{"id":224408,"date":"2026-05-08T10:32:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T10:32:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/224408\/"},"modified":"2026-05-08T10:32:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T10:32:12","slug":"wagner-secondary-school-at-citi-field","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/224408\/","title":{"rendered":"Wagner Secondary School At Citi Field"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Students from Robert F. Wagner Secondary School for Arts &amp; Technology in Long Island City proudly celebrated the completion of the CASE (Careers as Sports Executives) program, an 8-week initiative in partnership with the Amazin\u2019 Mets Foundation, culminating in a special event at Citi Field.<\/p>\n<p>The CASE program provided students with a unique, hands-on learning experience exploring career pathways within the sports industry. Over the course of eight weeks, students engaged with industry professionals across various sectors, including marketing, media, operations, and performance, gaining real-world insight into careers beyond the classroom.<\/p>\n<p>The program concluded with student presentations at Citi Field, where participants showcased their final projects in a professional setting. Following their presentations, students were honored on the field, receiving diplomas to commemorate their successful completion of the program \u2014 a memorable experience that connected their academic efforts to the world of professional sports.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis program gave our students an opportunity to see what\u2019s possible beyond the classroom,\u201d said Coach Evan Woodhouse of Robert F. Wagner Secondary School for Arts &amp; Technology. \u201cThey didn\u2019t just learn about careers in sports \u2014 they experienced them firsthand.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the program, students developed essential life skills including teamwork, communication, leadership, and problem-solving, while building confidence and expanding their vision for future career opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>The partnership between Wagner High School and the Amazin\u2019 Mets Foundation highlights the impact of connecting education with real-world experiences, particularly in communities where access to such opportunities can be transformative.<\/p>\n<p>For many students, stepping onto the field at Citi Field was more than a celebration \u2014 it was a moment of inspiration and a glimpse into their potential futures.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-198741 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image0-4-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\"  \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-198745 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image1-2-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\"  \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-198749 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_9158-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Students from Robert F. Wagner Secondary School for Arts &amp; Technology in Long Island City proudly celebrated the completion of the CASE (Careers as Sports Executives) program, an 8-week initiative in partnership with the Amazin\u2019 Mets Foundation, culminating in a special event at Citi Field.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Students from Robert F. 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