Whittier Tech Hosts Successful Exploratory Program for Sending Schools

Haverhill High School seniors, from left, Braxton Caswell, Yomar Alicea, Andy Gomez, and Jaden Capeles received certificates of completion for successfully completing Whittier Tech's exploratory program. (Photo Courtesy Whittier Tech)

Superintendent Maureen Lynch is pleased to announce that Whitter Tech hosted a successful exploratory program for high school seniors from sending communities.

Haverhill High School seniors Braxton Caswell, Yomar Alicea, Andy Gomez, and Jaden Capeles, and Triton High School senior Elliot Johnson, of Rowley, completed the exploratory program on May 19, where they received certificates of completion and were treated to a celebratory breakfast.

The eight-week long program offers area students from sending schools to explore the variety of technical and vocation programs that Whittier Tech offers to students.

Each week students explored a new subject with Whittier Tech instructors. Subjects included Marine Technology, taught by Mike Murray; Masonry, taught by Matt Palmer; Metal Fabrication, taught by Steve Palmer; Auto Body, taught by Paul Debenedictis; Advanced Manufacturing, taught by Bruce Boisselle; Culinary Arts, taught by William Yameen; Plumbing, taught by Eli Roy; and Carpentry, taught by Mike Sandlin.

All five students who completed the program will be participating in Whittier Tech's summer Career Technical Institute (CTI) in the Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, or Auto Body programs.

"Throughout the program, these students have exhibited exceptional enthusiasm and a strong work ethic, which has undoubtedly contributed to their success,” said Vocational Coordinator Amanda Crosby. “Their positive attitude and willingness to explore various shops and trades have allowed them to broaden their horizons and discover their true passions.”

This is the second time Whittier Tech has offered the exploratory program to sending schools students, and plans to continue this program next year.

“Congratulations to these students for completing the exploratory and learning more about their future career path,” said Superintendent Lynch. “Our programs offer students a unique experience where they can explore technical programs centered around careers that interest them. Our exploratory program gives non-vocational school students the opportunity to explore those interests further through hands-on and interactive learning. I wish them all the best as they continue their studies with our CTI program this summer."