River East School to Career Inc

School-to-Career, It Works! To become successful in a 21st century workplace, it is important for students to become both college AND career ready by the time they complete high school. The School-to-Career program is also a way for companies to ensure that their employees have the skills required to thrive in today's workplace and economy.

River East School-to-Career, Inc. is a business and education partnership serving the school districts of Belchertown, Hampden-Wilbraham, Ludlow, Monson, Palmer, and Pathfinder Regional VTHS.

The River East School-to-Career Partnership brings together schools, businesses, and organizations to create exciting career exploration opportunities for students.  Our aim is to help students make informed decisions regarding their career and educational goals. In the past five years, over 1,000 students have participated in School-to-Career activities including:

·         Work-Based Learning/Internships

·         Co-op Placements

·         Workplace visits

·         Job shadowing

·         Career and College Research

·         Career days

·         Guest speaker programs

·         Work Readiness Workshops

Over the past five years, more than three hundred businesses and organizations supported School-to-Career programs by providing jobs, internships, co-operative education placements, and job shadow experiences for students. They participated in career days, served on advisory boards and curriculum development panels, as well as provided support through sponsorships, fundraising, and in-kind contributions.  By providing these experiences, employers are helping students to explore their career interests and develop the skills needed for success in the workplace.