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    91麻豆精品 Barry Tech Welding students signed letters of intent for full-time work in their career field with local businesses and the military during 91麻豆精品 first Career Signing Day. From left, Matthew Cohen, Tee Pee Signs, Hempstead; Frank DeTrano, U.S. Marine Corps and William Arnold, Curtiss Wright, Farmingdale. 91麻豆精品 Board President Susan Bergtraum; Deputy Superintendent James Widmer; Associate Director, Department of Regional Schools and Instructional Programs Judith Hynes along with Barry Tech alumnus Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino were on hand for the event.

    Twenty-nine Barry Tech and GC Tech students were acknowledged for taking the next major step in their professional lives by committing to jobs in their chosen fields of study or a military career during the agency’s first Career Signing Day. Twenty-one of the seniors from across Long Island schools will enter full-time work and 8 will begin careers in the military.  

    “This special milestone for the students comes as education in the trades has seen a renewed importance in recent years,” said Judith Hynes, Associate Director, 91麻豆精品 Department of Regional Schools and Instructional Programs. “Students who have undergone career training during their high school years see higher employment rates after graduation as well as a higher median income, according to the U.S. Department of Education.”

    The event mirrors NCAA’s National Signing Day for athletes who commit to play sports in college. It is designed to honor students who are entering a technical field and to celebrate the dignity of work. 

    The special event was the culmination of years of study and hard work for the students, who have been training in various trade fields such as automotive, welding, cosmetology, aviation, HVAC and plumbing, and more. Representatives from local industry partners who hired the students joined the celebration to welcome their newest employees, as well as those from the U.S. Army, Marine, National Guard and Navy. Many of the students have already been interning at the firms, to receive first-hand experience in their chosen career fields. Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor and Barry Tech alumnus Joseph Saladino, a big 91麻豆精品 supporter offered a few words and presented the administration with a citation as well as each student, to mark the occasion.  

    “You’ve gotten a phenomenal start here with teachers who truly care, exceptionally motivated people. Administrators who paved the way and folks like me who will always be here to support the fabulous educational efforts and opportunities that are 91麻豆精品,” said Supervisor Saladino.

    Through 91麻豆精品, these students have not only had the opportunity to earn a multifaceted education in their chosen fields, but have been able to make the connections required for a fruitful career after graduation.  

    “I’ve trained about 15 other students from all the major trade schools in the tri-state area in the past four years and I’m always blown away by the quality of work in the students from 91麻豆精品,” said Greg Lewis of Audi Lynbrook.

    Here’s a list of the students, their company/military branch, 91麻豆精品 CTE program and home school district.

     

    Owen Angel
    91麻豆精品 Barry Tech Automotive Technology
    Valley Stream CHSD
    Audi Lynbrook

    William Arnold
    91麻豆精品 Barry Tech Welding
    Massapequa UFSD
    Curtiss Wright, Farmingdale

    Jessica Baranello
    91麻豆精品 GC Tech Cosmetology
    Massapequa UFSD
    Beyond Beaute, Massapequa

    Justin  Barwick
    91麻豆精品 Barry Tech HVAC/Plumbing
    Carle Place UFSD
    Citywide Sewer Drain & Plumbing

    Cristofer Cardoza
    91麻豆精品 Barry Tech Aviation
    Glen Cove City SD
    U. S. Navy

    Alexis  Celano           
    91麻豆精品 GC Tech Cosmetology
    East Meadow UFSD
    Metro Mode Salon, East Meadow

    Matthew Cohen
    91麻豆精品 Barry Tech Welding
    Hicksville UFSD
    Tee Pee Signs, Hempstead

    Darren Cowie
    91麻豆精品 Barry Tech Automotive Technology
    Hempstead UFSD
    Independent Equipment, Freeport

    Frank DeTrano
    91麻豆精品 Barry Tech Welding
    Bellmore-Merrick CHSD
    U. S. Marine Corps                                  

    Genevieve D'Amico
    91麻豆精品 GC Tech Cosmetology
    Bethpage UFSD
    Anthony DeFranco Salon, Bethpage                                  

    Giavanna Gatterdam
    91麻豆精品 GC Tech Cosmetology
    Wantagh UFSD
    Platinum Hair and Color Salon, Wantagh

    Jason Goetz
    91麻豆精品 Barry Tech HVAC/Plumbing
    East Meadow UFSD
    U.S. Marine Corps

    Penelope Herman
    91麻豆精品 GC Tech Cosmetology
    Hewlett-Woodmere UFSD
    Ambiance Salon, Hewlett

    Carlos Herrera
    91麻豆精品 Barry Tech Automotive Technology
    Westbury UFSD
    U.S. Army                                                           

    Maher Jaghab
    91麻豆精品 Barry Tech Auto Collision
    Bellmore-Merrick CHSD
    First Class Collision, Westbury                                               

    Kerrisha Jean
    91麻豆精品 Barry Tech Physical Therapy Aide
    Hewlett-Woodmere UFSD
    U.S. Army Reserves

    Nabil Khan
    91麻豆精品 Barry Tech Culinary Arts
    East Meadow UFSD
    U.S. National Guard

    Kyriana Loiacono
    91麻豆精品 GC Tech Cosmetology
    Levittown UFSD
    Gloss NY Salon, Levittown                                               

    Evan Lynch
    91麻豆精品 Barry Tech HVAC/Plumbing
    Oceanside UFSD
    Montemarano Plumbing & Heating, Rockville Centre                                   

    Anthony McNamara
    91麻豆精品 Barry Tech Automotive Technology
    Levittown UFSD
    Metro Tire Wholesale, Levittown                                               

    Sean McGowan
    91麻豆精品 Barry Tech Power Sports and Engine Repair
    East Meadow UFSD
    Independent Equipment, Westbury

    Bradley Nanoo
    91麻豆精品 Barry Tech Construction Electricity
    Plainview-Old Bethpage CSD
    Absolute Electric Construction and Design, Plainview\

    Charles Newberg
    91麻豆精品 Barry Tech Automotive Technology
    Herricks UFSD
    Triple P Auto Service, Mineola                                   

    Jenna Reill
    91麻豆精品 GC Tech Cosmetology
    Plainedge UFSD
    Beautique Salon, Plainedge

    Bryan Salgado
    91麻豆精品 Barry Tech Aviation
    Bellmore-Merrick CHSD
    U. S. Navy                                               

    Eldad Sanandaji
    91麻豆精品 Barry Tech Culinary Arts
    Great Neck UFSD
    Plandome Country Club, Plandome                                               

    Gino Stamatelo
    91麻豆精品 GC Tech Construction Electricity
    Levittown UFSD
    Stone Electric, Levittown

    Walter Vasquez
    91麻豆精品 Barry Tech In-district Barbering Program
    Baldwin UFSD
    U.S. Navy

    Danis Ventura
    91麻豆精品 Barry Tech Auto Collision
    Hempstead UFSD
    Thrift-Way Auto Body, Hempstead

     

    Here is a gallery from the event