Plains, PA – Three Business Academy students, Nick Lussi, Ashley Cannon, and Maykerline Vilgeant, have been making waves during their internships at Geisinger Wyoming Valley.

During a recent visit by Dr. Pizzella, the students' supervisors were quick to praise their exceptional performance. Nick, a Pharmacy Intern, received high marks for his outstanding customer service skills and accuracy in completing register deposits. Ashley, a Nursing Intern, was commended for her ability to provide comfort and support not only to patients but also to their families. Maykerline, who is interning in the Nursing Department and also working part-time in Food Services, has been impressing her colleagues with her dedication and hard work.

"We are incredibly proud of these students and their accomplishments," said Dr. Pizzella "Their commitment to excellence is a testament to the quality education they are receiving at our academy."

The students' internships at Geisinger provide valuable hands-on experience and help prepare them for future careers in the healthcare industry.

The Quick Alert app, a school safety app developed by our Business Academy students, secured 2nd place at the 6th annual tecBRIDGE High School Business Plan Competition. The Times Leader released an article detailing the event and award recipients. Click here to view the original article on the Times Leader.

Join us in congratulating our 9th grade Quick Alert App presenters who have advanced to the "Top Five Finals" at the 22nd Annual tecBRIDGE Business Plan Competition. The grand prize winner will be announced on Thursday, May 2nd at the F.M. Kirby Center.

Avery Kosloski, a student in the Wilkes-Barre Area Business Academy, has been recognized for her outstanding essay by the Plains Township Rotary Club. Kosloski's essay, titled "Create Hope in the World: How can communities, schools, families, and/or friends support mental health with caring, giving, and compassion?" earned her the top prize in the club's recent essay contest.

Nicholas Lussi and Joseph Egidio, 11^th grade students in the prestigious Wilkes-Barre Area Business Academy, an immersive program of academic subjects and competitive business practices, preparing students for post-secondary education or entering the workforce with competitive business skills through hands-on learning experiences focused on community engagement and building business relationships, were recently awarded the Pennsylvania Senate Good Citizen Award.

 

The WBASD Business Academy is proud to open the application process to students interested in this unique opportunity within the Wilkes-Barre Area School District. The application is available starting today, March 20th, 2024 through April 20, 2024. This application process is for all incoming freshman.