Building Bridges is about Connections and Networking, Sharing Information and Resources.

October 8 / Endicott Interconnect Technologies EIT

2009

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2008

October 1 / United Health Services UHS

Comments on UHS

Great number of entry-level jobs
Work at home potential for medical transcription, but will this lead to ooutsourcing?
Tremendous opportunities for advancement - From food service to ...?

High School programs of interest:
UE High School Pre-med program for Jrs & Srs
Windsor High School EMS program
Binghamton High School Career Class
BOCES programs for adults: OR Tech, Nursing

BOCES working on a database for career connections

NYCAREERZONE.org Site for career exploration


September 24 / National Pipe and Plastics

Participants were interested in opportunities for youth to learn about careers:

BOCES website for Career Exploration and Support Look further under "School to Careers"

The Youth Apprentice Program offers opportunities to work in the student's field of interest.

Our BOCES participants are Kathy Sheehan, Tom McNair and Laurie Hahl

Ginny Amato is the Tech Prep Director for the Career Pathways Program