While many have contributed to the continued success of Churchville-Chili Middle School’s Career Connections program, one group has special importance: student volunteers from the senior high school. Although most of the presenters are experienced professionals from local businesses, our student volunteers bring another dimension to the program. Closer in age and experience to their audience, they act as mentors and can often better connect with younger students’ concerns and perspectives.
Many student presenters have been participants in the skills training and career exploration programs at Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES’ CTE Center at WEMOCO. These pros-in-training have graciously shared their expertise in a multitude of exciting and lucrative career fields, including: culinary, medical laboratory technician, welding and plumbing. Many more CTE students are scheduled to lead sessions throughout the spring, in areas like carpentry and criminal justice.