News from the
COLLEGE & CAREER ACADEMIES
OF PROVISO WEST
VOLUME 2 | ISSUE 4 | APRIL 2020
Are you caught up on eLearning? Does the dog hide when you suggest another walk? Have you mastered every video game available?
Have you cleaned your closet?!?

If you just answered yes to any (or all) of the above, I have a great idea!
Why not log into Naviance, our awesome online college and career platform?!

There is so much to explore right at your fingertips!

Discover your strengths and interests! Set goals! Develop communication skills! Watch Roadtrip Nation videos about interesting careers! Explore colleges and take virtual tours! Understand budgeting and financial planning! The options are endless.

CLICK HERE to log in to the Proviso West Naviance site. Your username is PW+ your ID number. Forgot your password? Try resetting using the link under the login box. Still stuck? E-mail katefoster@pths209.org and request a reset.

We're thinking of you, Panthers!

COMING SOON: Advanced Manufacturing Lab opening for the 2020-2021 School Year!
The incredible classroom space offers a clear, safe view into the lab.
The lab will offer students an opportunity for hands-on learning using manual mills, manual lathes, and CNC machines in addition to a number of hand tools and related equipment.
The space is filled with natural light and safe, for equipment, materials, and projects.

Extraordinary advancements to the Technology Department programs and curriculum are in progress at Proviso West. We eagerly anticipate our students exploring their passions in our hands-on lab spaces! As our school community is sheltering in place due to COVID-19, our Maintenance Team is hard at work creating a reinvigorated PLTW Engineering & Robotics Lab that will be ready as soon as we are cleared to return to school! Renovations for the Advanced Manufacturing Lab are scheduled to begin this spring or early summer with completion expected in time for students' return in the fall. Next year, students enrolled in the Introduction to Engineering Design and Mastery of Metal - Manual Mill & Lathe courses will be the first to experience our state of the art Advanced Manufacturing Lab!
Make the best of being stuck in the house...
go on a virtual tour of a college campus!
Employability Skills Workshop!
Sophomores students from all three College & Career Academies learned about personal branding, customer service, business communication AND had an opportunity to receive one-on-one coaching on how to best present themselves in a job interview!
Students dressed for success for this day of workshops hosted in partnership with Junior Achievement, the Bellwood Chamber of Commerce, and CareerBuilder Chicago! Our sophomores impressed our volunteers with their poise and preparation, and a number of students were invited to participate in a job shadow!
Alumni Profile: Destini Arceo
Graduated from Proviso West : 2015
College Attended: Roosevelt University
College Major: Bachelors degree in Elementary Education with an ESL endorsement
Celebrated college graduation: May 8th, 2020!
Greek life & college activities: Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority
What she is proud of: I am proud of being a first-generation graduate. I am also proud of joining a sorority that has a philanthropic focus on fighting hunger.
Encouraging words: To the Class of 2020: First, let me tell you how proud I am. I was once in your position, patiently waiting to receive my high school diploma. Your education doesn't stop here - the journey is just beginning! You will be starting your college courses this fall and I promise you will love it. All your trials and tribulations throughout your high school experience have led to this. Now, you may sit down and ask yourself who am I? What do I want to do? My best advice is to look at what you value in life. What gives you purpose? Is it protecting others? Is it teaching someone something new? Or maybe it's drawing? In college, you are in the drivers seat. But don't you worry there will be times you have to switch gears. Don't let it derail you from your path! Trust me - I know you will figure it out. I also want to say sorry from the bottom of my heart that many things you were looking forward to had to be canceled due to COVID-19. I feel for you deeply and I want you to know every staff member and PWHS is proud of you! Most of all, be proud of yourself because YOU DID IT! The best news I have is your relationships don't stop with your favorite teachers or staff members once you graduate Proviso West - they only grow stronger. I graduated in 2015 and still keep in contact with many staff from PWHS who help support me in my endeavors. Remember, the future is in your hands and I know you will make the world a better place. Congratulations, class of 2020!
Coolest thing she did while in college: I got to meet Common the rapper at my university's annual American Dream Conference.
Plans for the future: I plan on becoming an elementary school teacher! I also plan to get my master's in education administration and one day become a principal!
Volunteers Welcome!
As our sophomores embark on the first year of coursework in their program of study, The College & Career Academies of Proviso West would like to thank everyone who participated in the planning and activities for the inaugural year of our Academies in 2018-2019! We appreciate those who attended an Industry Council meeting, assisted with the planning of an event, shared your expertise with our students, served as consultant or thought partner, gave your feedback on a logo, a document, or a grant application, and most importantly - LOVED the Proviso West Panthers we serve on a daily basis!

Are you interested in volunteering as a career speaker, teaching students workplace readiness skills through an interview workshop, joining an Industry Council, or offering your expertise in a variety of ways?

Please click the button below to share your interest.
What are the College & Career Academies of Proviso West?
The College & Career Academies of Proviso West endeavor to prepare students to confidently pursue the post-secondary training and career path of their choosing in a globally competitive society. Driven by student interest and workforce projections, our Academies provide access to authentic, hands-on learning experiences that cultivate social and emotional well-being through teamwork, critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity. 


Within our three College & Career Academies, all students choose a program of study comprised of academically rigorous core subjects and specialized courses in their career area of interest. Students will progress through their Academy with peers who share similar interests and a common team of teachers, which builds camaraderie and a culture of belonging. 

The College & Career Academies at Proviso West include the Freshman Success Academy (FSA) and the three college and career academies beginning in the sophomore year:

Wellness & Society Academy (WSA)

Technology & Innovation Academy (TIA)

Global Business Academy (GBA)

For additional information about each Academy, click 'Learn More' below.
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For more information, please contact:
Ms. Kate Foster | College & Career Academy Coordinator
Direct: 708.202.6501 | Cell: 708.616.4276 | katefoster@pths209.org