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Rebecca Turner Academy students explore career pathways through Preparing for Your Future Series

Students in class listening to presenter
Rebecca Turner Academy students explore career pathways through Preparing for Your Future Series

As part of the school counselor-led Preparing for Your Future series, students at Rebecca Turner Academy took their career exploration beyond the classroom with two inspiring and hands-on events aimed at turning passions and interests into real-world aspirations. In late March, students visited the Westchester School for Medical and Dental Assistants, where they had the unique opportunity to observe and practice essential skills used daily in the medical field.

From taking each other’s blood pressure to operating EKG machines and even drawing blood, these practical experiences deepened students’ interest in the growing fields of healthcare and allied health professions.

The series continued this Thursday, when students welcomed Mr. Cruz from Universal Technical Institute. His presentation offered an in-depth look at the admissions process, curriculum, and core competencies needed to succeed in the automotive and technical trades. Students gained valuable insight into what it’s like to train and work in these dynamic and high-demand industries.

These opportunities, coordinated through the Preparing for Your Future initiative, are helping Rebecca Turner Academy students connect their passions to purpose, guiding them toward meaningful and attainable career pathways.

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Students in class listening to presenter
Rebecca Turner Academy students explore career pathways through Preparing for Your Future Series

As part of the school counselor-led Preparing for Your Future series, students at Rebecca Turner Academy took their career exploration beyond the classroom with two inspiring and hands-on events aimed at turning passions and interests into real-world aspirations. In late March, students visited the Westchester School for Medical and Dental Assistants, where they had the unique opportunity to observe and practice essential skills used daily in the medical field.

The series continued this Thursday, when students welcomed Mr. Cruz from Universal Technical Institute.

 

 

Students coming up to talk to presenters.
RTA continues "Preparing for Your Future" series with healthcare panel discussion

Rebecca Turner Academy continued its "Preparing for Your Future" series with a visit from the Director of the Westchester County Association/Workforce Development program on Thursday, March 20, 2025. This series, led by School Counselor Jennifer Goire-Peralta, aims to expose students to the various academic and trade programs that await them! 

Rebecca Turner Academy holds mid-year graduation dinner
Rebecca Turner Academy holds mid-year graduation dinner

On Thursday, March 13, 2025, Rebecca Turner Academy held a graduation dinner for seniors who graduated in January at Vybez Restaurant. This event gave graduates the opportunity to dress nicely and celebrate all of their accomplishments with family, friends and school staff. 
 

Principal posing with student and founder of scholarship foundation
RTA Senior accepts $250 scholarship from the Tishe Foundation

On Friday, February 28, 2025, Rebecca Turner Academy senior Odary Wright accepted a scholarship award for $250 from the Tishe Foundation for demonstrating exceptional character and hard work in high school. Tisheema Brown, CEO and Founder of the Tishe Foundation, visited RTA to deliver the award and discuss all the exciting things he will be doing post-graduation.

Student with award and mom and school counselor.
RTA students celebrate academic accomplishments at award ceremony

Students at Rebecca Turner Academy were recognized for their academic achievements at their award ceremony on Thursday, December 19, 2024. Students received awards such as high honor roll, honor roll, the “Credit Recovery All-Star Award,” and other distinctions marking their success in the first marking period. 

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Rebecca Turner Academy UPK scholars create gingerbread houses before the holidays

Universal preschool scholars at Rebecca Turner Academy ended their holiday celebrations with a Gingerbread Extravaganza on Friday, December 20, 2024; complete with special snacks, sing-a-long songs and group games! Katharine McGuire, Edgar Brown and Laurie Kellogg, teachers at RTA, had a very special set up for the students and their guests, making the fall VIP event an unforgettable experience.