Windsor Central High School juniors had a first-hand look at their potential future careers at the school’s seventh annual Day With Professionals Tuesday. 26 professionals from a range of careers helped students jump start their career exploration. Students spoke either one-one-one or in small groups with each professional.

Broome County District Attorney Paul Battisti and New York State Supreme Court Justice and Administrative Judge for the 6th Judicial District, Eugene Faughnan met with with students interested in a career in law, including WCHS junior Nora Drexler.

“I got to really connect to the professionals and learn what they do and how they help their communities,” said Drexler. “I really enjoyed talking to both of them. I learned more about what I want to do what their day-to-day looks like. Surprisingly, I found they really had a lot of fun at their jobs. They make a difference which is what I’m passionate about and what I’d like to do.”

The professionals met with high school juniors to talk about their professional paths and what the students can do to get the best start in their careers, whether their next step is college, the Military, or the workforce. 

“Day with Professionals is an opportunity for students to meet someone in a field they’re interested in pursuing after high school. It gives students the ability to connect with someone local, begin forming their network, and start finding opportunities like job shadows” said WCHS Career Counselor Heather Noyd. 

This event is part of Windsor’s Future Ready Knights program, which allows students to pursue careers through ten different pathways: Business/Finance, Career & Technical Education, Computer Science, Agriculture, Biomedical Science, Human Services, Fine Arts, Education, Construction Trades, and Engineering, with the help of internships, mentorships, and apprenticeships.