General Information
The KEYSTONE programs are an initiative of NextGen Immersions, LLC in partnership with the Carey Institute for Global Good in Rensselaerville, NY where many of the workshops are hosted. The KEYSTONE mission is to inspire today’s young minds to set higher achievement goals and make meaningful contributions to our community, nurturing a brighter world and more vibrant future for the Capital Region. Students in grades 5 through 12 discover future possibilities in meaningful, emerging and growing professional sectors through high-energy, all-day workshops and seminars led by career professionals and subject matter experts.
OBJECTIVES:
Keystone programs aim to:
- Provide more than 1,500 Capital Region students annually with educational enrichment opportunities, expanding students’ horizons and introducing them to new career possibilities through extraordinary mentorship and hands-on learning.
- Inspire 200 Capital Region educators with new teaching ideas, techniques and materials to apply in the classroom.
- Spark young minds’ interests in new and interesting career opportunities, encourage students to dream big and introduce pathways for academic and professional goals.
AN INVITATION:
We invite classroom teachers and their select students to enroll in those workshops being offered at this time. Yearly offerings are based on mentor availability and funding. Workshop Registration Forms are on the bottom of each program page listed on the program drop-down tab. For more information, email NextGenImmersions@gmail.com and write “Keystone” in the subject line.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Schools must contact their appropriate BOCES service, listed below, to determine their district’s eligibility and to apply for the “Arts in Education” aid. Paperwork should be submitted to BOCES at lease 3 weeks prior to events.
Capital Region………..518-464-3910
DCMO/ONC……………607-335-1419
HFM BOCES……………518-736-4360
Questar III……………..518-489-6832
WSWHE……………..….518-581-3581
PLEASE NOTE:
- All workshops are BOCES aid-able.
- Most workshops are held at the Carey Institute for Global Good in Rensselaerville. Other sites (Canajoharie, Clifton Park, Saratoga Springs) are available based on registration sign-up.
- Schools must notify Keystone on the workshop registration form if selected workshop times need to be modified. Arrival and dismissal times vary and are listed on the registration forms.
- Registration is on a first-come basis with three to five schools in attendance at each workshop.
- Fees and number of students for Keystone programs vary based on age group and program. Refer to the registration forms for details
- Breakfast snack, lunch and materials are provided by Keystone.
- Some workshops require completion of prep work prior to attendance.
- If interested or need more information, contact Alison Miller at NextGenImmersions@gmail.com and add “Keystone” in the subject bar.
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