The Buffalo Schools Career & Technical Education Department is dedicated to offering all students world-class career programming related to our regional labor market needs and trends. These programs will integrate academics with rigorous technical skills that provide a quality pathway to workplace success while fostering professional attitudes and workforce behaviors. Students will be offered interactive experiences inclusive of project-based learning, internships, job shadowing, and other work-based learning opportunities.
Career & Technical Education


BUFFALO SCHOOLS OUTSTANDING CTE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
Mr. Johnnie Fenderson was a veteran who supported and educated individuals pursuing careers in the construction trades. He was recognized for creating better career pathways and exemplified leadership, eagerness to help others, and commitment to continuing education.
The District’s Career and Technical Education Department will administer a scholarship in his honor, with consultation from Hon. Board Member Mecozzi. This act of generosity honors Mr. Fenderson's legacy and benefits students.
SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION
Buffalo Schools Career & Technical Education (CTE) Scholarship is awarded to one male and one female graduating high school student in a NYSED approved CTE program. Each student will receive a $250 monetary award toward the cost of post-secondary education or training with preference to the trades. Additionally, each awardee will receive a $250 voucher toward the purchase of tools to support their career choice, for a total of $500, with an annual investment in our students totaling $1000. Awards are based on several considerations that include academic achievement in CTE and other studies, work-based learning, and extracurricular involvement in your CTE area.
Application Deadline: April 15, 2025
