The Weaver Journalism & Media Communications Pathway prepares students for careers in a wide variety of media, including television, radio, print and web journalism, and more. Utilizing our on-campus state of the art radio and television studios, students who choose this pathway will gain practical experience in each step of production from writing content and pre-production to post-production editing techniques. Through course work, clubs, and work-based experiences, students will engage in each step of the process for creating and distributing media content.

During the 2023-2024 school year, members of the Journalism & Media Communications Pathway, students will work collaboratively to create a Weaver High School news website. This multi-media news hub will serve to showcase student-produced video content, news stories, editorials, sports reporting, and creative writing pieces.

Based on the NAF educational design model, this pathway offers themed insurance and finance (I&F) instruction informed by an industry advisory board that serves as an essential bridge between school and the workplace.

Pathway students engage in year-round work-based learning that teaches employability skills (e.g., time management, teamwork, work ethic, and communication skills), how to use Microsoft Office and Google Suite, financial literacy, and business writing so that students are well prepared for internships, and beyond.

Weaver High School I&F Pathway students are stellar. See for yourself. Follow this link to meet a few of them!

If you are interested in learning more about the I&F Pathway, the students, or offering internships or related work-based learning opportunities, contact Program Manager Syreeta Rawlings at Email Syreeta Rawlings.

The Insurance & Finance Pathway prepares students for careers in a wide variety of corporate settings, including insurance, financial services, banking, marketing, entrepreneurship, and more. Utilizing our close partnership with our Industry Advisory Board, students who choose this pathway will gain practical experience in each step of applying to in-demand careers, interviewing with various companies and entering the workforce. Through coursework, clubs, and work-based experiences, students will engage in each step of the process for building a business plan and learning about money management.

During the 2022-2023 school year, students will attend worksite tours to local companies such as KPMG, The Hartford and Barnum Financial Group. Students will work collaboratively on case competitions at Capital Community College and during hands-on property and auto adjusting exercises at Travelers Claim University. These multidimensional experiences will serve to enhance and showcase student business plans, knowledge of the career field and strengthen their resume for college applications.