Pine Bush High School, Integrating Education and Career Readiness at the Highest Level

In this episode Harold King from the Council of Industry interviews Aaron Hopmayer, Principal of Pine Bush High School. Aaron Hopmayer, affectionately known as “HOP” talked about Pine Bush High School’s success in integrating STEAM into all disciplines and the booming enrollment in their summer enrichment academies (including their newest summer academy for Advanced Manufacturing). You can learn more about Pine Bush’s Summer Enrichment Academies here: • STEM Academy: www.pinebushschools.org/academics/sum…ies-2019/#med • Advanced Manufacturing Academy: www.pinebushschools.org/academics/sum…2019/#science Hop shares his experience overcoming obstacles, building engagement and generally doing whatever it takes because “its good for kids”. Pine Bush High School will also be hosting an Advanced Manufacturing and STEAM Careers Night on October 2nd designed for students with interests ranging from entry level positions to Engineers. All are welcome for an opportunity to meet with local manufacturers, colleges and trade schools. There will also be a chance to tour Pine Bush High School’s Innovation Center and Fabrication Labs. For more information on Pine Bush High School’s 2019 Manufacturing Day contact Aaron Hopmayer at: (845) 744-2031 ext. 3601 Aaron Hopmayer was also featured as the Leadership Profile in the Spring 2018 issue of HV Mfg Magazine: www.councilofindustry.org/wp-content/u…h_vision.pdf About Us: The Council of Industry has been the manufacturer’s association of the Hudson Valley since 1910. Council membership includes manufacturers and businesses related to the manufacturing industry throughout the region. It is a privately funded not-for-profit organization, whose mission is to promote the success of its member firms and their employees, and through them contribute to the success of the Hudson Valley community. www.councilofindustry.org/