Students Look To Future At 'Career Cafe'

More than 150 7th graders got a glimpse at the future as the Plainview-Old Bethpage School District held its first Career Cafe of the year.

The morning session on Nov. 17 at the Mattlin Middle School was hosted by Business Teacher Scott Lieberman in conjunction with the district's Business Department / Internship Programs.   

At this event, 7th graders were matched with their career interests based on an earlier survey. During the event they met with professionals in three different career areas for round-table discussions.  

More than 50 professionals representing some 25 industries including professional athletes, business leaders, engineers, artists and doctors participated. The adults discussed their personal experiences, education, salaries, and the positive/negative aspects of the occupation.   

Lieberman said he was grateful for the community's participation and the district's support. "It is important to bridge the gap between education and careers to better prepare our students for tomorrow's challenges," Lieberman said.

Professionals who would like to participate in a future Career Café or the district's Internship Program can contact Lieberman at  Lieberman.educator@gmail.com.