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Self Belief & Hard Work, A Recipe For Success: A Calais Student Story – Jacob M.

By |2025-06-04T13:32:16-04:00June 4th, 2025|12 Plus Program, Calais Happenings, Career & Technical Education, Inspiration, My Calais Story, Work Based Learning|

For some, the hustle and bustle of a pizzeria might seem like a chaotic and overwhelming place to work,  but for Calais School 12 Plus student Jacob M., the fast-pace and demanding environment at Johnny’s Pizzeria in Whippany is where [...]

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New Van Gives Students More Access to College & Career Exploration

By |2025-03-24T13:57:54-04:00March 24th, 2025|12 Plus Program, Calais Foundation, Calais Happenings, Career & Technical Education, Community Based Instruction, High School, Inspiration, Transition & Career Services, Work Based Learning|

Our Transition Program now has a new nine-seater van thanks to funding from Santander Bank and The Calais Foundation. The new van is already transporting students to the County College of Morris, local job sites and community-based outings. Our Transition [...]

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Calais WBL Student Gets a Flavor for Working in the Food Service Industry

By |2024-11-15T14:26:18-05:00November 15th, 2024|12 Plus Program, Calais Happenings, Career & Technical Education, Culinary, Inspiration, Work Based Learning|

We are excited to announce a recent partnership with Johnny’s Pizzeria of Whippany. This partnership developed through our Work Based Learning Program (WBL), has provided internship opportunities for students interested in the food service industry. Calais upper school and 12 [...]

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A Recipe for Success: The Calais School Partners with Two Fields Bakeshop

By |2024-05-23T14:36:40-04:00May 23rd, 2024|12 Plus Program, Calais Happenings, Career & Technical Education, High School, Inspiration, Work Based Learning|

The Calais School is proud to announce a recent partnership with Two Fields Bakeshop in Berkeley Heights. This partnership will give Calais School students participating in the school’s Work-Based Learning (WBL) program a taste of working in the niche bakery [...]

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The Calais School Employee Spotlight: Casey Wirtz

By |2024-04-30T14:48:30-04:00April 29th, 2024|12 Plus Program, Academics, Calais Happenings, Counseling, Inspiration|

What makes for a good school counselor? Start with the ability to listen and respond thoughtfully and effectively. Add to that patience, empathy and encouragement. That describes our own Casey Wirtz, Calais School Counselor for 12 Plus students. Ms. Wirtz [...]

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Spotlight on Local Business Partnerships: Best Buy

By |2024-03-25T11:33:01-04:00March 25th, 2024|12 Plus Program, Calais Happenings, Career & Technical Education, Inspiration, Transition & Career Services, Uncategorized, Work Based Learning|

Work Based Learning goes high-tech this year. Calais students participating in internships through the Work Based Learning (WBL) program get the chance to explore career paths through on-site, hands-on internships at several local businesses.  Starting in September 2023, students began [...]

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