POBJFKHS Business Department Earns Statewide Award

Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School's (POBJFKHS) Business Department was honored with the Department of the Year Award by the Business Teachers Association of New York State (BTANYS). This award recognizes teaching departments that provide outstanding business education to their students.

The Business Teachers Association of New York State (BTANYS) supports and advocates for business educators by providing networking and professional development opportunities, with a focus on enhancing students’ readiness for college, careers, and civic life.

At POBJFKHS, the Business Department offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes:

• Business Management and Entrepreneurship and Business Law, both of which provide state Career and Technical Education diploma endorsements.
• W!SE Financial Literacy and Microsoft Office Specialist courses, offering industry-recognized credentials.
• 10 college-level courses, including a real estate class that enables students to earn their New York State Sales License while still in high school.
• A work-based learning program that provides real-world experience through internships and job opportunities.

These programs are complemented by extracurricular activities such as DECA, Moot Court, the Wall Street Investors Club, and the Business Honor Society, offering students additional avenues for growth and leadership.

“As the coordinator of the business department, I am immensely proud and thrilled that we have been named the NYS Business Department of the Year,” said District Social Studies Chairperson and Business Department Coordinator Maria Carnesi. “This honor reflects the hard work, dedication, and innovation of an incredible team of educators, whose commitment to providing outstanding educational experiences for our students truly sets them apart. It is a wonderful recognition of their collective efforts and fuels POB's excitement to continue raising the bar in business education.”

For more information about the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District, please visit the District’s website at www.pobschools.org. Exciting activities happening throughout the District and programs celebrating student achievement can also be found on the District’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pobschools/.