Newark Middle School Career Day 2015€¦ · The sixth annual Career Day for seventh graders at Newark Middle School was held March 6th, with students reporting they learned a lot.

Newark Middle SchoolCareer DayMarch 6, 2015

The sixth annual Career Day for seventh graders at Newark Middle School was held March 6th, with students reporting they learned a lot. The NMS Career Day is a collaborative effort with the Newark Wayne Community Hospital, the Newark Police Department and local businesses. Various professionals participate and share knowledge of their field and the educational requirements necessary to obtain such a position. Career Day coordinators were school counselors Tracy Altman and Matt May; Lisa Eakins, seventh grade social studies teacher and Greg Herbst, Assistant Principal. Presenters covered 11 career choices including a wide range from the medical field, law enforcement, architecture and more. The seventh grade career day is the second in a three-year progression aimed at helping students decide on a career path. In sixth grade, students learn about setting goals and in eighth grade, they visit a college. “All of our presenters were great again this year. We would like to publicly thank them for participating in such a worthwhile activity for our students,” Altman said. “The students got a lot out of it.” This year’s presenters and their fields included:

Radiology- Produces X-ray images, performs CAT Scan Imaging and Ultrasound Imaging for diagnosis Presenter: Yvonne M. Mac Taggart, RT Manager Radiology Department Newark Wayne Community Hospital

Nursing- A field with opportunities as diverse as the people and patients we serve, nurses do a little bit of everything, from keeping people safe and healthy, to helping them back to health when they are sick. Presenters: Linda Blakesley, RN, WCC Diane Yates-Wolf, RN BC Caroline Hess, RN Natalie Smith, RN, BC Heather Hart, RN Newark Wayne Community Hospital

Physical/Occupational Therapy- Prescribing exercises, stretches, and other treatments to help patients deal with physical injuries or loss of mobility Presenters: Thomas Jackson, Physical Therapist and Karen Buerman, Occupational Therapist Newark Wayne Community Hospital

HVAC (Heating, Cooling and Air Conditioning)- Are you curious about learning a skilled trade? Do you like to work with your hands? Are you good at problem solving, putting things together, and fixing things? You may want to find out more about a career in HVAC and plumbing. Presenter: Josh Avery Isaac Heating and Air Conditioning

Animal Science- Discuss many of the careers related to working with animals including veterinary assistant, animal lab assistant, pet groomer and pet salesperson Presenter:Karen Lynch Wayne Technical and Career Center

Criminal Justice- Introduction to the many career fields available through criminal justice including federal, state and local law enforcement Presenter: David Christler

Chief of PoliceNewark Police Department

DEC (Department of Environmental Conservation) - Conservation officers patrol and protect parks and wilderness areas, making sure no one damages the environment or harms the wildlife. Presenter:Officer AJ Gordon NYS Environmental Conservation Police

Careers in Athletics-A local college coach and previous NFL player (Carolina Panthers-2 years and Indianapolis Colts-2 years) discussed the various careers in athletics, including what it takes to be a professional athlete. Presenter: Scott Greene Head Football Coach University of Rochester

Engineering- Have you ever wondered what makes it possible for a cell phone to connect with others around the world? Or how a remote controlled plane can send live video like this through the air? This is the work of Electrical engineers…. Presenter:Scott Wager Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Manager, Engineering Servicess

Crime Lab- Forensic scientists use science and technology to analyze, identify, and compare evidence from crime scenes.  Presenter:Kristin A. McCann                        Department of Public Safety                        Monroe County Crime Laboratory

Culinary Arts- The art of the preparation, cooking and presentation of food, usually in the form of meals. Hear about the various careers in the Culinary Arts field.

Presenter: Bradford Yearwood, CEC Culinary Arts Instructor Wayne Technical & Career Center

Student presenters from WTCC Culinary Arts program: Cheyenne DeTaeye Darcianne Orbaker Kayla Stauffer Brooke Marzan

Thanks to Tracy Altman and Greg Herbst for providing some photos!