Community Education

Welcome to the Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES Community Education page, your gateway to lifelong learning and personal growth. Our diverse range of classes is designed to enrich the lives of community members by providing practical skills, professional development, and recreational activities. Whether you’re looking to enhance your home repair skills, get fit with water aerobics, enter the construction trades, or obtain your forklift certification, we have a program for you.

Learn the essentials of home maintenance and repair through our hands-on workshops. Our experienced instructors will guide you through practical skills such as plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, and more. Empower yourself to tackle home projects with confidence and competence.

Dive into fitness with our invigorating water aerobics classes. Perfect for all fitness levels, these low-impact exercises help improve cardiovascular health, strength, and flexibility while providing a fun and refreshing workout. Join us in the pool and experience the benefits of aquatic exercise.

Prepare for a rewarding career in the construction industry with our comprehensive building trades program. Gain hands-on experience in carpentry, masonry, plumbing, and electrical work. Our courses are designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the construction field and meet the demands of a growing industry.

Enhance your job prospects with our forklift operation course, soon to include OSHA certification. Learn the safe and efficient operation of forklifts, a valuable skill in many industrial and warehousing environments. Our training ensures you meet industry standards and increases your employability.