Bridging to the Future: Preparing NYC Students for Professional Success
Today, our students took a significant step toward their futures as Bridges From School ToWork joined our classroom to dive deep into the expectations of a professional environment. This session focused on the essential "unwritten rules" of the workplace that prepare students for life after high school. Through engaging discussions, students tackled real-world dilemmas, such as the social etiquette of technology—specifically whether it is ever appropriate to text friends while on the clock—and the critical importance of punctuality and the impact of arriving late to a shift.
These lessons are a core component of Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS), which are designed specifically to help NYC students build a bridge between the classroom and the workforce. By exploring various career paths and practicing job readiness skills like effective communication and teamwork, students gain the confidence needed to navigate their next chapters. Whether they are heading toward immediate employment, specialized training programs, or college, these classes ensure that every student has the tools to turn their school experiences into tangible, real-life opportunities.
ONE MORE DAY until the Glam4Good event. Can't wait to see you there! Thank you to our 12th and 11th grade Fashion Marketing & Management students, Ms. Vaccaro, Ms. Damian and Ms. Nieves for working so hard on the beautiful set up for the event.
Aperture Foundation workshop at Baxter Street Photo Club: AP Art Students viewing the exhibition at Baxter Street as part of a 3 hour workshop with Aperture Foundation
Come play chess at Chess Club!
Every Tuesday 3:00pm - 4:30pm, room 744
Every Tuesday 3:00pm - 4:30pm, room 744
Congratulations to Seniors Empi Mends and Carolina Vargas who had their work selected for the MoMa Teens In Residence show, Imagined Futures, which opened on March 7th.
This past fall, the MoMa Teens in Residence put out an open call for art work that fit the title of their curated show. Using their knowledge of one and two point perspective, Ms. Minsky’s Senior Portfolio Development class made work in response to the theme and many submitted their work for consideration. In addition to the selected student works, all submitted art was celebrated in a slideshow at the opening. Congratulations to the following students who had their work highlighted in the slideshow:
Emily Calliste
Carina Cano Maldonado
Jarlyn Gutierrez-Delarosa
Lizbeth Hernandez Guzman
Jewel Luong
Lei Marcano
Suri McDonald
Andrea Onofre
Mia Ramirez Munoz
Alan Romano
Ray Weir
Imagined Futures is on view in the Lewis B. and Dorothy Cullman Education and Research Building at the Museum of Modern Art until April 26, 2026.
This past fall, the MoMa Teens in Residence put out an open call for art work that fit the title of their curated show. Using their knowledge of one and two point perspective, Ms. Minsky’s Senior Portfolio Development class made work in response to the theme and many submitted their work for consideration. In addition to the selected student works, all submitted art was celebrated in a slideshow at the opening. Congratulations to the following students who had their work highlighted in the slideshow:
Emily Calliste
Carina Cano Maldonado
Jarlyn Gutierrez-Delarosa
Lizbeth Hernandez Guzman
Jewel Luong
Lei Marcano
Suri McDonald
Andrea Onofre
Mia Ramirez Munoz
Alan Romano
Ray Weir
Imagined Futures is on view in the Lewis B. and Dorothy Cullman Education and Research Building at the Museum of Modern Art until April 26, 2026.
The Student Lab Squad is back at it, keeping our science department ahead of the game! 🧬🛠️
Shoutout to this dedicated crew for their essential work behind the scenes with Mr. Rosenthal. From unboxing new equipment to troubleshooting gear for Biology, Earth & Space Science, Chemistry, Physics, and our electives, these students make sure every experiment is "go" for launch.
Before any lab starts, the Squad is there testing the tech and prepping the setups to ensure everything runs perfectly for our classes. Thanks for being the technical backbone of our hands-on learning! 🧪🚀
Shoutout to this dedicated crew for their essential work behind the scenes with Mr. Rosenthal. From unboxing new equipment to troubleshooting gear for Biology, Earth & Space Science, Chemistry, Physics, and our electives, these students make sure every experiment is "go" for launch.
Before any lab starts, the Squad is there testing the tech and prepping the setups to ensure everything runs perfectly for our classes. Thanks for being the technical backbone of our hands-on learning! 🧪🚀
Spiraling the cube!
Students and parents in the Geometric Design class are working together on creating a spiral cube with modular origami to explore the properties of Platonic Solids.
Students and parents in the Geometric Design class are working together on creating a spiral cube with modular origami to explore the properties of Platonic Solids.
Senior Art Students Celebrated at MoMa
Senior Art Students Celebrated at MoMa
At Career Day, students met Julia Chesky, a New York City–based photographer and multi-hyphenate creative. With experience as Art Director at Women Model Management and Creative Director at IMG Models, Julia has collaborated with brands like Nars Cosmetics, Alexander McQueen, and Samsung. She shared how photography, creative strategy, and fashion expertise combine to build communities and connect with Millennials and Gen Z, inspiring students to explore careers in visual storytelling and creative industries.
#CareerDay #Photography #CreativeCareers #FashionIndustry #VisualStorytelling #StudentInspiration
#CareerDay #Photography #CreativeCareers #FashionIndustry #VisualStorytelling #StudentInspiration
At Career Day, students connected with Lili Chu, a womenswear designer and illustrator with over 20 years of experience in NYC and LA. She shared insights from working with top brands like Michael Kors, DKNY, and AGOLDE, as well as her current work as a design consultant and freelance illustrator.
#CareerDay #FashionDesign #Womenswear #CreativeCareers #StudentInspiration #DesignEducation
#CareerDay #FashionDesign #Womenswear #CreativeCareers #StudentInspiration #DesignEducation
Career Day is just getting started at HSFI. A huge thank you to all of our guest speakers and to our senior business classes, FLY NY and RÊVE & Co., for leading and organizing this event. Career Day gives students the opportunity to build connections, expand their networks, and discover new pathways for their future.
#CareerDay #HSFI #StudentSuccess #Networking #FutureLeaders #CareerReadiness #NextGeneration #Opportunities #FLYNY #RÊVEandCo
#CareerDay #HSFI #StudentSuccess #Networking #FutureLeaders #CareerReadiness #NextGeneration #Opportunities #FLYNY #RÊVEandCo
Our presenters, Janel, Kevin, and Kimberly from the marketing team at YouTube, shared insight into the fast-paced world of digital strategy and audience engagement. From analyzing Gen Z consumer behavior to developing short-form content and supporting creator outreach, their work highlights the power of blending data with creativity. Students gained a real insight into how innovation drives connection and explores careers in digital marketing.
#CareerDay #HSFI #YouTube #DigitalMarketing #GenZMarketing #ContentStrategy #StudentOpportunities #FutureInMedia
#CareerDay #HSFI #YouTube #DigitalMarketing #GenZMarketing #ContentStrategy #StudentOpportunities #FutureInMedia
Jaleesa Kirk, a Brooklyn-based creative strategist, turns big ideas into unforgettable experiences for brands such as Facebook, LVMH, and the White House. From multi-million-dollar budgets to bridging culture and community, she shows how creativity and boldness build a career you love. Thank you for speaking with our students!
#CreativeStrategy #EventPro #Marketing #CultureMeetsBusiness #CareerInspiration #BoldMoves
#CreativeStrategy #EventPro #Marketing #CultureMeetsBusiness #CareerInspiration #BoldMoves
Nihal H. and Claudio C. showcased the world of product development at Nike, highlighting how creativity, testing, and collaboration bring iconic footwear and sports projects to life. Students learned how passion and persistence can open doors for them in global design and innovation.
#CareerDay #NikeCareers #ProductDevelopment #FootwearInnovation #SportsIndustry #StudentInspiration
#CareerDay #NikeCareers #ProductDevelopment #FootwearInnovation #SportsIndustry #StudentInspiration
At Career Day, students met the founder of WheredUGetThatHat?, Renzo Diaz, who turned a passion for expressive headwear into a full-scale business. He shared how creativity, social connection, and persistence transformed a bedroom hobby into a thriving venture where celebrities like Bad Bunny, J. Balvin, and our own NYC Mayor Mamdani were seen wearing his hats.
#CareerDay #Entrepreneurship #CreativeCareers #SmallBusiness #StudentInspiration #MakerCulture
#CareerDay #Entrepreneurship #CreativeCareers #SmallBusiness #StudentInspiration #MakerCulture
Dance break 💖💖
Interior window featuring a hanging hotair balloon, Washington Square Park Arch, a water fountain, a lot of diy, and small hand colored flags are delicately added to the animal’s hands representing diversity and NYC
Mr.Jimenez 9th grade, Foundations of Tech, students work on creating their own businesses in groups.
Future Careers in Focus: Freshmen Visit Co-op Tech!
Six of our motivated freshmen recently traveled to the Co-op Tech Upper East Side campus for an immersive look at post-secondary career pathways. Having partnered with this program for the past two years, we continue to find it an incredibly resourceful way for students to see hands-on vocational training in action.
Our students explored a wide range of industries, including Culinary, Cosmetology, Barbering, Construction, Automotive, Graphic Design, and Movie Production. A highlight of the trip was a guest presentation by a professional Movie Producer, where our students gained insider knowledge about the film industry. They also had the inspiring opportunity to connect with a former HSFI graduate currently at Co-op Tech. The students explored Co-op Tech as a post-secondary options exploration activity.
Six of our motivated freshmen recently traveled to the Co-op Tech Upper East Side campus for an immersive look at post-secondary career pathways. Having partnered with this program for the past two years, we continue to find it an incredibly resourceful way for students to see hands-on vocational training in action.
Our students explored a wide range of industries, including Culinary, Cosmetology, Barbering, Construction, Automotive, Graphic Design, and Movie Production. A highlight of the trip was a guest presentation by a professional Movie Producer, where our students gained insider knowledge about the film industry. They also had the inspiring opportunity to connect with a former HSFI graduate currently at Co-op Tech. The students explored Co-op Tech as a post-secondary options exploration activity.
