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Work-Based Learning
NYS registered high quality Work-Based Learning program is an integral part of MECA's Career Technical Education (CTE) curriculum.
Available for all students 14+ years of age
What is Work-Based Learning
New York Work-based learning is authentic learning experiences that allow students to explore their career goals, abilities, and interests while applying their academic and technical knowledge and skills in a real-world context. These experiences are planned and supervised by instructional staff in collaboration with business, industry, or community partners.
Career Discovery
Multiple career discovery and exploration events throughout the school year for all students
Workplace Challenge
Variety of hand-on intensive programs such as Character Design, Entrepreneurship, Digital Marketing, Computer Science, and more
Paid Internships
Summer Youth Employment (SYEP), Work Learn Grow, Industry Scholars Program, and more
Industry Competitions
Annual advertising competition call ReACT for all students in 9 and 10 grades
Skill Certifications
Adobe Photoshop Associate Certification, Google Skill Budges, Digital course completion certificates
Reasons to Join
MECA Work-Base Learning provides students with valuable skills and experiences and positions them advantageously for future educational and career opportunities.
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Skill Development: Students gain practical skills that are directly applicable to the workforce, making them more competitive in job markets
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Industry Exposure: WBL programs include partnerships with local businesses and organizations, providing students with real-world experience through internships and collaborative projects.
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Certification Opportunities: Students can earn certifications that validate their skills and knowledge, which can be beneficial for college applications and job searches.
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Career Readiness: The focus on career-oriented education helps students transition smoothly from high school to either higher education or the workforce.
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Earn Money: Students can earn $16.50/Hour working part-time without jeopardizing academic achievements
Showcasing Our Success
Internships
High-school students can participate in paid internships, earning professional experience worth over $8,000 and 600+ hours.
Launch Your Creative Career with Paid Internships!
Get hands-on experience creating characters for cartoons, games, or movies through a paid Character Design internship.
Gain valuable experience in the tech industry with a paid WorkED or Cyber Tech internship.
Discover your passions through a paid SYEP (Summer Youth Employment Program) internship in a variety of fields.
Briana
Class of 2019, Intern at Tribal DDB
MECA internship opportunities helped me to learn core qualities that I'd need in a work place and skills that can be placed on my resume
Jordan
Class of 2020, Intern at Horizon Media
MECA CTE courses made me realize that the advertising industry is the career path I want to go into, and the partnership with 4A's has helped me further advance in advertising field with internship opportunities and competitions.
Ruby Morency
Class of 2025, Intern at Brand MECAnics @ HAVAS
MECA internships and career exploration events enabled me with set of valuable skills I am able to use in my professional journey. I know how to create Resume, I have a LinkedIn account, I've practiced personal pitch and job interviews. I feel confident and ready for college, career search, and the life after!
Meet The WBL Team
Carol Sun
Career Financial Management
Work Based Learning
My creative talents and life-long passion to make positive social change have led me to a career in public education and workforce development.
Julissa Figueroa
Paul Coyle
Youth Workforce Program Director
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