BOCES Awarded Grant for Central Train Terminal
Erie 1 BOCES Awarded National Grant for Central Train Terminal Project
SkillsUSA and Lowe’s announced that three Erie 1 BOCES career and technical centers were awarded a grant of $10,000 by the Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation (LCEF) towards a community service project that will benefit the Buffalo Central Train Terminal.
The students of Harkness, Kenton and Potter career centers will gain real world experience as part of the grant. Under the supervision of their teachers the students will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects that may include restroom restoration, designing murals and additional projects utilizing building trade skills.
Bob Mroz, SkillsUSA advisor and teacher at the Potter Career and Technical Center leading the course of the project said, “This community service project is a great way to get students involved and gain hands-on experience outside of the classroom.”
Erie 1 BOCES has a meeting slated with the Buffalo Central Terminal Restoration Corporation. Details on the projects most critical to the building will be identified and added to the project list. The team will also be working with local Lowe’s stores to complete the grant funded project that will begin in September.
