• February 13th @ 6:00pm - Radiation Therapy Career Awareness Event at UHS Wilson Radiation Oncology Johnson City NY. Click link to register https://engage.upstate.edu/register/southertier2025
• The Binghamton Rumble Ponies, Double-A Affiliate of the New York Mets will be hosting (2) job fairs in 2025 to hire part-time game day staff members for our upcoming 2025 season. Join us for our first Job Fair on Saturday, February 15th from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. We are seeking energetic and dedicated personnel who can enhance the fan experience for all 69 home games from early April through the middle of September.
• February 19-March 26 Students interested in law enforcement and crime analysis can register for the Civilian Police Academy. To register contact David Bidwell at 607-772-7093 or drbidwell@cityofbinghamton.gov
• February 22nd - Interested in learning more about Engineering? In celebration of National Engineers Week the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science will host their annual Community Day for students and their families. Advance registration is required by Monday February 17, 2025 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfiupXBYfFoBm1pKYiZFeYokmUZQ2lD9F_a6i5kGGHX2Dgq7Q/viewform
• Vestal Youth Police Academy Summer 2025 - All districts welcome July 14-25, Monday through Friday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm contact SRO Tuetken at mtuetken@vestalny.gov or 607-221-5493 for an application.
• CareerBound is a FREE career development program for young adults between the ages of 18-24. Our goal is to help youth secure and maintain meaningful employment. Please call Holly at 760-2568 for more information on this great opportunity!

Whitney Point High School is one of the few high schools in NYS that offers ACT WorkKeys. Here are few reason why you should consider taking this class (.5 credit).

• real-world skills employers value, such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and applied mathematics.
• prepares students for various careers, especially in industries like healthcare, manufacturing, and technology.
• students can earn the National Career Readiness Credential recognized by thousands of employers nationwide and can help students stand out in the job market.
• students can earn the NYS Career Development and Occupational Studies Credential
• it is a great addition to a college application or résumé, showing initiative and readiness for the workplace.

Pre-college summer programs for high school students are held at colleges and universities throughout the United States and overseas. Sometimes these programs focus on one area: STEM (science, technology, engineering and math); the performing and visual arts; or humanities such as history, politics or writing.

They usually run for one to six weeks, depending on the program, and are available for all schedules and budgets. Pre-college programs give students a chance to experience life on a college campus, to live in a dorm, to check out a specific school and to learn some of the independence that will be required once they attend college. Some pre-college programs offer college credit and/or community service.

There is usually a fee associated with these programs but many offer scholarships.

• February 3 - Christine McKnight will be in the Counseling and Career Center to help students file their FAFSA
• February 5 - Dr. Widdall to talk with college bound seniors about "What to Expect in College" 1st period
• February 7 - Nicole Carstens from Upward Bound will be in the Counseling and Career Center, let your counselor know if you would like to learn more about this college prep program.
• February 10 - Christine McKnight will be in the Counseling and Career Center to help students file their FAFSA
• February 11- deadline to return the parent permission form for the Broome Tioga BOCES Career and Technical Field Trip (10th grade only)
• February 14 - No School
• February 17 - Presidents Day No School
• February 19 - Parent Information Night at Broome Tioga BOCES for those interested in learning more about New Visions Academy
• February 21 - Nicole Carstens from Upward Bound will be in the Counseling and Career Center, let your counselor know if you would like to learn more about this college prep program.
• February 21 - Registration deadline for March 8th SAT
• February 24 - Christine McKnight will be in the Counseling and Career Center to help students file their FAFSA
• February 25 - Interested 10th graders will have an opportunity to visit the trades at Broome Tioga BOCES (Permission form will be mailed home) Snow date - 2/26
• February 28 - Nicole Carstens from Upward Bound will be in the Counseling and Career Center, let your counselor know if you would like to learn more about this college prep program.
• March 4 - 10th graders interested in learning about New Visions Academies 5-7pm at BOCES
• March 4 - BOCES CTE Recruitment Night for interested students and their families 5-7pm Glenwood Road, Binghamton

Mrs. Konicki (Last Names A-K) ekonicki@wpcsd.org

Mrs. Westcott (Last Names L-Z) jwestcott@wpcsd.org
Website: https://www.wpcsd.org/o/wphs/page/school-counseling-career-center
Phone: 607-692-8209

Fax: 607-692-8286

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The mission of the Whitney Point Central School District Comprehensive School Counseling Program is to advocate and provide support for maximum student achievement in the areas of academic, career, and social/emotional growth. School counselors work with parents, educators, and the community to provide developmentally appropriate and comprehensive services that meet the needs of all students in order for them to become productive members of an ever-changing global society.