Students, teachers, and business/ community members who participated in the Greenfield 5th-grade career discover day pose for a group photo outside of McClain High School.

Students learn the soldering skills needed to create a Battle Bot

The class, taught by Mr. Steve Parlin, has seen lots of success in recent years.  Upon speaking to Mr. Parlin, he said that the class was like a travel agency- helping people plan for their future destinations when they might not know where to start or what to prepare for.

Mock interviews are also an excellent way for local businesses to meet students who are ready to start a career. It allows them to identify potential future employees and build connections with them before they enter the workforce.

When asked about their favorite part of the Makerspace, they both answered in different ways. Carson attributed his favorite part of the Makerspace to “getting to build and manufacture new things.” Brady answered, “The 3D printing lab. Several computers let you work on drafting items that you can then 3D print.”

Our School Year 2025 report celebrates the collective impact of our village, the educators who teach, the employers who mentor, the families who encourage, and the students who are boldly exploring who they can become. Together, we are strengthening pathways, uplifting possibilities, and shaping a future in which every student is equipped not just to navigate their career journey, but to design it.

Over the course of the year, Blake Brown, a senior at Williamstown Middle/High School, will cover all the career paths available at the airport, from maintenance and safety to business and operations. BB2C is always excited to bring on new high school intern host sites and watch how they customize their needs to the interests and skills of high school students.

Business representatives had positive experiences, sharing that “getting to educate students about the future of a potential career,” “demonstrating the possible career paths that you can do with an accounting degree,” and “seeing a student gain clarity about her pathway” were highlights for them. 

Lara Coghlan, BB2C’s Internship Coordinator and AmeriCorps member, emphasized that, “Long-term internship opportunities like this would not be possible without the involvement of the school, which understands and promotes the benefits its students are receiving from these experiences.” She has the opportunity to oversee this unique program this year.

The evening included small group discussions where participants rolled up their sleeves to brainstorm actionable solutions. Conversations centered on supporting the upcoming workforce reduction, countering misconceptions about “brain drain,” and identifying community factors that influence recruitment and retention.