Field trips expose students to varied careers
Florida. From welding to criminal justice, and even some rock n’ roll, S.S. Seward Institute students prepare for life beyond the classroom.
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| 26 Apr 2025 | 03:30
Sophomores and juniors trekked to Rockland Community College to meet with varied trade unions and where students got a true taste of the trades, such as cutting sheet metal. Photos provided by Florida School District.
Students were also able to try their hands at brick-laying at the trades fair at Rockland Community College.
Students also visited Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, where they took a course on finding their voice and how to stick up for themselves. “I think this field trip was the best one yet,” said Barbara Hamling.
At Warwick High School’s career fair, students had a chance to speak with more than 60 professionals in a wide variety of job, including the Warwick Police Department’s K-9 team.
S.S. Seward Institute business teacher Barbara Scheibling is preparing her students for life beyond high school and recently took them on field trips to help broaden their career horizons.
Trades Career Day
Sophomores and juniors trekked to Rockland Community College to meet with varied trade unions for a career day that was not just meeting and greeting – students got a true taste of the trades.
“It was 100 percent hands-on,” Scheibling recalled. “You are laying brick, you are using the jackhammer, you are welding ... they go from station to station and try it all.”
Students were given a hard hat and goggles before testing out the tools of the trades, an aspect Sophomore Mark Rhone appreciated.
“It was a unique experience to put on the welding gear and try out using the tools,” Rhone said.
Sophomore Jacob Althiser appreciated exploring all the trades available at the fair.
“It was pretty cool to see how the different trades do their jobs,” Althiser said. “I was glad to be able to try out so much.”
Scheibling described the trip as a perfect chance for students who are considering attending a career and technical institute in junior year.
Career fair
Sophomores wrapped up Scheibling’s Career Exploration Workshop with a trip to Warwick High School’s career fair where they talked with more than 60 career professionals.
“The kids I find really love that part,” Scheibling said. “It’s a really memorable day.”
During this four-month workshop, which begins in December, students explore what their high school career will look like starting in junior and senior years and then they explore different career paths.
Lianna Boyan appreciated the numerous choices available at the career fair, which catered to every taste.
“It felt like a nice day to be out and explore what careers are out there,” Boyan said. “The career day at Warwick was very eventful.”
A side of rock ‘n’ roll history
The trip was enhanced with a visit to Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, where students took a course on finding their voice and how to stick up for themselves. Scheibling noted that taking the course at the place where the original Woodstock concert was held was intentional.
“Our 10th grade students do human rights projects, so it complements that,” Scheibling said.
Barbara Hamling enjoyed the experience, especially visiting Bethel Woods’ museum, which she had never been to before, despite being on the grounds numerous times before.
“I think this field trip was the best one yet,” Hamling said.