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Connecting Curriculum to Careers: Long Island S.M.A.R.T. Expo

Can learning Science, Math, Art, Reading and Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) be exciting?  A resounding “Yes!” according to 7^th grade Ryan Hillman who attended Long Island’s first S.M.A.R.T. Expo held at the Huntington Hilton on March 27, 2008.  “I got to do fun experiments and design a house,” said the East Meadow middle school student.  Hosted by LI Works Coalition, Junior Achievement of New York, and Motorola, Inc., the first LI S.M.A.R.T. Expo hosted 400 middle school students who participated in hands-on projects with 20 LI businesses and organizations.  Students applied everyday skills from the classroom into various work environments.    View photos of event--www.liworks.org/dsp_photogallery.cfm

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Testimonials

Ashish Bhatt, College Student

I posted my resume on liworks.org over a year ago, after which the Creative Image Company (a marketing company) contacted me via email.  I maintained a dialogue with Bruce Poli, marketing director, for a few months before arranging for an interview over Spring Break.  I met with Bruce and Suzanne Poli and was excited by the prospect of doing entrepreneurial work, exploring new markets, for them.  Instead of pursuing an internship in finance, which many of my college friends did pursue, I chose to join the Creative Image Company.

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LI Works Opens its Doors to Baldwin Students

February 1, 2008 - Melville, NY:  Two students from Baldwin High School spent their school day at the Long Island Works Coalition shadowing the staff and learning about careers on Long Island.  According to Catherine, “I knew Shadow Day was going to be exciting but you really made it a memorable experience.”  Kathleen added, “I wanted to thank you for the amazing opportunity you gave me.  I had such a great time and I am so happy I was able to shadow you.” 

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