The 2022 cohort of CDE Students interned at several locations within the district as well as the local community.

Thirty-one Troy High School seniors and their mentors were recognized for their partnership in the Career Discovery Experience at the annual breakfast on May 19.

The program, formally known as Career Exploration Internship Program (CEIP), is coordinated by Rose Gorman. Students and their mentors had the opportunity to share their experiences with the group.

CDE gives students the opportunity to explore occupations through work experiences in such fields as business/industry, science and technology, health care, governmental entities or private not-for-profit agencies. Several students also interned within the Troy City School District, including in the human resources office, with a teacher, and with counselors/social workers.

Students learn what it’s like to work in one or more careers by learning what skills and education are necessary for specific occupations. They observe positive adult role models and gain an understanding of the importance of appropriate attitude and behavior, integrity and ethics, human relations and communication skills, teamwork, time management and good study skills.

You can see all the photos on our Flickr page.

This year’s cohort included:

Jysian Addison Charlotte Todd Vent Fitness
Francesco Alfano Jamie Posnak Arts Center
Jacob Boston Sina Basila Hickey Sanctuary For Independent Media
Lola Garrigue Meylin Andares/ Chris Snyder Regeneron
Genevieve Goyer Carol Favreau/Brittney Gross Samaritan Hospital
Olivia Hayes Gen Stinson School 18
Caroline Heffernan Pat Stevenson/ Dr. Donna Heffernan Home Medical Administration and Billing LLC
John Ivey Andi Murray Troy Middle School
Halle Kenna Vicki Rush Brunswick Veterinary Hospital
Amelia Kulzer Judith Valenti William Leahy Funeral Home
Onalyse Lane Carol Favreau/Brittney Gross Samaritan Hospital
Kierra Laranjo Tom Plowinske Choice Therapy
Janiyah Lumpkin Vicki Rush Brunswick Veterinary Hospital
Hannah McCleery Carol Favreau/Brittney Gross Samaritan Hospital
Ke’omari McClendon Ani Mooney Troy Middle School
Sanbegoure Meda Paula Donahue/ Sage Perkins Troy Threads
Casey Paul Lizzie Machnick TSL Kids Crew
Mackenzie Polarro Chuck Smith Troy Middle School
Nyasia Pugh Paula Donahue/ Sage Perkins Troy Threads
Annabelle Raia Imran Abassi Troy CSD District Office
Ginny Safford Nicole Carey Rensselaer County Dept. of Mental Health/THS
Dreven Sesay Christina Kole/Jeff Granger TMS/THS
Corzelle Simmons Donald Marble Troy PD/THS
Lovell Smith Brad Kasper Troy High School
Felicity Stockwell Brendan Bradt School 14
Michael Terry Jeff Raia Howard Hanna Realty
Emma Thompson Branda Miller/ Sina Basila Hickey Sanctuary For Independent Media
Toni Walker Ani Mooney Troy Middle School
Jamani White Karen Garofallo Independent Living Center of the Hudson Valley
Kasey Williams Maddie McDermott Ivy Swimwear

Congratulations to all!