BASD Career Pathways

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I am so proud of the curiosity, initiative, and willingness to learn our students showed this year through our Career Pathways experiences, and I am so grateful to the amazing community partners who made these opportunities possible!

Check out our Career Pathways 2025-2026 Wrap-Up to see some of the things our students had to say about their experiences.

🔗 Link to Wrap-Up: bit.ly/BASDCPWrap-Up

Wednesday is the last day to apply for these internships next year! Don't miss an opportunity to get real-world experience in a field you are interested in!

Find all the applications on our Career Opportunities Board --> https://bit.ly/BASDcb2026

The students in our pre-apprenticeship program did an amazing job showing our guests what they know and what they've been working on. We could not be more proud!

Talk to your counselor if you want to be part of this awesome program next year!

Applications are open for our Legal Studies Internship next year! Due to the popularity of the experience, we will be running two cohorts, one in Marking Period 1 and one in Marking Period 3. This gives more students a chance to fit it into their schedule. Check out the attached flyer for details! Applications are due May 18th.

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Interested in a career in media, marketing, or communications? Check out our Student Communications Internship Program! We’re now accepting applications for semester-long interns for the 2026-2027 school year, as well as for students interested in a one-day summer job shadow to explore the field. Applications are due May 18th.

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Last week, Rachel Hall, pilot and Director of Aviation Programs at Moravian University, visited Liberty High School to speak with a very captive audience of students interested in aviation. She shared insights into the different pathways to becoming a pilot, as well as the various educational options available.

Students learned a great deal about a career field that isn’t often explored at the high school level. It was especially exciting for students to learn that Moravian will be launching its own aviation program this fall, right down the block from them!

They asked thoughtful questions, and several even followed up with her afterward for additional information and guidance in choosing a program for their future. I am continuously amazed at how busy professionals such as Rachel take the time to take kids they just met "under their wing" and help them with their future goals. The Lehigh Valley is such a special community!

Students often share that they are interested in mental health or psychology, but many are still unsure which specific career path is right for them. Today, a group of those students had the opportunity to learn from Quanesha Johnson of BTG Counseling and Educational Services about the many different directions available within the mental health field. She challenged the common stereotype that therapy is simply talking to someone while they lie on a couch, helping students see the profession in a new light.

She also spoke about how to build a business around your passions, strengths, and personality. To top it off, she offered students the chance to job shadow with her, which is an incredible and uncommon opportunity for high school students.

This week, students at both BASD high schools had the opportunity to learn about the wide variety of healthcare programs available at NCC. Career Readiness Specialist Rachel Fuehrer shared information about the many program options, the high school courses students should consider taking, the grades needed for admission into specific programs, and projected job growth in each field.

Students asked questions about everything from dentistry and sonography to how funeral service programs work. Some even stayed afterward to ask about elective recommendations for high school or to share their future plans. Rachel made it clear that although she represents NCC, much of the guidance she provided is universal, so every student left with valuable knowledge that can help guide their future path.

If you’ve ever wondered what it is like to be a firefighter or part of an aircraft rescue, check out ABE’s Junior Fire Camp this summer! Head over to their website to sign up!

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