Capital District Educational Opportunity Center

As 2026 marks our 60th anniversary, and in honor of six decades of quality academic and workforce career training, we’ve dedicated each Thursday as , where we share photos from our archives.

Here’s what an EOC bumper sticker looked like from the 1990s.

Learning: The Rage At Any Age!

Ready to be the difference our community needs?

We’re looking for dedicated people to join the Capital District EOC and help change lives for the better.

We are hiring for the following positions:

Counselor – EOC

Adjunct Instructor, English for Speakers of Other Languages – EOC (part time)

Interested? Application deadlines are closing soon – apply today!

Learn more and apply online: https://tinyurl.com/hvcceoccareers

This week, Capital District EOC Building Trades and Welding students have been hard at work supporting maintenance and beautification projects at Thacher State Park.

From constructing new picnic tables and information kiosks to performing welding on utility vehicles, our students are putting their skills into action in a meaningful, real-world setting.

By rolling up their sleeves, they are not only reinforcing their training but also contributing to one of the Capital District’s most treasured state parks.

NY State Parks & Historic Sites

Please note: The Capital District EOC and ATTAIN Lab will be closed on Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.

We will reopen on Monday, June 22.

The Capital District EOC will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Tuesday, June 16 from 1:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. at 431 River Street, Troy NY 12180.

For more information or to make an appointment to donate, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or sign up online at redcrossblood.org with sponsor code CapDistEOC.

Home Page Blood donors report feeling a sense of great satisfaction after making their blood donation. Why? Because helping others in need just feels good. Donate blood today to help those in need.

Did you know?

Before many workers ever step onto a job site, they complete the OSHA 10 training to learn how to spot hazards and to learn about workplace personal protective equipment (PPE) to help prevent injuries.

For students entering building and welding programs, this training builds confidence, keeps you safer, and gives you a real advantage with employers.
Safety skills = job-ready skills.

Your future in the trades starts with knowing how to protect it.

Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/eoclearnmore

As 2026 marks our 60th anniversary, and in honor of six decades of quality academic and workforce career training, we’ve dedicated each Thursday as , where we share photos from our archives.

This particular photo is of our previous home (1984-2014) on the corner of 6th Ave. and Congress in Troy, which was, before 1984, the former facility for Bumstead Chevrolet.

The times may have changed since then, but the spirit and mission remain the same.

Career connections in action!

The Capital District EOC has partnered with ETS, Inc. to host the first round of onsite student interviews.

ETS is supporting this initiative by conducting initial candidate screenings and providing targeted job matching. They are sharing opportunities aligned with students’ skills and backgrounds, with a primary focus on Building Trades, Welding, and Electrical Tech programs.

We look forward to continuing to build and strengthen this important partnership.

Ready to be the difference our community needs?

We’re looking for dedicated people to join the Capital District EOC and help change lives for the better.

We are hiring for the following positions:

Attain Laboratory Technology Coordinator – EOC
Adjunct Instructor, English for Speakers of Other Languages – EOC (part time)

Interested? Application deadlines are closing soon – apply today!

Learn more and apply online: https://tinyurl.com/hvcceoccareers

The Capital District EOC’s 60th Commencement is (nearly) two weeks away!

Join us in celebrating and cheering on your fellow CDEOC classmates as they cross the stage on Thursday, June 25 at 6:00 p.m.* at HVCC’s McDonough Field Complex.

*Reminder to graduating students: please arrive at 5 p.m. for graduation preparation.