On Thursday, May 18, twenty-five Troy High School seniors and their mentors were honored for their collaboration in the Career Discovery Experience (CDE) at the annual recognition breakfast.
The program, previously known as the Career Exploration Internship Program (CEIP), continues to be overseen by Rose Gorman. During the event, students and their mentors will have the opportunity to share their insights and reflections about their internship.
The CDE provides students with valuable chances to explore various professions through hands-on work experiences in fields such as business/industry, law enforcement, marketing, science and technology, healthcare, government entities, and private not-for-profit agencies. Several students interned with Troy CSD staff at School 14, School 18, Troy Middle School and the District Office.
Participating students will acquire firsthand knowledge about the demands and requirements of one or more careers. By observing positive adult role models, they will gain an understanding of the significance of possessing appropriate attitudes and behavior, maintaining integrity and ethics, developing effective human relations and communication skills, fostering teamwork, managing time efficiently, and cultivating good study habits.
See all the photos from the breakfast on our Flickr page here.
This year’s cohort included:
Student Name | Field | Mentor | Business/Institution |
Mikaleigh Hughes | Marketing | Schuyler Bull/Jennah Hebert | Pioneer |
Tatiana Karame | Healthcare | Carol Favreau/Brittney Gross | Samaritan Hospital |
Madeline Strang | Pharmacy | Carol Favreau/Brittney Gross | Samaritan Hospital |
Aya Thompson | Healthcare | Carol Favreau/Brittney Gross | Samaritan Hospital |
Jalen Boston | Journalism | Sina Basila Hickey | Sanctuary for Independent Media |
Juliana Burnett | Accounting/Finance | Jamie Posnak | Arts Center |
Davilies Sanchez | Veterinary Medicine | Vicki Rush | Brunswick Vet |
Catherine Wasula | FBI/Forensics | Donald Marble | Troy PD |
Jasmyn O’Rourke | Social Work | Nicole Carey | Rensselaer County Mental Health/THS |
Colin McBride | Physical Therapy | Joe Napoleone | Choice Therapy |
Antonio Hood | Fashion/Digital Marketing | Madeline McDermott/Allison Donovan | IVY Swimwear |
Tara Atkinson | Athletic Training | Emily Guilitti | Top Form |
Maeve McDermott | Music Management | Mike Valente | Empire Live |
Talicia Carter | Animation | Nathan Meltz | RPI |
Joseph Baez-Martinez | Automotive | Michael Serverino/Dan Rothstein | Keeler Auto Group |
Marie Borca-Tasciuc | Engineering | Mike Baron | HVCC/Expertise Project |
Veydah Patrick | Engineering | Mike Baron | HVCC/ Expertise Project |
Shaelyn Bates | Architecture | Barb Nelson | TAP |
Alexa Nixon | Marketing | Linda Chiou | Luxe Rentals LLC |
Veronica Hansbury | Elementary Education Secondary Ed-Soc. St. |
Katie Lahey Katie Orecki |
School 18 THS |
Ava Sibaja | Elementary Education | Heather Garcia | School 14 |
Cailyn Pafundi | PR | Jason Laz | District Office |
Zahara Diaz | P.E. | Tara Anthony/Talia Valenti | THS |
Michael Wiltshire | Psychology | Andi Murray | TMS |
Shyanne Phillips | Secondary Ed-ELA | Ashley Zeoli | TMS |