COLLEGE FAIR / OPEN HOUSE DATES

• 2nd Annual Southern Dutchess College Fair is going to be March 12, 2025 from 6pm - 8pm in the High School Gym.
• Spring schedule for SUNY College Fairs have been announced.

Are you looking at colleges?

• Students should research the colleges that they may be interested in applying to. 
• Students should check Naviance for colleges visiting BHS and sign up for the colleges they may be interested in.
• Make sure you know what the pre-admission requirements are.
• If you are missing a requirement, please see your Guidance Counselor. 
• Ask questions to know before you apply.

Trade/Vocational Schools

If college isn't for you, maybe Trade/Vocational School is the way to go.  If you like to learn hands on, Trade/Vocational School is right for you. There are many different schools in NY available to choose from. 

Vocational programs offer several benefits compared to four-year programs. For example, earning a vocational certificate or degree generally takes 1 to 2 years, meaning vocational students can graduate faster than students in four-year programs. Professionals with an occupational credential also benefit from a higher employment rate than those with an academic credential, according to 2009 data from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Here is a list of vocational schools in New York to help prospective students find the right school for their needs. This page also provides career and salary data for trade school occupations, introduces popular vocational programs, and lists scholarship opportunities for trade school students in New York.

The following schools are local to Beacon, NY:

BUILDnBEYOND HV - Construction Trades   

Central Connecticut State University - Construction Management, Civil Service (4 year)

Generation Next Energy Pros - HVAC Trades

Lincoln Technical Institute - One of their many campuses.  Each campus has different trades.