Berkeley College to Host July 8 Summer Career Workshops for High School Students in Woodland Park, NJ

Photo Caption: High school students can gain valuable insight into some of today's exciting career fields during the Berkeley College 2026 Summer Career Workshops, held on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Woodland Park campus, 44 Rifle Camp Road. The interactive event is open to high school students seeking training and skills for their educational and career journeys.

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High school students can gain valuable insight into some of today's exciting career fields during the Berkeley College 2026 Summer Career Workshops, held on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Woodland Park campus, 44 Rifle Camp Road. Students can choose from one of five specialized workshops: business, fashion, design, healthcare, or justice studies. Attendees will hear from industry professionals and participate in interactive seminars to learn about the training and skills they need to begin their educational and career journeys. The event is free, but registration is required.

"The Berkeley College Summer Workshops offer high school students career exploration and an opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with Berkeley College, their peers, and industry professionals," said Laurie McBrinn, High School and Community Relations Coordinator, Admissions, Berkeley College. "These workshops give students the chance to spend a day with professionals and professors while exploring their passions. Our participants engage, inspire, and support one another, which will make a lasting impact on their futures."

Register Today: Click here to register for the 2026 Summer Workshops at Berkeley College.

High school students can choose from five hands-on sessions:

Unleash Your Leadership: Careers in Today's Business Environment

Attendees will explore careers in today's business environment and learn how leadership skills shape modern organizations.

Guest Speakers: Emilie Puliceo, Executive Assistant, Kaplen JCC on the Palisades; Crystal Fazzinga, Marketing Coordinator, Paterson Urban Enterprise Zone; and Stella Cicarone, Founder, SDC Consulting.

Fashion Frenzy: A Hands-on Workshop for Fashion Lovers

Students will participate in a hands-on fashion workshop focused on creativity, trend exploration, and the business of style with top professionals in the field.

Guest Speakers: Jasmine Stewart-Brown, Product Development Associate, Free Assembly - Walmart; Sofia Bosdandjian, Bridal Services Specialist, Vera Wang; and Vaughn Harper, Associate Store Manager, Merchandising, J.Crew.

Make. Create. Innovate: Unleash Your Design Potential

Students will discover design careers through interactive experiences that inspire innovation and creativity.

Guest Speakers: Tina Outieri, Entrepreneurial Design Leader, Ethan Allen Global, Inc.; Melissa Fotusky, Design Concierge, Sherwin-Williams; and Kathy Lopez, Art Director and Creative Partner.

Healing Careers: Navigating the Future of Healthcare

Students will learn about healthcare career pathways and the skills needed to succeed in today's growing healthcare industry from working professionals and Berkeley College professors.

Guest Speakers: Elizabeth Wyche, Surgical Processing Technician, Morristown Medical Center; Youcy Fuentes, Hackensack Meridian Health; and Elisa Carrera, Outreach Coordinator, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey.

Justice in Focus: Exploring Crime, Law, and Society

Students will explore crime, law, and society while gaining insight into justice-related career opportunities.

Guest Speakers: Anthony Graham, Police Officer, NJ TRANSIT Police Department; Shamisa Anthony Hickman, Law Clerk, Scura, Wigfield, Heye, Stevens & Cammarota, LLC; and Kim Swilpa, Executive Director, New Jersey Angels.

About Berkeley College

Berkeley College, founded in 1931, is a career-focused institution accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education that offers students Master's, Bachelor's, and Associate's degree and Certificate programs in more than 20 career fields. The College also offers Continuing Education programs to enhance career credentials.

Berkeley College has campuses in New York City and in Newark, Woodbridge, and Woodland Park, NJ, with more than 4,000 students enrolled. In addition, Berkeley College Online® serves a global population. U.S. News & World Report has named Berkeley College among the Best Colleges for Online Bachelor's Programs and among the Best Online Bachelor's Programs for Veterans for 13 consecutive years. Berkeley College is also ranked among the Best Regional Colleges/Universities in the North in the 2026 edition of the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges survey. The website address is https://BerkeleyCollege.edu.

The mission of Berkeley College is to empower each student to achieve lifelong success.

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