Center Moriches High School 10th grade students gained various career readiness skills after working with local business representatives during the school’s Elevator Pitch Development Event, organized by Career and Employment Options. Local business volunteers pushed into English classes to teach students how to use their verbal and observational skills to pitch products such as insurance, pharmaceuticals and essential oils.

During the Elevator Pitch Event, groups of students received information about a representative(s)’ company and select students from each group gave a sales pitch on the product to the entire class. Additionally, the sophomores further tested their newly acquired skills by pitching a random object, such as a rubber ducky, a cup or a wacky toy. Awards were then given to students with the most spirited, best crowd pleasing and top sales pitches.

The event is part of the district’s school-to-community partnership which brings together students, community leaders, educators and parents. These groups collaborate through programs, workshops and events that connect students to authentic, real world educational opportunities.

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Date Added: 2/2/2024