio can look to CWD’s evening career training programs both during the spring of their senior year and/or after graduation. Visit the Tuition Assistance page to learn about the Monroe 2-Orleans Educational Foundation providing scholarships to graduating high school seniors pursuing career training in the 2025-26 school year. 

Click more for additional details and tuition assistance opportunities.
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Machining Fundamentals Flyer

Transforming Raw Materials into Masterpieces

The 18-week Machining Fundamentals Program is designed for the adult learner in mind and is ideal for individuals who want to gain essential machining skills while working during the day. Attending two nights a week, students will learn about various machines, blueprint reading, industry math, and complete projects in the machining lab. The program also includes OSHA-10 certification. A $2,500 scholarship available to eligible students.  Take a leap into the machining classroom and...

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Learn about Morgan's CWD Journey

I earned a biology degree from Nazareth University but was unsure which healthcare path I wanted to pursue. Interested in dentistry, I CWD’s Dental Office Assisting Fundamentals program. Want to learn more? Hear from Morgan directly and visit https://www.monroe2boces.org/DentalAssistingFundamentals.aspx
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Manufacturing Tech Students

Students Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Plug Power

Plug Power hosted a facility tour for the Manufacturing Technician students. Students learned about the company's innovative hydrogen fuel cell technologies and their applications. They also saw firsthand how Plug Power produces, stores, and utilizes hydrogen to power various systems. Find out more about this free program at https://www.monroe2boces.org/tech or download the CWD Manufacturing Technician Flyer. Spring session begins February 11.
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CDL-B Training - School Bus

CWD's CDL Training Program

CWD's Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B training program is recruiting for the March session. If you are seeking to use your driving skills in a new career, this course is for you! Earn your NYS Class B/School Bus Driver Certification. Scholarships available - click for more details.
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24-25 CWD Adult Learner Calendar.pdf (updated July 23, 2024)