Extracurriculars

ACE Mentor program

High school students throughout Connecticut can now benefit from a nationwide program designed to introduce them to the wide range of career opportunities open to young people in architecture, construction, engineering, and related areas of the building design and construction industry.

Click on this link to learn more.

Junior achievement entrepreneurial academy

The Entrepreneurial Academy is a unique opportunity that brings urban and suburban high school students together at a corporate site to gain skills in entrepreneurism, leadership, teamwork, ethics and career development. The focus of the 15-week, 30-hour program will be the development and launching of an actual business, using the "JA Company Program" curriculum. The program has now grown to three sites, The Hartford, Stanley Black & Decker, and Pratt & Whitney partnered with Goodwin University.

Click on this link to learn more.

CCSU DEEP STEM Pprogram

The DEEP STEM (Discover, Enjoy, Explore, and Practice Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Program is a year-long high school outreach initiative developed at Central Connecticut State University (Central) to strengthen the STEM education and workforce pipeline in Connecticut. The program is designed to increase student interest in STEM disciplines, encourage participation from diverse populations, and promote enrollment in Central’s STEM academic programs through sustained, hands-on engagement.

Click on this link to learn more.

West Point Summer Leaders Experience

West Point is hosting the Summer Leaders Experience, which is a one-week summer camp. Students live in barracks, eat in the mess hall, experience academic workshops for 5 of West Point's 17 academic departments and complete two military days. Students enjoy making friends and working closely with West Point Cadets during their one week.

Application for 2026 Summer Leaders Experience opens Feb. 15, 2026. Click on this link to learn more.

Inspiring Women in Engineering and Medicine Workshop

IWEM is a free, four-hour, hands-on workshop on Saturday, February 25th at the Musculoskeletal Institute (MSI) at UConn Health in Farmington, CT for high school women who are interested in pursuing careers in Medicine or Engineering.

They are seeking students who gender-identify as female or nonbinary in grades 10 and up. Applications are accepted on a first come first serve basis, and interested students should fill out an application here by Feb. 9, 2023 application deadline.

MakerspaceCT Hands-On Training

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MakerspaceCT is offering free training to gain hands-on experience in the manufacturing industry! Participants will be introduced to milling, CNC machine operations, and can be certified in OSHA 10/30.

The course includes two schedules to choose from beginning in January 2023. Only CT residents aged 16-24 are eligible to apply. If interested, see this link for more information.

Lieutenant Governor's Computing Challenge

The Lieutenant Governor's Computing Challenge is a terrific opportunity for anybody interested in using computers or applications to solve problems or issues in the community!

This opportunity is available to all students, and participants can either work individually or in groups up to 5 people.

Students will be tasked with identifying an issue and proposing a computing solution to one of three different challenges; The Concept Challenge, The Prototype Challenge, or The Development Challenge.

If interested, see this link for more information.

Cyberstart America

CyberStart America provides students in 9th-12th grade with free access to the world-renowned CyberStart game!

Tackle four unique bases, each focusing on both offensive and defensive cybersecurity disciplines. Explore over 200 unique security challenges which you'll solve as a cybersecurity agent investigating criminal gangs. Get access to an extensive field manual featuring video demos, top tips and essential background information to help with challenges.

Unlock a hidden interest, progress from novice to expert and demonstrate your skills to win scholarships!

If interested, see this link to learn more.

ASVAB Career Exploration assessment - December 8, 2026

ASVAB Career Exploration ProgramThe ASVAB Career Exploration Program helps young people identify their skills and interest, explore occupations, and develop postsecondary plans to realize those goals.

The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) Career Exploration Assessment will be given on Tuesday, December 8, 2026.

The ASVAB Career Exploration Program provides students with career exploration scores which can help determine their readiness for further education and training in different career areas. Knowing your academic strengths and weaknesses now gives you time to improve before starting a job, beginning college or a vocational school, or entering the military.

If you are interested in taking the ASVAB, please contact Mrs.Dayton (daytonk@fpsct.org).

UConn Health BME Virtual Saturday Program - Hydraulic Arm

Learn more about UConn Health's Biomedical Engineering Saturday program where learners will gain valuable experience about the role of BME in healthcare and identify related career paths that may suit them. If interested, see this link for more information.

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