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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!

   
Regents Review College Courses
PSAT Review College Prep Course
SAT Review Financial Aid Workshop (FAFSA)
SAT Prep (Kaplan-style) Course Find the Right Job
Surf Tech

 


Regents Review
These two-hour review sessions after school help students prepare for Regents exams. Students should come with questions/unsolved problems about any Regents. Students must provide their own transportation.

 

For dates, times and registration: Go to www.wilsontech.org/Regentsreview Advance registration required.

Questions: Call 667-6000, ext. 220 or email rmassari@wsboces.org

 

PSAT Workshop
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

 

SAT Review
These two-hour review sessions provide test-taking strategies to help maximize your SAT score. Offered Wednesdays after school 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

 

SAT (Kaplan-style) Prep*

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.

Evening Sessions meet two nights a week. Students must provide their own transportation. Offered fall, spring and summer.

To Register: Click here for the spring 2010 course schedule and the spring 2010 application form that Wilson Tech students must submit.

Questions: Call 667-6000, ext. 220 or email rmassari@wsboces.org

 

NOTE: Students who do not attend Wilson Tech can take the SAT Prep (Kaplan Course) at Wilson Tech for only $499. Students who do not attend Tech must provide their own transportation and register at http://www.wilsontech.org/satprep

 

College PREP COURSE
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 complete spring 2010 schedule as well as the spring 2010 application form that Tech students must complete.

Questions: Call 667-6000, ext. 220 or email rmassari@wsboces.org

College Courses*
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. 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. 10 or March 10, 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


Find the Right Job
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.

 

Surf TECH (To Find Your career path!)

9th & 10th Graders
This free program is open to all 9th and 10th graders to introduce career paths in technical and vocational fields at no charge. Small classes with expert instructors will help you evaluate a career. Learn the skills and education necessary to succeed in these fields. In the fall and spring, classes are held one day a week from 2:50-4:15 PM, usually at Tech's Dix Hills campus. Summer schedules varies. Round trip transportation is available from your home school to Tech during the fall and spring sessions.

 

For course descriptions, dates, times and registration: Go to www.wilsontech.org/surftech


QUESTIONS?
Speak with your Tech instructor or contact the Career Pathways Counselor at 667-6000, ext. 220.

 

*Students who do not attend Wilson Tech are eligible to participate in SAT (Kaplan-style) Prep Course and College Courses but there will be charges for non-Wilson Tech students.


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