— Photo by Mike McCagg of BOCES

Cosmetology students Isabella Doherty of Berne-Knox-Westerlo and Cara Palmer of Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk practice their craft at the Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical School. Doherty, a 2020 graduate of the program and of BKW, said it gave her “an edge.” She said, “I have learned people skills, communication skills, along with countless cosmetic related skills and finances.”