“Work-Based Learning Pays”

CTI AND SKILLS USA PAY TRIBUTE TO MILITARY RECRUITERS AND VETERANS

Mr. Bonefont, Coordinator of Work-Based Learning Programs and a Retired Air Force Veteran and a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 170 in Poughkeepsie, addresses the students and honored guests about the meaning of “sacrifice” and “service” to country.  He thanked the military recruiters for their service to our students and praised their leadership in supporting education in Dutchess County.

Air Force Veteran and the Teacher of Security & Law Enforcement, Mr. Michael Kelly leads the group in a “moment of Silence” for those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

 

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Mr. Mitchell Shron, CTI Principal welcomes everyone and thanks them for their participation in CTI activities.

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Probably not known by many, is that the military recruiters also get involved with many school activities, without specifically recruiting for military positions. They proctor our ASVAB Career Exploration Program testing, which allows students to take this well known aptitude test without committing to any promise of military service.

The recruiters participate in our annual field day to help support the Skills USA fund drive for the state and national competitions. During the breakfast, the Skills USA Officers offered a special patriotic tribute to the military recruiters and Dutchess Boces Employees who are Veterans and presented them with a token of appreciation donated by Ms. Veronica Heller, Secretary to the Principal.

Veterans and Military Recruiters enjoying presentation at CTI.

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Skills USA Officers who presented at the breakfast.

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Several Vets sharing that “common bond”…

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Several were in attendance, including Mr. Lou Wood, a Coast Guard Veteran who served during the Vietnam War, and was a permanent substitute teacher at CTI; also present were Mr. Michael Kelly, Security and Law Enforcement Instructor, and an Air Force Veteran, and recruiters from the Navy, Air Force, Army and Marines. Several other invited guests who came to represent their family members were Mrs. Joan McMahon, representing her husband who is a Navy Veteran, and Mr. Bob Butler, representing his father, the late Mr. Robert Butler, Sr., who was an Air Force Veteran, who served during the Korean War and was an honored guest instructor at CTI.

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Military Recruiters and Veterans introduce themselves.

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Army and Air Force recruiters sit with Air Force Veteran, Mr. Michael Kelly.

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After a brief introduction, the invited Veterans recited the Pledge of Allegiance and held a moment of silence to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Mr. Mitchell Shron, CTI Principal, welcomed the Veterans and guests and thanked them for their service and their important part as “role models” for our students.

Oorah!!   Marine Recruiters looking sharp!

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Skills USA Officer Victoria and Chef Darcy Sala share a moment.

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After breakfast, the recruiters and Veterans in attendance enjoyed some time with the USA Skills students and were introduced to the culinary class who prepared a wonderful breakfast for everyone. Chef Darcy Sala and Chef Dan Tierney and the students from the senior culinary classes, organized the breakfast fare and provided a wonderful breaking setting for our military recruiters and Veterans.

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For more information on career opportunities with the Department of Defense, contact our local military recruiters. If you want more information on the ASVAB Career Exploration Program, please contact Mr. Bonefont, Coordinator of Work-Based Learning Programs at 845.486.8001, ext. 307

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THANKS TO ALL OUR VETERANS FOR THEIR SERVICE TO COUNTRY,

AND THANKS TO THE SKILLS USA OFFICERS FOR THEIR LEADERSHIP.