Gateways to
Careers
SPONSORS
Gateways to Careers is a college and
career readiness workshop, which
annually provides more than 1.200
students from component school
districts, the opportunity to learn
critical job seeking skills as well as the
knowledge of how a well developed
Penski, Inc.
resume, solid communication skills,
and a positive attitude can impact their
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future success.
Area employers volunteer a day every
year to provide constructive comments
and guidance to high school students as
they prepare for their future college
and career. Students can expect at
least three mock interviews, each with
plenty of helpful feedback provided by
employers.
In addition to the area business
representatives, students also have the
opportunity to meet with college and
military representatives.
St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES
Component School Districts
Canton Central School
Clifton-Fine Central School
Colton-Pierrepont Central School
Edwards-Knox Central School
Gouverneur Central School
Hammond Central School
Harrisville Central School
Hermon-Dekalb Central School
Heuvelton Central School
Lisbon Central School
Madrid-Waddington Central School
Massena Central School
Morristown Central School
Norwood-Norfolk Central School
Ogdensburg City Schools
Parishville-Hopkinton Central School
Potsdam Central School
St. Lawrence Central School
March 30, 2016
8:30 a.m. – Noon
ROOS HOUSE
SUNY Canton
Canton, NY
“Trust not what inspires
other people to choose a
career. Trust what
inspires you.”
What Should the Students
Expect?
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What Should Businesses,
Colleges and Military
Personnel Expect?
A critique of their
communication and
presentation skills
A critique of their resume,
professional portfolio, and
supporting documents
Feedback on college and
career readiness, and
professional appearance
A chance to meet with
business, college and military
representatives
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Students who are eager to
demonstrate to local
businesses, colleges and
military personnel their
readiness for college and
career
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An opportunity to provide
guidance and written feedback
to high school students on
college and career readiness
expectations
For Gateways Information:
Program Information and District Contacts:
St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES
Rachelle Romoda
Email: rromoda@sllboces.org
386-4504 x.10422
Tamara Travis
Email: ttravis@sllboces.org
386-4504 x.10420
Employer Contacts:
Dianna Hoch
Penski, Inc.
828 Proctor Avenue
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
Phone: 315-393-0395
Fax: 315-393-6657
Email: dianna@penksi.com
Bridgett Chapple
NYS Department of Labor
616 Rensselaer Avenue
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
Phone: 315-393-4600
Fax: 315-393-5894
Email: Bridgett.chapple@labor.state.ny.us