Students in our first Work-Based Learning (WBL) class taught by Jess Fredericks and Joe Dolan participated in the grand opening of the Ship (InternSHIP) at New Paltz High School. The WBL course is a year-long course where students learn and practice essential job skills, job shadow, and engage in career exploration. Students have also created a marketing “company,” so they can launch marketing campaigns, beginning with our winter sports program. In the second semester, students are placed in 1x1 internships with our local business partners to give students hands-on experiences working in potential career pathways.

Students designed the Ship to include separate workspaces for different needs - meeting rooms, independent work spaces, virtual meeting spaces — and immediately began utilizing the space.

It was a gorgeous day to be outside (August 25)—and our seniors with driving privileges made the most of it by adding some personal flair to their parking spots! From bold designs to creative details, students brought their ideas to life, sometimes with a little help from a friend or family member.

We can’t wait to see those finished masterpieces!