Students in grades 7-12, parents, educators and the community are invited to learn about exciting careers for the future at Career Expo 2012. Career Expo 2012, to be held on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 from 5-8 p.m. at Birch Hill in Castleton, NY, will focus on careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math).
Questar III BOCES and Greenville, Ichabod Crane and Schodack Central School Districts will be hosting the Career Expo, along with the Center for Economic Growth.
This free, interactive event will feature representatives from many careers who will show real-life examples of how science and technology affect all professions and also will provide information about local educational opportunities. Some of the companies attending include 1st Playable, GE Healthcare Systems, Sundog Solacqua, Vicarious Visions, Monolith Solar Associates and GLOBALFOUNDRIES.
Schodack CSD Superintendent Robert Horan noted the Career Expo fits perfectly with the district’s focus on introducing new technologies like photovoltaics and semiconductors into the district’s curriculum. With the region’s growing technology sector, he said it’s essential to prepare students for these types of careers.
“We’re honored to co-host this event right here at Birch Hill in Schodack,” said Mr. Horan. “There are new emerging careers in science, technology and engineering that our students and their parents may not be aware of. We encourage all students, parents and interested community members to take advantage of this event to learn about possible new and exciting careers.”
Mike Veeder, owner of Kool-Temp Heating and Cooling, based in Coxsackie, is looking forward to introducing careers to students at a young age. He said, “This is a terrific opportunity for young students to experience a variety of different paths for their future. It’s a chance to help students carve their future careers.”
In addition to exhibitors, there will be two panel presentations: Careers in Health Care from 6:30-7:00 p.m. and Emerging Technologies from 7-7:30 p.m.
The Career Expo is sponsored by the Tech Valley Career Pathways Consortium, a partnership between Questar III BOCES, Capital Region BOCES, SUNY Cobleskill, Columbia-Greene Community College, Hudson Valley Community College, Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES, and Schenectady County Community College. The Consortium is developing programs in green technologies, advanced manufacturing systems, nanotechnology and bioscience at both the high school and college levels. The Consortium also works to improve the connection between other career and technical education programs taught at the high school level with degree programs offered at local colleges. This event is made possible by the New York State Education Department with federal funding under the Carl Perkins Vocational and Applied Education Improvement Act of 2006.
For more information about Career Expo 2012, please contact Lynn Seftner at lseftner@questar.org or 518-828-4157.
