New Vision Specialized Careers

  • The New Vision Specialized Careers program is designed for high school seniors who have a strong interest in pursuing a specific career. Students will participate in classroom instruction, along with real-life career related experiences observed during rotations that are specifically tailored to their career interests (e.g, teaching, business and finance, law enforcement, public relations and marketing, etc.)

    These rotation sites will give students an overview of typical occupational experiences. The classroom setting is held on the SUNY Oswego campus, giving students a firsthand experience as college students.

    Additional Program Notes: The admission process requires an application, recommendations, a writing sample and an interview. This program is housed on the SUNY Oswego campus. Students participate in supervised rotations that may require health records, immunizations, and/or background checks.

     

    About this program:

     

    • Candidate Criteria:

    •Be in grade 12, planning to graduate the same year enrolled in the New Vision program

    •Have achieved an attendance rate of 90 percent or better

    •Possess an 85 percent (3.0) or better overall average

    •Be willing to adhere to school and work site codes of conduct

    •Have a focused career interest

    •Students may be required to submit medical history forms prior to being placed in rotation sites

     

    • Career Opportunities: Engineer, Business/Finance Professional, Case Manager Social Worker, Teacher, Law Enforcement Officer, Attorney

     

    • Program Length: One year (seniors only)

     

    • Industry Alignment: Learning Standards for Career Development and Occupational Studies

     

    • Integrated Academic Coursework: Participation in Government (½ credit); Economics (½ credit); English 12 (1 credit)

     

    • 4+1 Pathway Option: CDOS Pathway

     

    Opportunities through this program:

     

    • College Credit Opportunities: SUNY Oswego English 102; English 150; Psychology 100; GST 101 Professional
      Skills Preparatory

     

    • Credential Opportunities: American Heart Association - First Aid: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) - Adult, Child and Infant Standards

     

    • Industry Assessments: American Heart Association – First Aid, CPR and AED Certifications
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Testimonials

  • "Participating in the New Vision program gave me valuable skills that I was able to apply in my first semester of college to excel above my peers. Being able to apply the public speaking skills as well as the on-the-job knowledge I gained through this program made me stand out as a leader in many of my group projects. Another very valuable part of this program is the college credits. Because I received so many college credits in High School, I was able to register for spring classes as a Sophomore. I was able to register for all of the classes I wanted at the times that I wanted them, which many of my classmates were not able to do. I attribute much of my success in my first semester to this program because it prepared me for college in a way that nothing else could." - Carter Gyunn, Oswego

     
    "The New Vision Program allowed me to explore multiple aspects of my intended career field which in term solidified my decision to enter the field of law enforcement. This program equipped me with multiple life skills, and an understanding and appreciation of the need for professionalism and time management skills. I met many people during New Vision who I now call mentors in my path to become a police officer. New Vision changed me for the better, prepared me for what I would face in the years to come and I had two awesome instructors to look up to and were always there for us!" - Laura Winfield, Pulaski
     
     
    "New Vision was an extremely beneficial program for me. Because of the experience I gained through the program, my first semester of college went much more smoothly. I really appreciated the invaluable opportunities to gain hands-on experience with working at various job sites and connecting with professionals in my field of interest. Everything we learned in class regarding professionalism, the routine of college classes, and balancing a schedule helped me be prepared to start as a full-time undergraduate student. I’m so grateful I participated in New Vision, where I made meaningful connections and lasting friendships." - Thi Huynh, Mexico