SOUTHWICK – The Business Education Alliance (BEA) Advisory Board announced that the annual Appreciation and Recognition Reception, acknowledging Southwick student interns and their mentors, will be held Wednesday, April 15, at Southwick-Tolland Regional High School (STRHS) from 6-8 p.m. Twenty-five students and mentors will share their experiences as participants in the Diversified Learning Experience program during the academic year 2014-2015. The BEA will also hold its annual drawing of prizes, which supports the BEA scholarship fund. Refreshments will be served.
In addition to student/mentor awards, recognition will be bestowed upon Lindsey Michalik – Guidance Counselor, South Middle School, Westfield, for the Brian R. Johnson Outstanding Business/Organization Award in recognition of continued support of local students with job shadowing opportunities and internships.
The BEA works in conjunction with the River West School-to-Career Partnership and is also a part of the Massachusetts School-to-Career system. In its 21st year, the program has successfully admitted over 775 students.
According to several participants, the program’s success is based on three things – the supervision and assistance of Career Facilitator Kathryn Chandler, the student’s personal interest and goals, and the business mentor’s support of the student.
