Career Exploration at Griffiss Business & Technology Park For the first time, SABA was able to conduct a summer youth employment program at Rome Free Academy. Students who participated in our five-week program experienced a career exploration unit by completing career development activities. Students worked on math skills, toured businesses at Griffiss Technology Park, listened to classroom speakers, went on college tours, and gave PowerPoint presentations about all of their learning experiences. For many of the students in the class, this was their first work experience. The response from the students was that this was a fun program and they learned a lot.
	Health Careers Program Once again, SABA students participated in the five-week health careers summer work program at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare. Students participated from Holland Patent, New Hartford, Oriskany, Sauquoit Valley, Proctor, and Westmoreland high schools. More than 30 students worked in various departments throughout the hospital including maternity, pharmacy, radiology, intensive rehab, physical therapy, and ambulatory surgery. By exposing students to a wide variety of careers in the medical field, their goals become a reality. At the same time, the program gives students a valuable perspective of what these types of careers might be like.
	Civil Engineering Program During the summer, twelve students from Proctor, Whitesboro, and New Hartford High School participated in a five-week program that provided an in-depth look at a career in civil engineering. With the help of the NYS Department of Transportation (DOT), students were able to take part in a bridge inspection, tour various engineering sites, and gain experience using Global Positioning System (GPS). In addition, students explored different career opportunities and developed a career plan for their future.
	Construction Trades Program
	Students from Proctor High School spent five weeks of the summer researching, designing, and building three unique doghouses. With the guidance of Mr. Rick Geers, a technology teacher from Proctor, students received hands-on experience in a carpentry career. The doghouses were donated to charity.