Mentoring Program

The GBA Board of Directors recently met with Lynne Bedard, PhD, the School-Based Coordinator for Ponaganset High School. Lynne works with students, businesses, and various government and private partners to help high schoolers prepare for careers after graduation. We were very impressed with Lynne's presentation and  discussed the possibility of GBA Members' involvement with this program.

The program includes:

• Career Exploration to help students discover their passions and create an Individual Learning Plan.
• Career and technical education programs and college-level coursework to help students build industry-specific expertise.
• Work-based learning, such as internships or industry projects, allowing students to learn in an authentic work setting.
• Students entering the workforce in a high-wage, high-demand industry aligned to their passions.

Where do YOU come in? By becoming a mentor or program teacher, you can help students achieve their goals and gain valuable assistance in your business.

Browse the materials below. If you're interested in learning how you can be part of this exciting program at Ponaganset High School, contact Lynne Bedard for a full packet:

401-710-7500 x3216
401-527-6135 (cell)
lbedard@fgschools.com

Program Materials:

• Prepare Rhode Island Initiative
   
• Work Immersion Program Guidelines
   
• Internship Essential Skills Assessment Form
   
• Employer Internship Request Form

Career Pathways available to PHS students include:

• Animal & Plant Sciences Pathways
• Biomedical Science Pathway
• Business Pathway
• Computer Science & Information Technology Pathway
• Criminal Justice Pathway
• Health & Fitness/EMT Pathway
• Materials & Manufacturing Pathway
• Music & Performing Arts Pathway
• Pre-Engineering Pathway
• Visual Arts Pathway