CTE Monthly Newsletter

On Monday, April 13th, our Teacher Practicum students were trained in CPR and First-Aid.

Thank you to Jon Polak, Chief of Smithfield EMS for training our students! All students received their American Heart Association CPR and First-Aid Industry Certificate!

Troy Lange, a former student and attorney specializing in housing law, is scheduled to speak with students in early May.

Congratulations to Madeline Crapulli,1st Place winner in Rhode Island and 2nd Place Nationally in SIFMA Foundation’s Fall 2025 InvestWrite competition.

Madeline, a student at Smithfield High School, reflected on her most and least favorite Stock Market Game investments, exploring the pressure of market swings and the importance of research, discipline and planning to prevail. By connecting their experience investing in a volatile market to an improved long-term, diversified strategy for the future, Madeline wowed the thousands of financial professionals judging InvestWrite’s analyst-style essays.

Kendall is a senior in our Law and Public Safety CTE Program.

Recently, Kendall completed her 1-on-1 mock trials in Law II in the month of April and was exceptional.

Currently, she is finishing up her work-based learning experience working with the Smithfield Police Department as an explorer. Law Enforcement Exploring is a youth development program centered around the five areas of program emphasis: career opportunities, leadership experience, life skills, service learning and character education.

The purpose of the Explorer program is to educate and involve youths in police operations and to interest them in a future career in law enforcement.

Next year, Kendall will be attending Roger Williams University to study Criminal Justice and Law.

Congratulations to both teachers who completed their PLTW Engineering Training! Mr. Sosnowski will be teaching Principles of Engineering during the 26-27 school year and Mr. Thibaudeau will be teaching Civil Engineering during the 27-28 school year!

The restaurant industry added 21,500 jobs in March as part of a broader job gain for the economy, according to government data. Restaurant staffing continues to be above pre-pandemic levels, with 76,800 more positions in the sector than there were in February 2020

Read more here!

Construction hiring rebounded in March, with the industry adding 26,000 jobs after a February decline, as contractors across all major subsectors--including specialty trades, building and heavy civil--expanded their workforces. The gains signal renewed momentum in 2026 hiring, though economists caution that rising fuel costs and broader economic uncertainty could pressure contractor demand and margins in the months ahead. Read full article here!

Read the infographic to see why!

Applications are now open for the 2026-2027 school year. Click the link to apply!

Lyons Property Group Paid Internship

Jim Murray, a 2006 graduate and the Chief Visionary Officer of Lyon Property Group, is offering a paid internship opportunity. Recently, he purchased a new Flooring Company. This internship is an opportunity to learn the in's and out's of owning/running a business and to assist with Marketing his new company. The location of the internship is 350 Station Street, Cranston, RI. Complete this Google Form if you are interested!

Complete this Google Form to apply!

Click here to learn more about Jimmy Murray.

Stop in to grab an application!

Stop by their location in Smithfield to pick up an application!

The Learning tree is looking for qualified students to apply at any of their 3 locations. You must be 16 years old to apply. Visit https://mylearningtree.net/careers/ to learn more or to apply or contact Raya Perry-Jerome.

A&W is hiring Kitchen and Counter help for their summer season. Check out the flyer for more info.

Must be 18 years old.

The Smithfield YMCA is hiring for their Summer Day Camp and Summer Recreation Camp. Please see the attached flyers for more information or contact Abby Kempski, Camp Director at abby@ymca1.or or 401-949-2480 ext. 101

Save the Bay: Internship

Save The Bay Internships are offered in a variety of fields, including communications, habitat restoration, education, and animal husbandry. Internships are offered on a semesterly basis (fall, spring, summer). The application typically opens 2-3 months in advance of the semester. Anyone, regardless of student status or age, may apply for the internship, so long as they can meet the time commitment.

Learn more and apply here: https://volunteer.savebay.org/internships/

Rhode Island DEM Seasonal Jobs

Hundreds of talented seasonal employees work hard each summer side by side with our full-time staff to make it possible for millions of people to enjoy Rhode Island's beautiful beaches, parks and natural places.

This is a paid internship opportunity. Learn more and apply here: https://dem.ri.gov/seasonal-jobs

Youth Program at Wildlife Clinic of RI

We are excited to announce the launch of our new Youth Program at the Wildlife Clinic of RI, designed for teenagers aged 13-17 who are passionate about wildlife conservation. This comprehensive program offers a range of opportunities, from hands-on experiences to reading and writing projects, catering to various learning styles.

Learn more and apply here: https://www.riwildliferehab.org/volunteer

Rhode Island Hospital

Volunteers must be willing to help others and have an interest in the healthcare community. Please note, all new volunteers must commit to serving as hospital ambassadors (greeters) for the first 30 hours. Volunteers at Rhode Island Hospital must be 14 years old or older and commit to at least 50 hours in total of service.

Visit this link to learn more.

South County Hospital

High school students have many volunteer opportunities at South County Hospital and are an important part of our volunteer team. Whether you're looking to gain experience in healthcare or give back to your community, you'll be performing interesting and meaningful work. We welcome Student Volunteers (age 16 or older). South County Hospital offers a Summer Volunteer Program for student and junior volunteers from June to August. Prospective volunteers can apply online and attend an informational session throughout the year to be considered for the program (informational sessions are not held in January). Applications will be accepted until June 1 and volunteer positions will be filled on a first-come, first-served basi

Click this link to apply.

Books Are Wings

Volunteer groups help pack books for our programs. This volunteer opportunity consists of sorting boxes of children's books by reading level, labeling the boxes, and getting them ready to go out to partner sites in our office. Volunteers can also participate in our Book Drives, defined by the generosity of the many individuals who donate books directly to us. We are also looking for community members who are interested in reading aloud at our programs and helping at events.

For more information and to apply, visit https://www.booksarewings.org/

Students can search for WBL placements through the Rhode Island Experiential Learning Navigator, which is a site where students browse opportunities by grade level, opportunity type, industry, and location.

All students in our CTE Programs are required to complete 80 hours of work-based learning by March of their senior year. These hours must be completed in a field related to their CTE Program. WBL hours can be arranged within a business organization, an independent contractor, a community or non-profit organization, or even within the school district. Students must submit a work-based learning form to the CTE advisor prior to beginning their hours. Hours must be logged quarterly using the WBL google doc. Upon completion of their hours, students must submit the WBL hours verification form. These documents can be found on our website.

$6,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2026

Eligibility Requirements

 Graduating CT/RI High School Senior

 An individual who is eligible for free or reduced lunch

 Minimum GPA of 2.5 (based on 4.0 scale)

 Acceptance to an accredited college or university for Fall 2026

Application deadline May 29, 2026

Visit this link for the application

**This non-traditional scholarship reimburses student who successfully complete the RI Dept of Business Regulation Real Estate Salesperson License Examination. Must be a permanent RI resident, have a high school diploma or GED.

Application is available in guidance or through this link.

Visit https://horatioalger.org/career-technical-education-scholarships/ to browse their various scholarships.

Deadline is June 15, 2026.

Be a graduating SHS senior accepted to an accredited university, college, technical / vocational school, apprenticeship program or other educational institution working to further their education in Plumbing, Refrigeration, Pipe Fitting or HVAC. Resident of Smithfield. This scholarship is NOT based on GPA.

Visit https://www.pinnaclefoundationri.org/apply-smithfield to apply. Deadline is April 25, 2026

April is Financial Literacy Month!

April 4-10th- National Robotics week

April 29th- World Veterinary Day

The Real Skills for Youth CyberNext Scholars Summer Academic Intensive at Rhode Island College is a grant funded, 4-week college course, for high school juniors and seniors (ages 16–18), running July 6–July 31. Students will take a college-level course in Cybersecurity or Artificial Intelligence and earn four college credits. Applications are due no later than Friday, May 29 at 5:00 PM. This will be a competitive program so applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. For more information or to register, please visit the following link: https://www.ric.edu/academics/our-schools/discover-school-business/institute-cybersecurity-emerging-technologies/cybernext-scholars

• NEIT has 11 different 1-week single topic tech camps in June and July with a wide range of topics, all giving students exciting experiential hands-on learning opportunities.

Smithfield High School is excited to announce we have partnered with NEIT to offer select seniors the opportunity to complete their senior year at NEIT and earn college credits towards a chosen degree program at NEIT. Students will have the opportunity to attend in-person courses at their East Greenwich campus during their senior year.

The career-ready areas of study include: Nursing and Health Sciences, Engineering, Digital Media and Graphic Design, Business Management, Criminal Justice, Automotive and Marine Technology, Cybersecurity and Information Technology, Building Trades, Video Game Development and Design, and Electronics, Robotics, and Drones. In order to apply, students must currently have a 3.0 GPA and maintain that GPA throughout their senior year.

If this is something you may be interested in, please see your school counselor for an application. There are a limited number of spaces! See your school counselor for an application.

Contact Information

Phone: 401-949-2050 ex 2313

Email: kluongo@smithfield-ps.org
Website: www.shsri.org