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Programs Organized by the National Career Clusters Framework

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New Visions

  • 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 2023-24 application process is now closed. www.monroe2boces.org/newvisionsapply

    For answers to other questions, contact WEMOCO Counselor Dave Mancuso at dmancuso@monroe2boces.org