College and Career Readiness Program - Preparing Students for Success through WBL, CTE, and Individualized Support - Mission Statement and Program Overview

Sep 18, 2026

College and Career Readiness Program content outlines a work-based learning and CTE-supported approach designed to prepare every student for postsecondary life. It defines a mission focused on connecting classroom learning with real-world, inclusive, individualized WBL opportunities while enabling achievement of a High School Diploma. The program includes career exploration, career development, WBL integration, CTE offerings across multiple schools, academic test-prep and individualized support, and structured planning using tools such as Pathful and assessments like the PAES Lab.

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Mission Statement

Program Overview

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Career Exploration

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WBL Integration

CTE Program Overview

Academic Supports

College and Career Readiness Program Preparing Students for Success through WBL, CTE, and Individualized Support Presented by Tara Wachswender, Nassau BOCES CCA Teacher Ambassador To empower every student with the skills, experiences, and confidence needed to thrive in the modern workforce, by connecting classroom learning with real-world applications through meaningful, inclusive, and individualized work-based learning opportunities while providing the education and support necessary to achieve a High School Diploma. MISSION STATEMENT Program Overview ● ● ● ● ● ● ● College and Career Readiness for all students 4 Worksite Teachers, 3-4 CTE Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Aides, Bus Drivers Exposure to real-world experiences to support students in preparing for postsecondary life Career Exploration, Career Development, WBL and CTE courses Academic Teachers for core subjects andremedial support Individualized academic planning and support Promotes student ownership in planning & progress Key Program Components Support the NYSED Portrait of a Graduate: ● Work-Based Learning (WBL) ● Pre-Apprenticeship Programs ● Career & Technical Education (CTE) ● Academic Support ● Create opportunities for cross discipline collaboration ● Life & Travel Skills Training Career Exploration Coordinated with WBL and CTE teachers: ● ● ● ● ● Industry tours, job shadowing, informational interviews (use contacts from TAP DOL) Use of Pathful: interest inventory, career lessons in CDOS electives, Career Presentations PAES Lab: exposure and assessment of skill sets Career Zone for interest inventory, career research, save favorite jobs and develop career plan Virtual Reality Headsets Career Development • Create targeted student panels and career fairs based on student interest • Monthly career panels based on student interest • Attend 1 career fair with students exiting/graduating • Job hunt clubs, workshops, mock interviews, job placement referrals • Post DOL jobs and resources • Provide access to DOL job listings • Virtual Interviews • Youth summer employment programs as well as In and out of School Youth school-year opportunities WBL Integration • Wraparound program supports Portrait of a Graduate: • Effective Communication • Reflective & Future-Focused Thinking • Critical Thinking • Creative Innovation • Academically Prepared • Global Citizen • CTE Teacher Involvement: • Food Services, Retail, Horticulture, Business • Worksites in house and community • based on interests CTE teachers and worksite Teachers supervising experiences and providing classroom instruction • Explore Pre Apprenticeship opportunities for students CTE Program Overview Explore utilizing and consolidating resources from all High Schools to create a robust WBL program At CCA: Retail, Culinary, Business, Office Skills At CPHS: Culinary, Auto, Woodshop, Office Skills At IWHS: Office Skills Provides hands on experience with instruction for skill attainment and exploration Academic Supports Academic Teachers • Test prep and individualized support academic support classes • Common planning time to collaborate with CTE/WBL staff •Allows for more flexibility in aligning student needs with teachers and support available Individualized and Inclusive Approach • All students will have an opportunity to access ADL, Travel Training, Career Readiness and WBL • Exposure across all students to academic course, test prep and academic remediation • Goal setting, interest inventories, and data collection for planning and developing worksites and panel presentations • Provides students opportunities as part of transition planning to prepare for the demands of post secondary life

FAQs

What is the mission of the College and Career Readiness Program?

The program aims to empower students with the skills, experiences, and confidence needed for the modern workforce by connecting classroom learning with meaningful, inclusive, individualized work-based learning opportunities, along with education and support toward a High School Diploma.

How does the program support career exploration and readiness?

It coordinates with WBL and CTE teachers through industry tours, job shadowing, informational interviews, and structured tools such as Pathful, PAES Lab exposure and assessment, Career Zone inventory and research, and virtual reality headsets.

What academic supports are included for participating students?

Academic teachers provide test prep and individualized support classes, common planning time to collaborate with CTE/WBL staff, and an individualized and inclusive approach that includes access to ADL, travel training, career readiness, and academic remediation with goal setting and data collection.

Sep 18, 2026

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