Name

Rockland County BOCES - Practical Nursing Program

Legal name

Rockland BOCES

Website

https://rocklandboces.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Practical Nursing Education

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Schools of Nursing (EDAHAGAC)

Keywords

• Practical nursing education
• Career technical education
• Adult community education
• Special education services
• Shared educational services

Headquarters

HQ city

West Nyack

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. School District Services: BOCES services are funded through agreements with component school districts. BOCES cannot levy taxes. All funding comes from services delivered to school districts or grant awards. Component school districts share in administrative and capital costs.
2. State Aid: School districts receive BOCES aid from New York State to encourage resource sharing and obtain economies of scale.
3. Adult Education Tuition: Career training and adult education programs charge tuition. Financial aid available including Pell Grants, student loans, and agency-funded assistance through veterans, ACCES-VR, 1199 SEIU, CSEA, and HESC.
4. Grant Awards: Funding received through various grant programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Rockland County BOCES - Practical Nursing Program delivers a NYSED-accredited, 10-month, 1,080-hour Practical Nursing certificate program that prepares adult learners for the NCLEX-PN licensure exam and entry-level healthcare careers. The program combines classroom instruction (fundamentals of nursing, anatomy and physiology, medical surgical, mental health, pediatrics, maternity) with supervised clinical experiences at partner hospitals and long-term care facilities, supported by tuition, Pell Grants, and agency-based financial aid.

Product overview

Rockland BOCES is a Board of Cooperative Educational Services providing diverse educational programs across Rockland County, New York. The institution operates as a multi-program platform offering Adult & Community Education (including ESL, GED preparation, and career training), Career and Technical Education (CTEC) with 12 specialized academies, Hudson Valley P-TECH (a 6-year STEM program), and Special Education services. The flagship Practical Nursing Program is a 10-month, 1,080-hour accredited certificate program preparing students for NCLEX licensure. Rockland Works provides complementary workforce development services. Programs serve students from eight component school districts totaling approximately 39,000-40,000 public school students, plus adult learners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC): Provides career and technical education programs for students in grades 11-12
• Hudson Valley P-TECH
• Rockland Works
• Jesse J. Kaplan School
• The Lumina School at Viola
• Mountainside High School
• River View High School
• Adult and Community Education
• Practical Nursing Program

Products and services

• Practical Nursing Program A NYSED-accredited, 10-month, 1,080-hour Practical Nursing certificate program for adult learners. Curriculum covers fundamentals of nursing, care of the elderly, anatomy and physiology, medical surgical nursing, mental health, pediatrics, and maternity nursing, with supervised clinical experiences at partner hospitals and long-term care facilities. Graduates are prepared to sit for the NCLEX-PN licensure examination.
• Adult & Community Education Career-focused programs for adult learners including healthcare training (Medical Assistant, Nurse Assistant, Phlebotomy, EKG, Pharmacy Technician), skilled trades (Auto Service Technician, Welding, Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry), business courses, ESL classes (free to English language learners), free GED preparation classes for adults 21+, and Bridge to Careers pathway programs.
• Career and Technical Education (CTEC) Programs for 11th and 12th grade students combining academics with technical experience, professional skills, and industry certifications in high-demand fields including Animal Science, Automotive Technology, Construction Trades, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Cyber Technology, Early Childhood Education, Health Science, New Visions Health Careers, Cosmetology, and Communications.
• Hudson Valley P-TECH A six-year program offering integrated high school and college curriculum focusing on STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) with workplace skills including leadership, communication, and problem-solving. Students earn both a high school diploma and an associate's degree from Rockland Community College.
• Special Education Programs Innovative instructional programs and supports for students with special needs, including the Jesse J. Kaplan School (autism, cognitive disabilities, medical fragility), The Lumina School at Viola, Mountainside High School, River View High School, District-Based Education, Intensive Day Treatment, Preschool Program, Project SEARCH, Transition Services, and FlexConnect.
• Rockland Works One-stop employment and training resource for job seekers and local employers, providing career advising, computer skills training, customer service training, and job search assistance at no charge.
• Summer Programs One-week summer sessions for teens including cooking, carpentry, cosmetology, and technology programs such as Teen Tech Camp.
• Shared Services for Component School Districts Cooperative services delivered to the eight component school districts in Rockland County, including Communications, Cooperative Bidding, Grants and Development, Health Services, Health/Safety/Security Services, Instructional Services, School Library System, Professional Development, Arts In Education, Print Center, Records Management, School Registry, Transportation, and Community Schools. Services are created when two or more districts have similar needs that can be met through shared staff, space, equipment, time, or expertise.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% NCLEX-PN pass rate (2024-25)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rockland Community College (RCC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Partnership with Rockland Community College for Hudson Valley P-TECH program. Students earn high school diploma and associate's degree. P-TECH enrollment grew from 43 in 2016 to 160 in 2023. P-TECH graduates receive associate degrees at RCC graduation.
• Local Hospitals and Medical FacilitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPractical Nursing program clinical experiences provided at local hospitals, medical offices, and long-term care facilities. Healthcare students gain hands-on experience working alongside doctors, nurses, therapists and other professionals.
• Local Police DepartmentsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCriminal Justice program internships available with local police departments and security firms. Students gain real-world experience in law enforcement settings.
• Trade UnionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive partnerships with trade unions that share commitment to helping learners achieve success. Construction Trades Academy provides pathways to union apprenticeships.
• Component School DistrictscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEight component school districts: Clarkstown Central, East Ramapo Central, Nanuet Union Free, North Rockland Central, Nyack Public Schools, Pearl River Union Free, South Orangetown Central, and Suffern Central. Districts receive shared educational services.
• Automotive DealershipsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutomotive Technology program internships at local dealerships during summer and school year through AYESE program. Students gain hands-on experience that often leads to employment.
• Healthcare EmployersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with healthcare employers for student internships and job placement. Employment settings include hospitals, nursing homes, healthcare clinics, physicians' offices, home health agencies, and private care.
• Caribbean Food DelightsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerP-TECH students visit Caribbean Food Delights in Tappan to learn from CEO about running a successful business with products in Walmart, Costco, and Sam's Club. Tour of production line and career pathway discussions.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• ABC Training Center: New York-based vocational training provider offering CNA, PCT, and allied health programs including home health aide training. Comparable healthcare-vocational orientation and adult-learner focus, overlapping with Rockland BOCES' healthcare career training offerings.
• Monroe College: Private college with Practical Nursing and other healthcare credential programs in the New York metro area. Comparable adult-learner profile and credentialing outcomes focus, though operates as a private institution with tuition-driven economics rather than a public cooperative model.
• Helene Fuld College of Nursing: New York City-based nursing school offering Practical Nursing and RN programs with NCLEX preparation. Comparable credential focus and adult learner profile, though operates at smaller scale and serves an urban population rather than a suburban county.
• Berkeley College: Private for-profit college with Practical Nursing and other healthcare training programs in the New York metro area. Targets adult learners seeking similar credentials to those served by Rockland BOCES Practical Nursing Program, but with a tuition-driven, non-cooperative model.
• Swedish Institute: Private career college in New York City offering Practical Nursing and allied health certificate programs. Comparable program offering and adult-learner focus, with a similar NCLEX-preparation orientation, though serving a different geography.

Direct peers

• Rockland Community College (SUNY): Community college partner of Rockland BOCES for the Hudson Valley P-TECH program and other articulation agreements. Offers nursing and allied health programs that overlap with the Practical Nursing program, making it both a collaborator and adjacent provider of healthcare credentials.
• Dutchess BOCES: New York State BOCES serving Dutchess County with CTE, adult education, and special education programs under the same statutory framework. Operates the same shared-services model for component districts and offers overlapping healthcare and trades training.
• Orange-Ulster BOCES: Adjacent New York State BOCES serving Orange and Ulster counties with a parallel mix of CTE, adult education, and Practical Nursing programs. Directly comparable: Rockland BOCES is currently redirecting Practical Nursing applicants to Orange-Ulster BOCES for 2026-27, confirming functional overlap and program parity.
• Putnam-Northern Westchester BOCES: Neighboring New York State BOCES offering shared educational services, career and technical education, and adult education to component school districts in the Hudson Valley. Directly comparable cooperative structure, mandate, and program mix in the same region.

Regional players

• Westchester Community College (SUNY): Adjacent SUNY community college offering Practical Nursing, CNA, and allied health certificate programs in the Lower Hudson Valley. Comparable mission and target learner population but operates under a different governance and funding structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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