Grades: 10 - 12

Class Limit: 12-40 

Length of Program: 10 or 20-week program 

Description:

SkillFlex is a cohort-based program that supports students in successfully identifying their strengths and interests, exploring various career options, and developing a plan to advance along a career path. Student cohorts are guided through three building blocks: Career Awareness, Securing Career Paths, & Thriving in a Career/Employability. Each phase combines exercises, workshops, and personalized resources to help students identify and build workforce-ready skills. Student participants leave with a portfolio of career resources including a resume & cover letter templates, networking & interview resources, and industry insights. Students who fulfill the program objectives are eligible to participate in a number of flexible structured hands-on professional experiences. Industries include (Banking, Healthcare, & Energy) SkillFlex supports the NYSED's Blue Ribbon Commission efforts to ensure access to career education and prioritize meaningful life-ready skill development for all students. 

This performance supports the following NYS Learning Standards: 

English Language Arts: 

• Production and distribution of writing 

• Research to build and present knowledge 

• Comprehension and Collaboration (speaking and listening) 

• Presentation of knowledge of ideas (speaking and listening) 

• Vocabulary acquisition and use 

Science and Engineering Practices: 

• Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information 

Learning Standards for Technology Education: 

• Tools, resources, and technological processes 

Categories: Teamwork / Leadership Skills / Wellness / Life Skills / Bully Prevention / Character Education 

Cost:                             

Program fees depend on various factors (e.g., cohort size, program duration) 

Please reach out to Jerah Reeves (jreeves@binghamton.edu) for detailed information