New Milford High School Pathways

NEW MILFORD'S FUTURE STARTS NOW

Our students need just hours of your time to build lifelong careers here at home. With 14 career paths and a 100% success rate, we're creating tomorrow's workforce today—one conversation at a time.

Simple to Join. Critical to Our Future.

ACT NOW: NEW MILFORD IS AT A CROSSROADS

While other towns lose talent, we're fighting back. Our students need just hours of your expertise to stay and build their futures here. 14 career paths. 100% success rate. 40+ partners already committed.

The clock is ticking. Will you answer the call?

YOUR DECISION TODAY DETERMINES NEW MILFORD'S TOMORROW

While neighboring towns watch young talent leave, we've created a solution that requires just hours of your time. 14 career pathways. 40+ businesses already committed. 100% success rate.

The opportunity is immediate. The need is critical. The process is simple.

NEW MILFORD'S FUTURE WON'T WAIT

Every day without action, another student plans to leave. Your expertise—shared in just a few hours—creates careers that keep them here. 14 pathways to success. 100% placement rate.

Minutes of mentorship. Lifetimes of local impact.

14 Career Pathways

100% Success Rate

40+ Local Partners

Discover Your Future Today

"High school is a moment in your life where you really get to start defining who you are and being confident in yourself. You're only here for four years, and it goes by really quickly, and every day goes by faster, so just make the most of the time that you have."
- Dr. Megan Dwyer
Assistant Principal (P-Z), New Milford Pathways Program Administrator

Early Exploration That Matters

Why wait until college to discover your passion? Your journey of discovery starts from day one, exploring potential careers and making informed decisions about your future.

Real Experience, Real Impact

Step into hospital operating rooms, work in artificial intelligence, or explore finance – gain firsthand experience through partnerships with organizations like Nuvance Health.

Making Learning Count

Discover how different subjects interconnect in the real world. Our courses align with college curricula and industry needs, bringing you closer to your goals.

Your Journey, Your Pace

Build confidence, skills, and experience from Freshman Academy through senior year internships. Replace study halls with real work experience in your chosen field.

Freedom to Find Your Way

Your interests might change – and that's okay! Our flexible program lets you explore different paths while keeping you on track for success.

Looking Ahead

Through hands-on experiences and real-world exposure, build your future with purpose and direction.

Program Benefits

Discover your interests early
Gain real workplace experience
Make informed decisions about your future
Build valuable professional connections
Graduate with purpose and direction

Your Journey To Success

Please Play These 30-second Videos from Megan Dwyer and Steve Culbertson.

Dr. Megan Dwyer

Assistant Principal (P-Z)

New Milford Pathways Program Administrator

Mr. Steven Culbertson

Career Pathways Coordinator, SMS/NMHS

Where Possibility Meets Purpose

"Good Employees Become Good Neighbors"
- Mr. Steven Culbertson
Career Pathways Coordinator, SMS/NMHS

Success Stories

Healthcare Pathway

10 students, 20 hours hospital experience - 100% chose healthcare careers

Early Childhood Education

Hands-on experience with ages 2-5, from observation to paid internships

Banking & Finance

40 hours paid internship combining virtual learning with real banking experience

Career Pathways

Business & Finance

Accounting
Marketing
Statistics

Engineering & Technology

Architectural
Engineering
Programming and Software Development

Healthcare & Sciences

Biomedical Pathway
Health Science
Environmental Science Pathway

Social Sciences

Criminal Justice
Forensic Psychology
Psychology

Vocational

Carpentry and Construction
Early Childhood Education

Community Partners

Healthcare

Nuvance Health
New Milford Hospital
Village Crest Center

Education

Ready CT
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Western CT State University

Business & Finance

Union Savings Bank
Savings Bank of Danbury
AMICA

Technology

Makery Coworking
Tech Solutions CT
Local IT Firms

"EDUCATION IS OUR PASSPORT TO THE FUTURE, FOR TOMORROW BELONGS ONLY TO THE PEOPLE WHO PREPARE FOR IT TODAY."
- Malcolm X

Join us in building the future of New Milford, one pathway at a time.