New Visions is a one-year career exploration program that provides highly motivated seniors with the opportunity to gain valuable insights into Health Science career options from a real-world perspective. Area businesses, colleges, health care and government facilities provide the setting for immersed learning in health careers including therapeutic services and diagnostic services.
Students have the opportunity to:
- Network with industry professionals
- Participate in job shadowing
- Earn high school and college credits
New Visions Program Structure
- New Visions classes are from 7:50 to 10:15 a.m. and follow school district calendars
- Three days a week, students participate in classroom instruction including social studies and health science
- Typically students shadow health care professionals at participating facilities on Tuesdays and Thursdays
- School districts provide transportation to all New Visions locations
Career Exploration Activities Include:
- Shadowing health care professionals to get an up-close view of the demands and rewards of each career
- Participating in industry tours and field trips
- Interviewing professionals in the field
- Engaging with guest speakers
- Professional networking
- Developing mentoring contacts
Academic Credits
Students earn 4 high school credits for New Visions: 1 credit for Government/Economics and 3 elective credits
Students can earn dual enrollment credit for college courses
- HED 130 – Foundations of Personal Health and Wellness
- College dual enrollment options include Economics 101
Who Can Apply?
College-bound high school juniors with interest in health careers
Academic Requirements
- Completion of 3 years of Regents math and Regents science
- A score of 76 or higher on the ELA Regents exam
- Preference will be given to students who also score 85 or higher on the Geometry Regents OR 70 or higher on the Algebra 2 Regents
Additional Considerations
- Students must not have behavior, attendance or discipline concerns during junior year
- Students must be able to successfully complete industry requirements for placement, which may include a background check, drug test and/or vaccinations
The application process is now closed. www.monroe2boces.org/newvisionsapply
For answers to other questions, contact WEMOCO Counselor Lisa McConville at [email protected].