Adelphi hosted the Career Opportunities in the Accounting Profession, where underrepresented students learn about business through classes and workshops.
91吃瓜网 marked its seventh year of hosting the (COAP), a five-day program where underrepresented students learn about the accounting profession through classes and workshops with the (NYSSCPA) 鈥� a non-profit organization representing CPAs throughout New York State. From June 24 through 28, nearly 40 local high school students embarked on a journey filled with activities, events and leaders in the accounting field. Activities ranged from panel discussions, lectures, etiquette dinners and even field trips where students were able to meet Jeffrey Weiner, the CEO of Marcum LLP, one of the largest independent public accounting and advisory services firms in the nation.
COAP participants and volunteers celebrate at the COAP banquet.
Jack Angel, associate professor in the , co-chair of the COAP committee and the program鈥檚 coordinator, noted that students gained knowledge that will help them in any career field. Students learned how to create a resume, dress professionally, prepare for an interview and obtained tips about ethics and personal behavior for an affordable $30 fee.
鈥淭he students get the $30 back so the program is basically free,鈥� said Jack Angel. 鈥淔ood is provided and so are the dorms.鈥� Students resided in the residence halls to attain college experience. Current Adelphi students and alumni were mentors for the students to deliver positive life tips about a successful college career and transition into the field.
鈥淢y mentor gave me very good insight of life at Adelphi,鈥� said Tad Ye, a senior from Brooklyn Technical High School. 鈥淚 think that really gave me more of a visual understanding and influence of pursuing a career in accounting,鈥�
COAP is beneficial to the surrounding community through supplying young men and women with valuable career information that isn鈥檛 serviced in many of the local communities. Arthur Leibowitz, an Adelphi clinical assistant professor who presented a personal finance discussion, said 鈥溾�婭 believe it is important for Adelphi to run programs such as these to encourage [underrepresented] high school students to pursue a college education.鈥�
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Todd Wilson
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