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NECSD Superintendent Joins US Secretary of Education for Discussion on Career Pathways
NECSD Superintendent, Dr. Jackielyn Manning Campbell and 草榴社区P-TECH high school student, Leiyla Barthe sat alongside United States Secretary of Education, Dr. Miguel Cardona for a discussion about educational pathways to career success.
Hosted by Congressman Pat Ryan and Dutchess County Community College, the panel consisted of leaders in K-12 and higher education, industry and workforce development experts, and students who are currently enrolled in career pathways as part of their educational curriculum.
“I am honored to be part of such an esteemed group of people, influencing this national topic of conversation. Students in our district are fortunate to have access to explore their options and develop knowledge and skills that prepare them for a wide range of opportunities. I am glad that our experiences and the solid programs we have in place can positively contribute to expanding access to scholars throughout the country.” Dr. Jackielyn Manning Campbell
Newburgh Free Academy’s P-TECH program recently celebrated 10 years of successfully supporting high school students to simultaneously earn an Associate Degree from SUNY Orange, in partnership with IBM. Newburgh Free Academy also offers more than 20 Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs right within their high school buildings, helping scholars explore career options and develop the necessary skills to prepare for college and career.
Esteemed members in the audience included: Senator Rob Rolison, Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson, Dr. Kristine Young, President of SUNY Orange, Dr. Alison Buckley, President of SUNY Ulster, Dr. Geoffrey L. Brackett. Executive Vice President Operations and Community Relations for Marist College, Dr. Eric Jay Rosser, Superintendent of the Poughkeepsie City School District, Ms. Yvonne Flowers, Mayor of Poughkeepsie, Mr. Matteo Doddo, Newburgh Free Academy Co-Principal, Mr. Anthony Williams, 草榴社区P-TECH House Principal, and Mr. Ajay Johnson, 草榴社区P-TECH student and My Brother’s Keeper Fellow.
Round table members:
- Congressman Pat Ryan
- US Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona
- Terlyka Horton – Student, Arlington CSD
- Dr. Daisy Rodriguez – Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, Arlington CSD
- Leiyla Barthe – Student, Newburgh CSD, P-TECH
- Dr. Jackielyn Manning Campbell – Superintendent, Newburgh CSD
- Dr. Jonah Schenker – District Superintendent, Ulster BOCES
- Dr. Peter Jordan – President, Dutchess Community College
- Mathew Canfield – Student, Dutchess Community College
- Johnnieanne Hansen – Vice President of Workforce Development and Operations,Council of Industries
- Yelena Vaynberg – Workforce Policy Executive, Government and Regulatory Affairs, IBM
Photos from the event can be found by , courtesy of Newburgh Schools.
Dutchess County Community College's media release about the event can be found by .
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