Windsor Central High School students took immediate steps toward their futures on Wednesday, whether their plans include college or immediate entry into the workforce.

WCHS’ Class of 2026 was instantly admitted to SUNY Broome during the shared admission event, the Windsor CSD/SUNY Broome College Express Partnership. A job fair featuring 24 local employers followed the College Express event.
This is the seventh year of the College Express Partnership. Windsor Central High School’s Class of 2020 became the first full class in history to be immediately admitted to SUNY Broome.
While completing their senior year of high school, seniors can also engage in free “learning workshops,” regardless of whether they choose to attend SUNY Broome. Workshops will cover topics such as scholarships, financial aid, advising, housing, placement assessments, and more.

“The College Express Partnership has been a wonderful benefit to our students as they’ve weighed their academic and professional choices after graduation. The College Express Partnership shows them how accessible higher education can be, and the workshops available at this event will help them in whatever avenue they choose,” said Dr. Jason Andrews, Superintendent of the Windsor Central School District.

WCHS Class of 2025 member Braden Wisnieski spoke to current Black Knights about his experience at SUNY Broome.

“I want to be a PE teacher so I knew SUNY Broome wouldn’t be the only place I’d be going, but I knew it’s where I wanted to start,” said Wisnieski. “There’s a notion that sometimes when you go to college, you’re just a number. At SUNY Broome, you’re more than a number. They care about getting you on the right path.”

"This event with Windsor High School is one we look forward to each year, because it gives every senior a venue to consider their individual college and career goals," Dr. Tony D. Hawkins, President of SUNY Broome, said. "Whether they start at SUNY Broome and transfer onto a four-year institution, or spend a year or two getting the training they need to enter the workforce, there is a path for each of these seniors at their community's college." 

WCHS senior Makynzie Woodward is going to SUNY Broome to study nursing. She took full advantage of Wednesday’s admissions event.

“I think it just gives you peace of mind. You don’t have to worry about not getting into a school and you’ll have a lot of opportunities,” said Woodward.

Immediately following this event, WCHS hosted a job fair in the gymnasium with 24 employers, including United Health Services, Guthrie, and the New York State Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation.

“We have about 11-12 permanent positions. But we balloon out and hire 60-65 seasonal positions for spring and summer. Our goal is to explain the different pay scales for office, maintenance, and lifeguard positions,” said Michael Boyle, a park manager for New York State Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation. “We also explain that we have permanent positions across New York state.”

WCHS senior Tristan Swingle, who studies masonry at BOCES, is strongly considering a four-year apprenticeship with the International Union of Bricklayers and Skilled Craftsworkers, who were represented at the job fair.

“This opens opportunities for students to talk to different aspects of the workforce,” said Swingle. “I’m not 100 percent sure, but I think this is what I’m going to do.”

Administrators hoped the students learned more about the range of opportunities available after graduation.  

“Our goal is to support all our students, no matter what career path they choose after high school: college, workforce, or military,” said WCHS principal Toby Youngs.