In a first of its kind ceremony, the City School District of Albany's Abrookin Career and Technical Education Center held a "signing day" for seniors already committed to a trade job after graduation in June.
Xji-Anne Hudson, Giavanna Mitchell and Dounaille Rene, cosmetology students, will begin work at Heaven on Earth Salon. Alhasa Alqahrman, an automotive student, intends to work at DePaula Chevrolet. And Eric Rodriquez and Jason St. Pierre, construction students, are beginning Tri-City JATC Electrical Pre-Apprenticeships.
Additional graduating Career and Technical Education (CTE) students were recognized as were the community partners that are the crucial links between Abrookin's programming and the skilled trade jobs available in the Capital District.
Through Abrookin Career and Technical Center, Albany High offers 10 career pathways to students in a variety of skilled trades, applied sciences and technology. Seven of the ten pathways are endorsed by the New York State Education Department.
The mission of the City School District of Albany is to educate and prepare all students for college and career, citizenship and life, in partnership with our diverse community. The district serves approximately 9,300 students in 18 elementary, middle and high schools. In addition to neighborhood schools, the district includes several magnet schools and programs, as well as other innovative academic opportunities for students, including four themed academies at Albany High School.
