eer Program Car s l to oo ch S “Together with our businessess 2013-2014 and school partners,rtners, we are Final Report preparing studentsudents to be college, career and citizen ready.” R e g io n a l P ro g r am f or Oneida • Herkimer • Madison E xc ell en ce Achieving ExcellenceBOCES in Our Schools • S cho ol a nd B usine ss Alli ance • Tech Prep • CTEC SABA Board of Directors Chair – Mr. Michael Giacobbe A native of the Mohawk Valley, 2013-2014 Mr. Michael Giacobbe has more than 25 years of experience working with large employers. As Vice President of Mr. Michael Giacobbe, Chair* Ms. Alice Savino, Vice Chair* Commercial Lines and Risk Management Vice President Executive Director at Gilroy, Kernan & Gilroy (GKG), Mr. Gilroy, Kernan & Gilroy Workforce Investment Board of Giacobbe’s responsibilities encompass Herkimer, Madison and Oneida proactively working in the development Counties and implementation of customized plans that address hazard, business, and Mr. Wilber Allen SPHR Mr. Bruce Karam strategic risk for GKG’s largest and most Human Resource Manager Superintendent complex clients. In this role, he assists clients in reviewing the CADimensions Inc. Utica City School District scope of strategic solutions while prioritizing and quantifying the future impact. In the community, Mike is actively involved Mr. Pat Buckley Mr. Dave Langone with the School and Business Alliance Board, the SUNYPoly Vice President Human Resources Superintendent Foundation and Utica National School Affi nity Task Force. St. Elizabeth Medical Center Whitesboro Central School District Vice Chair – Ms. Alice Savino Ms. Denise Cavanaugh* Mr. David Mathis* Executive Director Director Mrs. Alice Savino is Executive Director Catholic Charities of Oneida County Workforce of the Herkimer, Madison and Oneida Oneida and Madison Counties Development County Workforce Investment Board – WIB, which is responsible for oversight, Mr. Patrick Costello* Mr. Howard D. Mett elman* policy and service delivery of the Working Assistant Business Manager District Superintendent Solutions Centers in Utica, Rome, Oneida IBEW Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES and Herkimer. Mrs. Savino works with community employers to match skill Ms. Kathleen Davis Mr. Rocco Migliori needs with skill availability. She is an Superintendent Superintendent Holland Patent Central Westmoreland Central School active member of several community, School District District not-for-profi t and economic development boards and committees, such as the Resource Center for Ms. Alicia Dicks Mr. Tom Neumann Independent Living, Mohawk Valley Resource Center for Executive Director Executive VP/COO Refugees, New York Association of Training & Employment Fort Schuyler Management First Source Federal Credit Union Professionals and the School & Business Alliance. Corporation Ms. Shawna Papale Staff Members Dr. Maryrose Eannace Senior Vice President Vice President for Learning and Mohawk Valley EDGE Academic Aff airs Howard D. Mettelman, District Superintendent Mary Annette Danella, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Mohawk Valley Community Mr. John Salerno College Board Member Alternate Susan B. Carlson, Director, School to Career Programs OHM BOCES Ms. Elaine Falvo* Rachael Atwater, Career Specialist Kelsie Cullinan, Career Specialist Board Member Mr. Anthony Scibelli OHM BOCES Senior Vice President, Operations Rebecca Hullar, Career Specialist Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare Kelly Sullivan, Career Specialist Ms. Elizabeth Fortino* Lucy Bushunow, Administrative Assistant Associate Attorney Mr. James Stewart* Margaret Roberts, Administrative Assistant Mental Hygiene Legal Service President / CEO Stewart Associates, LLC Regional Program for Excellence Dr. Todd Hutt on Suzanne Coletti, Regional Program Planning Assistant President Mr. Philip Williams* Utica College President CTEC Internship Coordinator USC The Business College Kristie Bailey, Career Specialist Mr. Ron Johns Proctor Career Specialists Managing Editor Observer-Dispatch Lauren Coffi n Amy Eddy * School and Business Alliance Executive Committee Member Proctor Healthcare Program Katherine Sherry, Nurse Instructor Donald Leo, Career Specialist/Instructor 2 School to Career Programs School to Career Programs Student Career Choices The School and Business Alliance exists to create a series of For Shadow Experiences partnerships between local businesses, community agencies, 2013-2014 component school districts, and local colleges. These partnerships aim to improve scholastic achievement, reduce dropout rates, and provide students and staff members with opportunities Rank Career to understand the 21st Century skills necessary for students to 1 Healthcare be college, career and citizen ready. Well-executed strategies 2 Law Enforcement/Forensics are used to help students understand the world of work, 3 Education decide on a career, select post-secondary studies, and transition to the workplace. 4 Animal Science 5 Construction Trades Career Development – Grades 4 through 12 6 Law Career Specialists team with classroom teachers to broaden students’ awareness of personal skills that are transferable to 7 Engineering the workplace. 8 Occupational/Physical Therapy 9 Automotive Industry Career Speakers – Grades 4 through 12 Our business partners visit classrooms on a regular basis and 10 Computer Science participate in career days to share information about career 11 Culinary opportunities and job skills required. 12 Broadcast/Journalism College Tours – Grades 8 through 12 13 Environmental Students become acquainted with the campuses of colleges in our 14 Graphic/Web Design area and meet with admissions and fi nancial aid representatives. 15 Human Services 16 Business Management Career Tours – Grades 9 through 12 Students visit work sites, learn about careers and 17 Athletics necessary skills to understand how their studies relate 18 Military to workplace skills. 19 EMT/Firefi ghting Summer Work Opportunities – Grades 9 through 12 20 Pharmacy The School and Business Alliance and Oneida County 21 Music Workforce Development partner to provide paid work- 22 Arts/Photography readiness opportunities for students in construction, health care, 23 Cosmetology emerging technology, and information technology. 24 Dentistry Career Shadowing – Grades 10 through 12 25 Finance Students spend a day participating in a work site shadowing experience. Shadowing helps students gain real-life experiences and learn fi rst-hand about the careers they are considering. “I HAD TOURING Career Internships – Grades 11 and 12 A FUN THE COMPANY. Students who participate in a career shadow will be given the TIME I LEARNED ABOUT opportunity to extend that experience in a 20 hour internship. WHAT IT IS LIKE TO BE IN THEIR POSITIONS. I ALSO LEARNED ABOUT THE The Regional Program for Excellence Internships off ers highly HARD WORK AND motivated high school juniors and seniors opportunities to DEDICATION explore their career choices in a work sett ing with respected IT TAKES TO BE IN THE professionals. Students complete 72 hours by receiving release INDUSTRIAL time from their classes to meet with mentors for a weekly three DESIGN FIELD.” hour block. Students can also elect to complete their internships – Waterville Senior during summer months. This Program has been a unique maturing and defi ning experience for students who desire to enhance their academic and career focus. Final Report 2013-2014 3 Career Shadowing “I had so much fun! I watched surgeries and helped patients. I learned a lot!” – Brookfi eld Junior “My shadowing experience was very pleasant and informa- tive. The people there were all very kind and I learned there is a lot more to being a librarian than meets the eye.” – Central Valley Academy Junior “My shadowing experience was very benefi cial in helping me learn about biomedical engineering. We toured the ConMed facilities and learned a lot about what happens there.” – Holland Patent Junior MY SHADOWING “The experience was great. I learned what “ education I will need to pursue a career in EXPERIENCE the fi eld. I also learned that I really enjoy WAS FUN. what ultrasound techs do.” I LEARNED ABOUT HOW MUCH – Oriskany Senior CHEMISTRY “It was interesting. I learned a lot about AND MATH ARE INVOLVED IN banking and that you need to work together NANOTECHNOLOGY.” to reach goals.” – Poland Junior – New York Mills Junior “I enjoyed this shadowing experience very much! I was happy to see what goes on behind the pharmacy counter. I learned that I am now decided on what I want to do with my life.” – Remsen Senior “I learned what radiology techs do on a daily basis and what schooling is necessary. It was very helpful. Everyone was nice and it helped me decide what career I want to pursue.” – Utica Senior “I LEARNED THAT OWNING A BUSINESS IS HARDER THAN EVERYONE GLAMOURIZES IT TO BE. ALSO, I LEARNED THAT IF YOU WORK HARD THE REWARDS ARE BETTER.” – Clinton Senior “It was very interesting. It confi rmed that this is what I want to do with my life. I learned some procedures during surgery and some proce- dures for diagnosing animals.” – Waterville Senior “The people I shadowed were very knowledgeable and answered all of my questions. I learned a great deal about architects and planners. I learned the formats of building plans and the programs used in archi- tecture.” – Westmoreland Junior “I enjoyed my experience and had a lot of fun. I would like to have a career in real estate.” – Whitesboro Senior 4 School to Career Programs Our Professional Partners It is through our many partners that we are able to