Career And College Exploration Day Gets Bourne Students Thinking About Futures
Bourne High School held its first-ever Career and College Exploration Day on November 4, a day that gave students the opportunity to explore the wealth of future pathways available to them in post-graduation life.
Students from the classes of 2023, 2024 and 2025 got to spend the day in the community, engage in hands-on learning and hear from professionals in a variety of industries. A press release from Bourne Public Schools said there were 12 opportunities for BHS students to choose from, including exploration of career industries and colleges, and discussions with experts about the opportunities that await students after graduation.
“This event was a huge success, and we could not have asked for a better day weather-wise,” Bourne High School Principal Amy K. Cetner said. “Students were able to choose options based on their specific interests, which really supported student engagement and made the trips so worthwhile for all involved. We are looking forward to continuing this event in future years if possible.”
Students broke off into their designated groups after meeting at Bourne Middle School. From there, BHS students went all over. Some took a general look at college through tours at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and Bridgewater State University, while others got a more specialized look at programs such as Cape Cod Community College’s Aviation Maintenance Technology program at the Plymouth Municipal Airport and Massachusetts Maritime Academy’s vessel experiences.
Students from the Class of 2026 went to Camp Burgess for group activities and problem-solving challenges; elsewhere, members of Zephyr Education Foundation took students aboard a boat on the Vineyard Sound and to Woods Hole’s science facilities to learn about oceanography and marine biology.
At the Sandwich Glass Museum and the Cahoon Museum of American Art, students learned about various mediums of art and were treated to tours and expert discussions. Other programs for the day included an exploration of cranberry bog farming and the food industry, a tour and discussion on the importance of Bourne’s conservation areas, an introduction to law enforcement career pathways, local internship opportunities and a behind-the-scenes look at the communications industry with local outlets.
“The Bourne Public Schools would like to acknowledge all of the many businesses and community groups who opened their doors and welcomed our students for this very special and impactful day,” Superintendent Kerri Anne Quinlan-Zhou said press release.