GREATER LENOX AMBULANCE SERVICE (GLAS)

As a junior member of GLAS, students will have an opportunity to gain emergency medicine experience under the direction and supervision of a paramedic/EMT, while serving their community. 

Trained junior members will aid paramedics and EMTs in patient care and, upon turning 18, may become trained as drivers and EMTs.
Becoming a Member:

• Students must be 14 – 18 years old

• StudentS must be in good academic standing, with a 75 or higher report card GPA

• The student must complete a membership application and provide three (3) references

• Students’ completed applications will be voted on by the membership

Member Responsibilities

• Complete crew certification

• Obtain and maintain CPR and defibrillator certification

• Maintain a 75 or higher GPA

• Serve a minimum of six (6) hours per month

• Behave and dress appropriately (agency shirt, dark pants, closed-toed shoes) while on crew

• Attend training and membership meetings

• Additional information regarding membership policies and procedures can be found in the agency policy handbook and will be explained
  to students once they become a member

JR. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Greater Canastota Junior Chamber of Commerce is the result of a partnership between the Greater Canastota Chamber of Commerce and the Canastota Central School District.

The GCJC is composed of high school students interested in learning the fundamentals and life lessons to help foster a positive impact on their local community and ensure productive citizenship.  The partnership provides leadership opportunities and hands-on experiences within the business community.

MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT

By participating in the Canastota Municipal Government Program, students have the opportunity to participate in an interactive and rigorous exploration of career opportunities existing in the areas of public service, law, government, and public administration.

This program will provide students with unique opportunities to learn “first-hand” the many critical aspects of local government by participating in job shadowing experiences within several departments. 

INTERNATIONAL BOXING HALL OF FAME
STUDENT AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

Event Ambassadors assist the International Boxing Hall of Fame staff and volunteers with the set-up for special events including the International Hall of Fame Weekend and Induction Ceremony.

The ambassadors will act as hosts, assist inductees and distinguished guests, and provide services where needed.

The Ambassador Badge Program is the result of a collaboration between the Canastota Central School District and the International Boxing Hall of Fame. 

Students are exposed to all aspects of the Hall of Fame operations by participating in hands-on, engaging lessons.

Students gain valuable leadership experience as they connect with International Boxing Hall of Fame management, staff, volunteers, and honored guests.

SYRACUSE CRUNCH

Syracuse Crunch Ambassadors assist the Syracuse Crunch staff and volunteers with the set-up for hockey events held at the Upstate Medical University Arena. 

Students will have the opportunity to also assist with marketing campaigns for the Crunch.  The ambassadors will act as hosts, assist various departments during the game, and provide services where needed.
 

Benefits:

The Syracuse Crunch Program is the result of a collaboration between the Canastota Central School District and the Syracuse Crunch Hockey Association. 
 

Students are exposed to all aspects of the Syracuse Crunch operations by participating in hands-on, engaging lessons. 
 

Students gain valuable leadership experience as they connect with Syracuse Crunch management, staff, volunteers, and guests in attendance.

ROSAMOND GIFFORD ZOO

This partnership allows students in the Canastota Central School District to interact with staff and personnel of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. 

This partnership allows students to gain knowledge and career experience in zoo and environmental education fields. Students will learn about the importance of the zoo within our community.  They will explore career opportunities that are available in this area.  Public speaking, communication skills, and professional image are stressed throughout the program.  

MADISON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CADET PROGRAM

PURPOSE:

The main objective of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office Cadet Program is to equip Cadets with relevant knowledge and experience that will help prepare them for a successful career in Law Enforcement and life.

The program offers many opportunities for law enforcement growth through activities such as:

SWAT Demonstration
Traffic Stops
Handcuffing
Radio Communications
DUI Demonstrations
Field Sobriety Tests
Jail Tours
Gun Safety
K9 Demonstrations
FATS Demonstration
Traffic Control
Community Events

Students earn micro-credentials in each area

All Cadets are expected to adhere to the MCSO Cadet Program’s Rules and Regulations.

All Cadets will participate in Physical Training during every meeting

All Cadets must adhere to the program’s uniform dress code.

The MCSO Cadet Program is a hands-on program for young men and women ages 13-21 who are interested in a career in law enforcement or other related fields within criminal justice.

New Visions Career Academy

The Canastota New Visions Career Academy Program provides high school juniors and seniors with a way to learn about a career area of interest while providing a smooth transition from high school to post-secondary education or the workforce.  By participating in this program, students are given the opportunity to confirm their interest in a possible career area.  For the first half of the year, students participate in micro-credentialing - work-based learning programs to enhance their skills and prepare them for employment.  During the second half of the year, students will participate in an internship experience. 

Partnerships between the Canastota Central School District and local businesses will provide internship opportunities for students enrolled in this program.  The work-based learning experiences are held at business/industry sites where learning occurs in a contextualized manner.  Students work and learn side by side with business professionals. 

Students enrolled in the Canastota New Visions Career Academy program will take the following courses:

Canastota New Visions Career Academy Program
Career Experience – 2 units (with a Certified Work-Based Learning Coordinator)
College English – 1 unit (3 college credits)
Local or College Economics and Government – 1 unit

Class Features:

• Micro-credentials for work-based learning/employability skills

• Project-based learning and lecture

• Experiential learning/Internship opportunities with our business partners

• Culminating final presentation

Canastota Jr. Chamber of Commerce
About

The Greater Canastota Junior Chamber of Commerce is the result of a partnership between the Greater Canastota Chamber of Commerce and the Canastota Central School District.

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The GCJC is composed of high school students interested in learning the fundamentals and life lessons to help foster a positive impact on their local community and ensure productive citizenship.  The partnership provides leadership opportunities and hands-on experiences within the business community.

Rosamond Gifford Zoo Partnership

​About

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This partnership allows students in the Canastota Central School District to interact with staff and personnel of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. 

 

This partnership allows students to gain knowledge and career experience in the zoo and environmental education fields. Students will learn about the importance of the zoo within our community.  They will explore career opportunities that are available in this area.  Public speaking, communication skills, and professional image are stressed throughout the program.  

A credential is a qualification or achievement that indicates one's suitability for something, such as a skill or attribute.

It can be a certificate, badge, or any other form of official recognition that confirms an individual’s skills, knowledge, or experience.

Credit refers to a system of measurement that assigns a value or score to a person’s academic performance.

It is a way of tracking and evaluating how well someone meets their obligations, such as completing coursework.

How can you turn micro-credentials earned into a local half or full credit?

Through Work-Based Learning Credentials
(Academic Work-Based Experience Hours)

Through our Business Partnerships 
(Work-Based Learning … Work-Experience Hours)

​REQUIRED:

• Foundation Skills (required in all programs)
• Industry Skills (choice)
• Company Specific Skills (choice)
• Career Readiness Skills (Capstone Credentials)
• (required in all programs)

1/2 Credit:  Academic Hours 27/Worksite Hours 54
1 Credit:      Academic Hours 54/Worksite Hours 108

Current Business Partnerships:

• CCSD Internship

• Municipal Government Internship

• Local History

• GLAS – Emergency Medical Service

• International Boxing Hall of Fame - Student Ambassador Club

• Syracuse Crunch

• Rosamond Gifford Zoo

• Greater Canastota Chamber of Commerce

• WSYR TV 9
   

Programs

What is an Internship?

An Internship is a highly structured, time-limited Career Preparation activity in which students are placed at a worksite to participate in and observe work firsthand.

Internships provide students the opportunity to learn by doing real work and being productively engaged in the workplace. They may provide the opportunity to work in teams, work on a project, or rotate through several departments and job functions.

Sustaining and growing Internships and all other work-based learning activities depend on maintaining positive relationships with the employers who are providing opportunities. These employers should be treated as valued customers and partners with frequent check-ins to address participation needs as they arise.

 

Internships are designed to:

• Promote hands-on experience in a field of interest.

• Provide productive value for the employer.

• Provide exposure to a wide range of careers and jobs within the industry.

• Offer opportunities to develop, practice, and demonstrate employability skills.

• Build occupational knowledge.

• Create awareness of the education needed to be successful in the industry.

 

Internships are structured to:

• Enhance workplace knowledge and career awareness.

• Help build the skills required for specific occupations.

• Expose students to a wide spectrum of workplace activities.

• Support key academic concepts, as well as technical and occupational skills development.

 

Internships are supported by:

• Student preparation in the classroom.

• Internship design with the employer partner.

• Employer hosts orientation and ongoing troubleshooting.

• Multiple opportunities for reflection on the experience, both verbally and in writing.

• Employer assessment of skills acquisition.
   

Internships are connected to:

• Classroom learning.

• Individual career development/training plans.

• A sequence of educational, training, and workplace activities.

• The student’s next steps.

Municipal Government

Internship Program

By participating in the Canastota Municipal Government Program, students have the opportunity to participate in an interactive and rigorous exploration of career opportunities existing in the areas of public service, law, government, and public administration.

This program will provide students with unique opportunities to learn “first-hand” the many critical aspects of local government by participating in job shadowing experiences within several departments. 

Internship opportunities will also be available for students to participate in.

Stackable Badges
International Boxing Hall of Fame

Orientation

• Commitment

• Purpose of the Event Ambassador Badge

• History of the Boxing Hall of Fame

Event Orientation to the International Boxing Hall of Fame - Lessons​

• Students will learn the purpose of the Event Ambassador Badge

• Students will be made aware of and understand their commitment to the program

• Students will understand their commitment to the events of the Hall of Fame Weekend

• Students will be introduced to the History of the International Boxing Hall of Fame

• Students will understand the recognition categories for inductees

• Students will be introduced to Canastota's Boxing Legends

• Students will be introduced to the International Boxing Hall of Fame staff

​​Operations Management

• Tour of the Museum

• Main Museum, Pavilion, Gift Shop

​Operations Management - Lessons

• Students will experience a full guided tour of the Museum

• Students will experience a full guided tour of the Pavillion

• Students will learn about the activities of the Museum Gift Shop

• Students will learn about the operations and management of the International Boxing Hall of Fame

• Students will learn what a 501 (c) 3 is and how it pertains to the International Boxing Hall of Fame

• Students will learn about the induction selection process

• Students will learn about the events of the Hall of Fame Weekend and areas of volunteer service

​​Inductees

• Research and information about each inductee

• Presentations about each inductee

​Inductees - Lessons​

• Students will be introduced to the newest class of inductees

• Students will conduct research about each inductee

• Students will give presentations about each inductee

• Students will be allowed to meet and interact with the inductees

​Communication

• Public Speaking

• Impromptu Speaking

• Interviewing

• Communicate effectively with inductees, vendors, guests, support service, etc.

​Communications - Lessons

​(Multiple lesson series)​

• Students will be introduced to the principles of Public Speaking

• Students will be introduced to the principles of Impromptu Speaking

• Students will be introduced to the principles of Interviewing

• Students will practice and show competency in each type of the above communication areas

• Students will learn how to properly write a speech

• Students will be introduced to and practice techniques used to improve public speaking

• Students will learn how to communicate effectively with inductees, vendors, guests, support services, etc.

​Professional Image

• Dress

• Integrity

• Leadership

• Responsibility

• Vision

​Professional Image - Lessons​

• Students will learn about appropriate dress as it pertains to professional image

• Students will learn about the actions necessary to display a positive and professional image

• Students will learn about the importance of integrity as it applies to their everyday activities

• Students will establish leadership roles and act accordingly in various situations

• Students will learn about activities and actions that will result in their becoming responsibe and productive citizens

• Students will develop a vision for their own future

• Students will discuss the keys to acceptance and work in a non-judgmental atmosphere

• Students will serve as representatives of the Canastota Central School District and Canastota Community during participation in Hall of Fame activities and events

​Hospitality – Event Planning

• Sites used

• Lodging

• Banquet Facilities/Planning

• Events of the weekend

• Vendors

• Parade of Champions - Planning and Implementation

​Hospitality – Event Planning - Lessons​

• Students will be introduced to and/or visit sites and venues used during the Hall of Fame Weekend

• Students will be introduced to all areas of volunteer service available and work closely with the Boxing Hall of Fame Chairpeople for each event

• Students will learn how lodging and travel arrangements are made

• Students will become familiar with the Banquet Facilities and the planning of the event

• Students will become aware of all events and venues of the weekend

• Students will work together with various vendors during the weekend

• Students will assist with the Parade of Champions and learn about the planning and implementation procedures involved

​Sports Management

• Sports Media

• Sports Marketing

• Broadcasting

• Videography

Sports Management - Lessons​

• Students will learn about Sports Media involved in planning and implementing the festivities of the weekend

• Students will learn about the principles of Sports Marketing

• Students will learn about the procedures for advertising and publications necessary for the event

• Students will have the opportunity to participate in broadcasting activities as parade emcees, interviewers, and sportscasting assistants

• Students will have the opportunity to participate in videography activities throughout the program and during the Hall of Fame Weekend

​Community Service

• Volunteer/Service Badge

​Community Service - Lessons​

• Student Ambassadors participate in extensive community service experiences as they assist the International Boxing Hall of Fame

• Students participate in valuable service learning opportunities throughout the year as well as during the Boxing Hall of Fame Weekend

​Ukraine Initiative

• Service Learning Experience

Ukraine Initiative

During the 2021 - 2022 school year, the Student Ambassadors of the Canastota Central School District had the opportunity to create a fundraiser to support the people, and in particular, the children, of Ukraine.

​Students planned and implemented a drive selling sunflowers for donations, with the money earned being sent to Ukraine.  

Students were in constant communication with the Mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko.   Vitali Klitschko was a multiple heavyweight world boxing champion and a 2018 inductee of the International Boxing Hall of Fame.  He communicated regularly with the ambassadors, talking about the events of the war with Russia and thanking them for their efforts to help.  The Ambassadors had a direct connection to what was happening in war-torn Ukraine, while events were occurring.  
 

Close to $5000 was raised by the Student Ambassadors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GLAS Junior EMS Corps Badges

History of GLAS
Knowledge of the history of the Greater Lenox Ambulance Service

Federal Mandated Training
CPR Certification (American Heart Association)
Mantoux PPD Testing
HIPPA Training
FEMA Training
Hazmat Training

Radio Operations
Radio Operation Badge
Unit Radio Operations

EMS Equipment Badge
Knowledge of Policies and EMS Equipment

ECG Monitor
Stretcher Operations
Stair-Chair Operations
Child Seat/Pediatric Transportation

​Mid-State EMS Protocols
Knowledge of Mid-State Protocols for Emergency Medical Service

​Operations Badge
Inventory
Knowledge of EMS Systems
EMS Special Considerations and Special Situations
Fundamentals of Care
Acronyms/Terminology
Inter-Agency Cooperation and Support

​First Aid Badge
Basic First Aid (American Heart Association)
Bandages
Splinting
Stop the Bleed

Professional Image
Patient Care
Uniform
Empathy
Confidentiality
Social Media Policy

EMT Assist Badge
Assisting with ALS/BLS
Taking vitals
Equipment Operation
IV Assistance

Geography Badge
Area Hospitals
Mutual Aid
Locality boundaries

​Volunteerism/Community Service
Logged hours of volunteer service/class lessons

Team Member Badge
Earned upon receipt of all the above badges

Interpersonal Skills

Interpersonal skills are very important to a company, as it is these skills that allow employees to interact and relate to co-workers.   It is also these skills that can create inspiration, resolve conflict, and essentially make a day at work run smoothly.

​Tasks and Competencies:

IS 1      Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills

IS 2      Demonstrate listening and thinking skills

IS 3      Demonstrate respect for diversity

IS 4      Demonstrate customer service skills

IS 5      Collaborate with team members

IS 6      Demonstrate and practice proper phone and email etiquette

​Personal Qualities and Attributes

Personal qualities are the characteristics, attributes, or personality traits of an individual.  Possessing positive qualities will result in a more valuable employee.

Tasks and Competencies:
​PQ 1    Demonstrate creativity and innovation

PQ 2    Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills

PQ 3    Demonstrate initiative and self-direction

PQ 4    Demonstrate integrity

PQ 5    Demonstrate work ethic

PQ 6    Demonstrate responsibility

PQ 7    Demonstrate high standards of attendance, enthusiasm, and punctuality

PQ 8    Demonstrate self-management and the ability to plan, organize, and take independent action

​testProfessional Competencies
Professional competencies are the habitual and sensible use of communication, knowledge, technical skills, reasoning, emotions, values, and reflection in daily practice for the benefit of the individual and community being served.

​Tasks and Competencies

PC 1    Demonstrate big-picture thinking

PC 2    Demonstrate career- and life-management skills

PC 3    Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability

PC 4    Manage time and resources

PC 5    Demonstrate information-literacy skills 

PC 6    Demonstrate an understanding of information security

PC 7    Maintain working knowledge of current information technology (IT) systems

PC 8    Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation

PC 9    Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks

PC 10  Demonstrate professionalism

PC 11  Demonstrate reading and writing skills 

PC 12  Demonstrate workplace safety

Aspects of Business and Industry

Aspects of Business and Industry showcases knowledge of the business environment - a business can be affected by numerous outside factors. Developments in politics, the economy, technology, society, and the environment could all affect a business's development. A valuable employee needs to keep informed.

​Tasks and Competencies

ABI 1   Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization

ABI 2   Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization

ABI 3   Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization

ABI 4   Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization

ABI 5   Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization

ABI 6   Review a company’s mission statement to understand the vision

ABI 7   Examine community issues related to an industry/organization

ABI 8   Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization

​Career and Work-based Learning

Through Career and Work-Based Learning, students will receive an educational approach or instructional methodology that uses the workplace or real work experience to provide them with the knowledge and skills that will help them connect school experiences to real-life and future career opportunities.  Students must complete the preliminary work-based learning badges listed above before completing their Career and Work-based Learning Badge.

​Tasks and Competencies

WBL 1 - Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities 

WBL 2 - Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience 

WBL 3 - Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience 

WBL 4 - Participate in a work-based learning experience, when appropriate

WBL 5 - Complete appropriate documentation and activities necessary to prepare for a successful WBL experience or career

​E-Portfolio
An E-Portfolio is a collection of a student’s accomplishments and work showcased in a digital format.  E-portfolios provide a valuable resource for students to showcase their achievements over time while gaining insights about themselves that can lead to improvement and growth.

Tasks and Competencies

EP 1 -  Create and maintain your Career Plan

EP 2 -  Create and maintain your Personal Resume

EP 3 -  Create and maintain an E-Portfolio

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By participating in service-learning and community service opportunities, students have the opportunity to gain educational experience by assisting with real-life problems in their community.

SERVICE-LEARNING BADGES – LEADERSHIP
Leadership Projects allow high school students to explore their interests through experiential learning.

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Working individually or in a team setting, students will design and implement their own projects from start to finish.

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Senior Legacy Badge

Student Life Badge

The Greater Canastota Junior Chamber of Commerce is the result of a partnership between the Greater Canastota Chamber of Commerce and the Canastota Central School District.

​The GCJC is composed of high school students interested in learning the fundamentals and life lessons to help foster a positive impact on their local community and ensure productive citizenship.  The partnership provides leadership opportunities and hands-on experiences within the business community.

The purpose of the Local History Badge is to recognize those Canastota Central School District students who are highly interested and involved in the study of local history. 

• Students are recognized for participation and leadership roles taken within their local and school community as they pertain to the understanding of local history. 

• Points earned are cumulative and can be earned throughout grades 4 – 12.

• Students will be recognized in increments at all three levels depending upon the number of points earned. 

• In order to qualify for recognition, proof of activities must be submitted.

​Gold Level

201 points and above earned

​Silver Level

101 - 200 points earned

Bronze Level

Minimum of 100 points earned

​Local History

Learning local history is an excellent way to connect the classroom with the community.  Local history contains a wealth of details and stories that help reveal how societal changes impacted the lives of ordinary people in our area.  Locations and objects in your community, sometimes things as simple as the names of streets, can reflect the long heritage of past generations where you live. Few of us know the origins or histories behind our community, but learning the stories of a region’s past can change the way you think about the present.  By completing the requirements of this badge, students will learn the histories behind names and places they have passed by their entire lives without ever giving them a second thought. 
 

Objectives:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the rich history of our area

• Demonstrate an appreciation for the history within our area

• Demonstrate an understanding of how our village was founded

• Demonstrate an understanding of the history of agriculture in our village

• Demonstrate an understanding of the history of industry in our village

• Demonstrate an understanding of the history of boxing in Canastota

SYRACUSE CRUNCH AND
SPORTS MANAGEMENT AND ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING
WORK-BASED LEARNING PARTNERSHIP       

Over the course of the season, students will develop a thorough understanding of how the Syracuse Crunch Hockey Club operates through a mutually-beneficial hands-on experience.

DESCRIPTION: Students will learn more about the Syracuse Crunch Hockey Club through classroom appearances from front office staff, an arena tour, and by shadowing departments during a game. These departments include community relations, broadcasting, sales, public relations and social media, merchandise, and game operations. Students will be assigned to one department and will complete a semester-long project that will be implemented during their shadowing experience.

Students will earn Micro-credentials as they attend lessons in Operations, Sports Management, Professional Image, and Interviewing.  Job Shadow badges will be earned as students participate in a specific job shadow experience within the Syracuse Crunch organization.  Personnel from the Syracuse Crunch work closely with the students as they plan and implement their projects.

The purpose of the Club Participation Award is to recognize those Canastota Central School District club members who are highly involved in club activities.

• Students who are club members are recognized for participation and leadership roles taken within their clubs or organizations.

• Unless otherwise indicated, points earned are for the current school year.

• Students will be recognized at three levels depending upon the number of points earned.

• In order to qualify for level recognition, proof of the mandatory activities must be submitted.

Levels

Gold Level - 201 points and above earned

Silver Level - 101 – 200 points earned

Bronze Level - Minimum of 100 points earned

Special Event Badges

Special Event Badges are awarded as needed.  Students are recognized for participating in various events that allow them to gain valuable skills.  Whether community service-based, leadership-based, or generated by club participation, badging allows us to recognize our students for participation in these events.

Special Event Badges are added as needed. 

 

  

This partnership allows students in the Canastota Central School District to interact with staff and personnel of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. 

This partnership allows students to gain knowledge and career experience in the zoo and environmental education fields. Students will learn about the importance of the zoo within our community.  They will explore career opportunities that are available in this area.  Public speaking, communication skills, and professional image are stressed throughout the program.  

SMART GOAL BADGE

Goal setting can help a student to achieve more. By setting goals, students create a clear direction for how they will reach an intended target. 

When setting an objective, students will include each step necessary for success. Using the framework called SMART goals, students can learn how to manage their own goal setting and attainment.  

SMART is an acronym that stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-based. Each element of the SMART framework works together to create a goal that is carefully planned, clear, and trackable.

Students successfully completing the required activities will receive a SMART Goals button, lanyard, and certificate of achievement.

CAREER INTEREST AND AWARENESS BADGES

Students in grades 4 – 6 are introduced to the 16 Career Clusters.  A career cluster is a group of occupations with similar features. Jobs in the same cluster require similar knowledge or skill sets. If someone enjoys a job in a particular cluster, they are more likely to enjoy related occupations in the group. 

Students in Grades 4 – 6 will take a Career Interest Survey to determine their top career cluster interest areas. 

Students will be introduced to those careers through project-based learning activities. 

CHARACTER EDUCATION BADGES
Monthly Character Badges (Buttons) are awarded to students who exemplify the character for the month.

CHARACTER BADGES

Students in our Elementary Schools can earn badges by completing "character" workbooks.  Upon completion of each workbook, students earn a button (pin) to recognize their accomplishment.

The badges are based on the Six Pillars of Character from Character Counts.

"The Six Pillars of Character are the core ethical values of CHARACTER COUNTS! These values were identified by a nonpartisan, secular group of youth development experts in 1992 as core ethical values that transcend cultural, religious, and socioeconomic differences."

 

   

What is an Internship?

An Internship is a highly structured, time-limited Career Preparation activity in which students are placed at a worksite to participate in and observe work firsthand.

Internships provide students the opportunity to learn by doing real work and being productively engaged in the workplace. They may provide the opportunity to work in teams, work on a project, or rotate through several departments and job functions.

Sustaining and growing Internships and all other work-based learning activities depend on maintaining positive relationships with the employers who are providing opportunities. These employers should be treated as valued customers and partners with frequent check-ins to address participation needs as they arise.

Internships are designed to:

• Promote hands-on experience in a field of interest.

• Provide productive value for the employer.

• Provide exposure to a wide range of careers and jobs within the industry.

• Offer opportunities to develop, practice, and demonstrate employability skills.

• Build occupational knowledge.

• Create awareness of the education needed to be successful in the industry.

Internships are structured to:

• Enhance workplace knowledge and career awareness.

• Help build the skills required for specific occupations.

• Expose students to a wide spectrum of workplace activities.

• Support key academic concepts, as well as technical and occupational skills development.

Internships are supported by:

• Student preparation in the classroom.

• Internship design with the employer partner.

• Employer hosts orientation and ongoing troubleshooting.

• Multiple opportunities for reflection on the experience, both verbally and in writing.

• Employer assessment of skills acquisition.

Internships are connected to:

• Classroom learning.

• Individual career development/training plans.

• A sequence of educational, training, and workplace activities.

• The student’s next steps.

 

Micro-Credentials - Skill-building learned in a flexible setting
At the Canastota Innovative Learning Center, we believe in providing a comprehensive college and career-readiness education to our students. Our micro-credentialing programs are designed to give students a hands-on experience in topics that will enhance their resumes and create a path toward success.
 

Leadership Projects – Students create their own leadership experience 
Students are encouraged to participate in individualized or group projects to showcase leadership and service-learning.  Students explore opportunities to leave a legacy at CHS and in the Canastota community through their projects.
 

Internships and Job Shadowing Opportunities - Career Exploration
At the Center for Innovative Learning, we believe in the power to inspire and transform. Students will have the opportunity to Job Shadow or Intern at a location within the school district or in the local community.
 

Career and College Readiness - Assistance in preparing for career and/or college
Micro-credentials are offered flexibly.  Students will have the opportunity to learn valuable life skills independently.  In addition, workshops will be offered at the Center on various employability topics.
 

NYS High School E-Sports  
Dedicated to inspiring and creating opportunities for the community interested in the esports arena, Elite Gaming provides the opportunity for students and parents to do so.  Elite stands for Education, Lifestyle, Inclusion, Technology, and Esports.

Located in the Museum of Science and Technology (MOST), Elite Gaming is a team of gamers, techies, and event pros that bring gaming to action.  They are committed to providing the gaming community the opportunity to thrive by connecting gamers of all skill levels and interests through competition, fun, and new experiences. 

The Canastota Central School District will have a satellite site on our school campus.