Building Tomorrow's Workforce
The Office of Workforce Development at SUNY Poly partners with schools, educators, community organizations, and industry to inspire the next generation of learners through career-connected Pre-Collegiate Outreach programs.
Through campus visits, workshops, camps, competitions, events, and other experiential learning opportunities, students explore high-demand fields while discovering how their interests align with future careers.
Our programs combine hands-on, project-based learning with meaningful career exploration, helping students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, teamwork, creativity, and leadership skills. Whether SUNY Poly does a program at your school or your students visit our campus, every experience is designed to inspire curiosity, build confidence, and prepare students for success in college and the workforce.
Programs by Grade Level
Every Pre-Collegiate Outreach experience is customized to meet the needs of your students and organization. Whether you're planning a classroom workshop, a campus visit, a camp, or a career exploration event, we work with you to create meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that align with your educational goals.
Elementary School: Discover
For students in grades K-5, programs focus on curiosity, creativity, and early exposure.
- Classroom visits, hands-on STEM activities, and interactive demonstrations
- Age-appropriate introductions to careers and college
Middle School: Explore
For students in grades 6-8, programs help connect student interests to future college and career pathways.
- Guest speakers with hands-on activities focused on the interests of the class
- Campus visits and career exploration
- Industry challenges - Project-based learning with SUNY Poly’s partners
- After-school, school break, and summer programming
High School: Prepare
For students in grades 9-12, programs provide deeper exposure to college majors, workforce pathways, and real-world learning experiences.
- Campus visits and career exploration
- College and Career Fairs
- CTE Pathway Collaboration
- Industry challenges
- After-school, school break & summer programming
- Internships at SUNY Poly through BOCES School to Careers
- Shadow Days - 16+ year old students shadow a SUNY Poly student
- Summer High School Internship Program
Support for Educators
SUNY Poly also partners with educators to support classroom instruction, professional development, and career-connected education.
- Professional development in emerging technologies
- Curriculum alignment support
- Faculty and staff participation on advisory boards
- Industry connections and partnership development
Partner With Us
A strong workforce pipeline begins before college.
SUNY Poly collaborates with school districts, BOCES, community organizations, nonprofits, government agencies, and industry partners to create educational experiences that inspire students and support regional workforce development.
Together, we can help students connect their interests to college opportunities, career pathways, and New York’s growing innovation economy.
Contact
To schedule a visit to SUNY Poly, request a school program, or explore partnership opportunities, contact:
John Reade
Director of Pre-Collegiate Outreach
Office of Workforce Development
Phone: 315-792-7343
Email: readej@sunypoly.edu
We are always looking for volunteers, please consider joining us!
