Jefferson Lewis BOCES - Practical Nursing Program

What Jefferson Lewis BOCES - Practical Nursing Program does

Jefferson Lewis BOCES (Board of Cooperative Educational Services) is a regional public education agency operating under New York State Education Law as one of 38 BOCES statewide, serving 18 component school districts across Jefferson and Lewis Counties in the North Country region of New York. The organization delivers three core product lines: Career and Technical Education (CTE) for high school students, Programs for Exceptional Students (PES) providing special education and alternative learning settings, and Adult and Continuing Education including vocational training and certification programs. The Practical Nursing Program, the subject entity, is an adult education offering that prepares adult learners for licensed practical nursing careers through classroom instruction and clinical training at partner healthcare facilities, with a parallel Nursing Assistant Program serving high school seniors pursuing NYS CNA certification.

The organization operates two technical center campuses — Charles H. Bohlen Jr. Technical Center in Watertown and Howard G. Sackett Technical Center in Glenfield — delivering hands-on training across healthcare, trades (welding, HVAC, electrical, carpentry), technical fields (automotive, heavy equipment, machinist), and service industries (culinary arts, cosmetology, esthetics). Clinical and articulation partnerships with Jefferson Community College and Mohawk Valley Community College enable credit transfer pathways, while a Testing Center hosts third-party professional certification examinations through PSI, Kryterion, and Pearson VUE. The organization employs 500+ staff and operates with a $73.5M annual budget, achieving a 90% graduation rate.

Revenue derives primarily from public sector sources: cooperative funding from 18 component school districts, New York State education appropriations, and local tax revenues. Adult education programs generate supplemental tuition revenue, with financial aid accessible through Sallie Mae student loans (school code 01005200), The WorkPlace Classroom Training Grant Program, and ACCES-VR vocational rehabilitation services. As a government state entity governed by a Board of Cooperative Educational Services, BOCES has no equity ownership, no funding rounds, and no M&A activity. The go-to-market model is referral-driven through district partnerships for high school programs and direct application for adult education, with community outreach and a web presence supporting enrollment.

Name

Jefferson Lewis BOCES - Practical Nursing Program

Legal name

Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida Board of Cooperative Educational Services

Website

https://boces.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Jefferson Lewis BOCES is a New York State public education cooperative serving 18 component school districts across Jefferson and Lewis Counties, delivering Career and Technical Education, special education, and adult continuing education programs—including a Practical Nursing Program—through two technical center campuses with a $73.5M operating budget.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Nursing Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Career Readiness & College Prep (In-School) (EDAJAFAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ)

Keywords

• Practical nursing education
• Career and technical education
• Adult continuing education
• Nursing assistant training
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Watertown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. School District Funding: BOCES operates as a public education agency funded through cooperative agreements with 18 component school districts, state education funding, and local tax revenues. Services are provided as cost-effective shared services to member districts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Jefferson Lewis BOCES delivers Career and Technical Education for high school students, Programs for Exceptional Students (special education), and Adult and Continuing Education programs including a Practical Nursing program, Certified Nursing Assistant, Cosmetology, welding, CDL, electrical, HVAC, and other workforce certifications. Programs combine classroom instruction with hands-on training and clinical rotations, preparing learners for New York State certifications and awarding credits through articulation agreements with Jefferson Community College and Mohawk Valley Community College.

Product overview

Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida BOCES is a regional public education agency providing practical, hands-on education through a multi-campus operation. The organization offers three core product lines: Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs for high school students; Programs for Exceptional Students (PES) providing special education and alternative learning settings; and Adult and Continuing Education including vocational training and certification programs. CTE and adult education programs are delivered at two technical center campuses (Charles H. Bohlen Jr. Technical Center in Watertown and Howard G. Sackett Technical Center in Glenfield), with administrative services supporting 18 component school districts. The Nursing Assistant Program is a flagship CTE offering that combines classroom instruction with clinical experience, preparing students for CNA certification with articulation agreements to community colleges.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Hands-on training programs for high school students delivering industry certifications, college credits, and pathways to careers in healthcare, culinary arts, construction, automotive, and technical fields.
• Programs for Exceptional Students (PES) Special education classes, services, and alternative education settings providing small-group instruction, emotional and behavioral support, and individualized learning plans for students requiring additional academic support.
• Adult and Continuing Education Career-focused education and training programs for adult learners including nursing, welding, CDL, cosmetology, literacy, GED preparation, and online learning with financial aid and job placement support.
• Nursing Assistant Program (CTE) One-year senior-only program combining classroom learning with hands-on clinical experience preparing high school students for NYS Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification, with articulation pathways to Jefferson Community College and Mohawk Valley Community College.
• Practical Nursing (Adult Education) Practical nursing program for adult learners preparing for licensed practical nursing careers with clinical training and certification preparation. Eligible for Sallie Mae student loans (school code 01005200) and other financial aid sources.
• Testing Center Professional certification and license examination testing facility partnering with PSI Atlas, PSI Comira, Kryterion, Pearson VUE, and PSI Performance Assessment Network for high-stakes testing under security protocols.
• Administrative Services for Component Districts Support services including labor relations, certification, safety, communications, technology support, transportation, and graphics services for 18 component school districts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% Graduation Rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Jefferson Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreements allowing BOCES students to earn college credits and pathway connections to Jefferson Community College. Students can earn up to 20 credits towards a two-year AOS Business Degree at JCC.
• Mohawk Valley Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreements for college credit opportunities with Mohawk Valley Community College.
• 18 Component School DistrictscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBOCES serves 18 component school districts as a regional cooperative educational services agency, providing shared services, specialized programs, and cost-effective educational solutions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Lincoln Tech: National for-profit provider of career and technical education including nursing, HVAC, welding, automotive, and skilled trades. Operates at broader scale than BOCES but competes for similar adult learner populations in overlapping vocational disciplines.

Direct peers

• Capital Region BOCES (Questar III): Albany-area New York State BOCES providing career and technical education, adult education, and shared services to component districts. Operates the same cooperative model under New York State Education Law.
• Madison-Oneida BOCES: Central New York BOCES serving component districts with comparable CTE, special education, and adult education programs. Operates under identical New York State BOCES cooperative framework with similar funding mechanics.
• Onondaga-Cortland-Madison BOCES (OCM BOCES): New York State BOCES serving central New York districts with comparable CTE, adult education, and special education offerings. Operates under the same New York State Education Law framework with cooperative district funding model.
• Broome-Delaware-Tioga BOCES: Southern Tier New York BOCES providing CTE, special education, and adult continuing education programs. Operates as a regional cooperative under the same New York State Education Law framework with district-funded services.
• St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES: Neighboring New York State BOCES serving rural counties in the North Country region. Operates a similar model of CTE, special education, and adult education programs for component school districts, making it the closest geographic and structural peer.
• Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES: Western New York BOCES with comparable CTE, adult education, and special education programs. Operates under identical New York State BOCES statutory framework with district-funded cooperative services.
• Erie 1 BOCES: Large New York State BOCES serving the Buffalo-area component districts. Provides similar CTE programs, adult continuing education, special education, and shared administrative services under the same cooperative model.
• WSWHE BOCES: Saratoga-area New York State BOCES offering CTE, special education, adult education, and administrative services to component districts. Operates within the same BOCES statutory framework with comparable program mix.

Emerging players

• Pima Medical Institute: For-profit vocational health career training institution with practical nursing and medical assistant programs. While private and multi-state, it overlaps with BOCES' healthcare training vertical including Practical Nursing and CNA preparation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/jefflewboces
• Facebookfacebook.com/jlboces
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/1995096

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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