Freshman Explore CIT Program in Interest of Future

“CIT offers hands-on learning experiences that many students really benefit from during high school. It allows our students to experience real work situations,” Eric Sampson, guidance counselor, said as he praised the program. 

Freshmen are invited to take advantage of the field trip each year as a way to explore CIT and consider joining the next school year when they become a sophomore. 

Bella Decesare, a freshman, commented, “I wanted to learn more about each program and see if one is something that I would be interested in for my future.” 

Students got to meet with students from each program to learn more about what they do throughout a regular school day. CIT houses students from five different schools in the area, including Pen Argyl. This allows students to interact with students they would not normally see at their home high school, as well as giving a new environment to promote learning. 

“I definitely recommend it. It gives you a break from your home school and you get to do what you love,” said Natosha Morrsion, a senior and three year member of the CIT’s childhood education program.

Freshmen also met with the instructors and teachers for each program. The teachers were given a chance to explain their teaching style and how being in a more hands on environment is beneficial for future job success. 

Decesare praised the teachers, saying “They did a very good job on explaining each program

Aubrey Jones, a senior and three year student at CIT, encouraged freshmen who went on the field trip to enroll in the school. 

“It is a good way to get the skills and certifications they may need in their career paths,” said Jones, who has received multiple certifications throughout her time in the Electronics Technology program.

The main purpose for the trip was to encourage new students to enroll in CIT, and allow them to expand their knowledge and potential ideas for what they want to do in the future.