WFHS CTE Programs - In The News

WFHS CTE Programs

In The News

Sayville Ford Donates Car Parts to the WFHS Automotive ProgramSayville Ford recently donated a pallet of new car parts for the students enrolled in William Floyd High School’s Automotive program, part of the district’s award-winning Career and Technical Education (CTE) offerings. This donation will provide students with the opportunity to work on various repairs enhancing their training in the field.

WFHS Business Academy Welcomes Professionals at Annual Career Café The William Floyd High School Business Academy recently held its annual Career Café, an event which provides students with the opportunity to speak to and gain valuable career insights from professionals in a variety of different fields!

WFHS Students Participate in SBU ‘A Taste of the Trades’ Inaugural Careers ProgramThis past summer, seven William Floyd High School students had the opportunity to participate in Stony Brook University’s inaugural “A Taste of the Trades” program, in which students were immersed in hands-on learning experiences designed to prepare them for careers in fields such as construction, clean-energy production and infrastructure development, along with introducing them to job opportunities supporting sustainability.

WFMS, William Paca Eighth Grade Visits WFHS CTE Program to See Future OpportunitiesWilliam Floyd Middle School and William Paca Middle School eighth-grade students, under the direction of their school counselors, Allison Ravener, and Caroline Reed, respectively, recently visited - in separate trips - the award-winning Career and Technical Education (CTE) program at William Floyd High School for an up-close look at the opportunities that await them in high school!

Haugland Group Donates Two Dodge Ram Trucks to WFHS Automotive Technology AcademyThe William Floyd High School Automotive Technology Academy, part of the district’s award-winning Career and Technical Education (CTE) offerings, recently received a donation of two 2012 Dodge 1500 Ram trucks from their community partners and supporters at the Haugland Group LLC. Students will be using these trucks to continue learning various aspects of vehicle maintenance and repair including tune-ups, oil changes, engine and transmission repair and much more!

WFHS Medical Club Visits Stony Brook University School of Health ProfessionsWilliam Floyd High School Medical Club students, under the direction of advisor and science educator Terri Randall, recently visited the School of Health Professions at Stony Brook University to gain insight and experience into several academic programs and future career options available to them. They were welcomed by Academic and Student Affairs Administrator Teresa Ann Blaskopf, Office of the Dean School of Health Technology and Management at Stony Brook University, and her colleagues as they learned about careers in the fields of Occupational Therapy and EMS/Paramedics.

WFHS Robotics Team 287 Gears Up for LI RegionalThe William Floyd High School Robotics Team 287 recently participated in the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition in Science and Technology) Hudson Valley Regional in Suffern, NY, and had a blast competing with their robot, "Magicarp," named after combining advisor Joseph Carpinone’s name with the water-themed game this year. The team, led by Mr. Carpinone and fellow advisors, Joseph Brand, Roxanna Casey, and volunteers Christopher Ryon and Jack Fried (Brookhaven National Laboratory), competed against 48 other talented robotics teams consisting of more than 1,000 students from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Turkey!

WFHS Barbering Academy Launches New Social Media Series ‘Undefined’ The William Floyd High School Barbering Academy is proud to introduce a brand-new social media video series, “Undefined,” in which staff members from the William Floyd School District are invited to the high school barbershop to receive a free haircut while simultaneously being interviewed.

WFHS School to Work Students Collaborate with Carpentry AcademyThe William Floyd High School “School to Work” class under the direction of Carmella Currao, recently collaborated with the Home Design & Carpentry Academy for a fun collaboration in which students from both programs worked together to build a craft – a blooming picture frame!

WFHS Carpentry & Architecture Students Visit Vanderbilt Mansion & MuseumWilliam Floyd High School students enrolled in the Career and Technical Education program’s Carpentry Academy and Architecture classes recently participated in a field trip to the Vanderbilt Museum and Mansion to tour and learn about one of Long Island’s treasures. This Spanish-baroque style mansion, designed by famed architects of the past, Warren and Wetmore, provided students with the opportunity learn about the craftsmanship and cultural significance of the structure.

WFHS Real Estate Reality Class Welcomes Industry ProfessionalsThe William Floyd High School “Real Estate Reality” class, taught by William Floyd High School business teacher and licensed realtor Lee Cillo, recently welcomed three real estate industry professionals who shared their journeys and valuable insights into their careers, offering students a glimpse into the realities of working in real estate.

William Floyd High School CTE Students Visit Citi Field Last month, nearly 200 students from all of William Floyd High School’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs took part in a day at Citi Field sponsored by the Haugland Group and presented by Sports Power Clean Energy. The students participated in a breakout session with Sports Power, learning about offshore wind turbines and home energy efficiency simulations. The session helped promote workforce development and job exploration within the fields of clean energy and technology.

William Floyd High School Business Academy Featured on LI News RadioWilliam Floyd High School Business Academy chairperson Ms. Jacqueline Giacalone was recently featured on “Spotlight on LI Schools,” the weekly LI News Radio program highlighting the great things happening in Long Island’s schools. Ms. Giacalone discussed the various Business Academy opportunities that students have available to them at William Floyd High School, which will help them in their future post-graduation journeys and throughout their lives.

Tangier Smith Elementary Students Collaborate with WFHS CTE ProgramsTangier Smith Elementary School fifth-grade students recently received a sneak peek at the great opportunities that await them in high school through collaborations with the William Floyd High School Cosmetology and Barbering academies, part of the award-winning Career and Technology Education program!

WFHS CTE Student Earns Top Spot at SkillsUSA State Competition, Qualifies for NationalsWilliam Floyd High School Career and Technical Education (CTE) students recently had a tremendous showing at the NYS SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Championships at the NYS Fairgrounds in Syracuse. William Floyd had 11 students place in the top two in their respective categories, including one overall winner – senior Triston John in the Marine Service Technology competition! Triston will now represent William Floyd and all of New York State at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference from June 24-28 in Atlanta, Georgia. As the New York State winner, Triston received a gold medal, tools of the trade and scholarships totaling $17,500!

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Senior Barbering Students Welcome Tangier Smith Elementary Fifth Graders Tangier Smith Elementary School fifth-grade students recently participated in a hands-on educational workshop hosted by the William Floyd High School Barbering Academy! Senior barbering students, under the guidance of their teacher Cara Cliffe, showcased their skills and taught the young students about the latest techniques in hair cutting, styling, facial-hair, grooming, shampooing and more!

WFHS Cosmetology Students Provide Manicures to PeersWilliam Floyd High School students in Ms. Brittany Antici's junior cosmetology class recently welcomed students from Ms. Julie Fortier’s class for manicures!

William Floyd Elementary School to Host St. Baldrick’s ‘Brave the Shave’ EventWilliam Floyd Elementary School will be hosting a St. Baldrick’s Foundation “Brave the Shave” event on Thursday, March 21 from 9 am to 12 pm in support of the fight against childhood cancer! This event is being held in honor of Rayna, the daughter of a William Floyd Elementary School faculty member, who is in active treatment in her fight against pediatric cancer. All money raised will go directly toward the St. Baldrick’s Foundation for childhood cancer research. Those who volunteer to “brave the shave” will say goodbye – for now – to their hair and help support this worthy endeavor!

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