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Lewisburg students showcase SunTek culinary and criminal‑justice programs
Summary
Students from the SunTek career‑tech program described culinary coursework, a student‑run restaurant experience and criminal‑justice training that includes drone certification and industry credentials; presenters said the programs grant useful certificates and college credits.
Two students from the SunTek program spoke to the board about hands‑on career and technical education opportunities.
"My name is Roberto Gonzales, and I'm a senior here at Lewisburg, and I go to a site for culinary," Roberto said as he described learning knife skills, the five mother sauces, breakfast units and a student‑run restaurant that rotates job assignments weekly. He said the program provides real‑world experience and certificates that help with employment after graduation.
A second student described the criminal justice program, saying it offers practical, hands‑on training — traffic‑stop procedures, crime‑scene work and certifications including CPR and OSHA 10 — and noted the program’s drone certification for emergency use. He said the program can earn college credits (the student mentioned earning six credits toward Lackawanna) and helps clarify post‑high school career plans.
Board members asked about professional expectations for students (uniforms, grooming) and co‑op options. Presenters said uniforms and role rotations teach workplace standards and that co‑op placements are available but some students elect to remain in school for the experience.
The board thanked the students for their presentations and the programs’ role in preparing students for careers.
