Career Pathways Program
Takes You Beyond High School!
Courtney Hughes, 667-6000, ext. 374
chughes@wsboces.org
Renee Massari 667-6000, ext. 220
fax number 623-4949
rmassari@wsboces.org
All students currently enrolled at Wilson Tech can take advantage of programs in Career Pathways. Whether you are planning on going to college or entering the world of work right after graduation, these FREE programs will help you reach your goals!
This fall workshop after school gives general information on the PSAT exam including test-taking strategies and sample questions. Students must provide their own transportation.
For date, time and registration: Go to www.wilsontech.org/psat. Advance registration required.
Questions: Call 667-6000, ext. 220 or email rmassari@wsboces.org
These two-hour review sessions provide test-taking strategies to help maximize your SAT score. Offered after school during the week prior to each SAT administration from October to June. Students must provide their own transportation.
For dates, times and registration: Go to www.wilsontech.org/SATreview.
Questions: Call 667-6000, ext. 220 or email rmassari@wsboces.org
Score your best on the SAT test! Wilson Tech students are eligible for a FREE six-week course, taught by NYS certified instructors using Kaplan materials, to help them prepare for the SAT test. Offered at Tech's Dix Hills campus.
Twilight Sessions meet two days a week after school. Round trip transportation is available from your home school to Tech during the fall and spring sessions only.
To Register: Click here for the spring 2012 schedule and the spring 2012 application form that Wilson Tech students must submit.
Questions: Call 667-6000, ext. 220 or email rmassari@wsboces.org
To help you get ready for college, Tech now offers a free College Prep Course. Learn all aspects of college life, from the application process to registration. Students interested in taking a free college course must first successfully complete this curriculum. Offered fall and spring. Program meets on Wednesdays from 2:50-4:15 PM at Tech's Dix Hills campus. For the fall and spring sessions, transportation is provided from your afternoon classes (home district or Tech) to the Dix Hills campus and then to your home.
To Register: Click here for the fall 2011 schedule and the fall 2011 application form that Wilson Tech students must submit.
Questions: Call 667-6000, ext. 220 or email rmassari@wsboces.org
Upon successful completion of the College Prep course, students at Wilson Tech may be eligible to enroll tuition-free in selected college courses in the evenings at SUNY Farmingdale or Suffolk County Community College. Students must provide their own transportation. Courses completed successfully through Career Pathways are eligible for transfer to other colleges. Cost of textbooks extra. Offered in the fall, spring and summer.
For current course listing and class times: Call 667-6000, ext. 220 or email rmassari@wsboces.org
Education Expo
Students can meet with college representatives from various post-secondary institutions in November. Discuss admission criteria and receive college brochures. Details at www.wilsontech.org/edexpo.
Financial Aid Help at FAFSA Workshop
Students applying for financial aid for college must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid . Come complete this application online with the help of Tech's financial aid officials. Open to seniors and parents. Feb. 8 or March 7, 6-8 PM. For details about the evening and for a list of documents you should bring, click here.
For dates, times and registration: Go to www.wilsontech.org/fafsa. Advance registration is required.
Questions: Call 667-6000, ext. 374 or email chughes@wsboces.org
Experienced staff are available in our Job Placement Department located at Tech's Dix Hills campus to assist you with your job search. They offer help with resumes, interviewing and researching jobs. This lifetime service is available to you now and years after you graduate from Tech.
To schedule an appointment: Call 667-6000, ext. 114.
9th & 10th Graders
This free program is open to all 9th and 10th graders to introduce career paths in technical and vocational fields. Tech's expert instructors will help you evaluate a career at no charge. Learn the skills and education necessary to succeed in these fields. In the fall and spring, classes are held after school once a week from 2:50-4:15 PM (usually at Tech's Dix Hills campus). Round trip transportation is available from your home school to Tech during the fall and spring sessions.
For those with special needs, Tech also offers smaller class size programs, at no charge, at our Manor Plains campus. In the fall and spring, classes are held after school once a week from 2:50-4:15 PM. Round trip transportation is available from your home school to Tech during the fall and spring sessions.
For course descriptions, dates, times and registration: Contact your high school guidance counselor or call the SURF TECH counselor at 631-667-6000, ext. 220.
Speak with your Tech instructor or contact the Career Pathways Counselor at 667-6000, ext. 220.
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