Practice Lab

CCL scholars participate in Practice Labs throughout the academic year. Practice Labs are specialized sessions designed to practice skills introduced over the summer.

CCL scholars have the opportunity to continue exploring majors and career pathways throughout the school year. Along with faculty or industry-led sessions, students will work with advisors on soft skill development.

Practice Labs take place once a month in September, October, November, January, February, and March. Program dates are determined in the summer each year and take into consideration the NYC Department of Education academic calendar.

Currently-enrolled scholars should attend at least one Practice Lab in the Fall and at least one in the Spring.

Fall 2024 Practice Labs

September 21, 2024 — Forensic Social Work: Part 1 with Professor Terrance Coffie (Exploratory) and Environmental Science with Professor Mary Killilea (Immersive)
October 19, 2024 — Therapy Careers with Autumn Bush & Dani Wendricks (Exploratory) and STEM Pathways with Dr. Eugene Manley, Jr. (Immersive)
November 16, 2024 — Music Business with Professor Kathy Iandoli (Exploratory) and Game Design with Professor Eric Zimmerman (Immersive)

Spring 2025 Practice Labs

January 25, 2025 — Real Estate with Professor Marc Norman (Exploratory) and Sports Management with Dr. Daniel Kelly II (Immersive)
February 22, 2025 — Forensic Social Work: Part 2 with Professor Terrance Coffie (Exploratory) and Real Estate with Professor Dustin Jones (Immersive)
March 15, 2025 — Practice Lab speakers forthcoming

As scholars move through high school, the Practice Lab focuses more closely on supporting students through the college application process or determining a post-secondary pathway that suits their needs. We’ll help students map their post-secondary pathways and answer questions like: What are my options after high school? What is the FAFSA? When should I apply to college?

Eligibility

All students who participate in the summer-based College & Career Lab program are required to participate in at least one Practice Lab during the fall and spring semesters of the school year.