Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce: Press Info

Principal Name: Erin E. Gehant

School Address: 2005 Madison Ave

School Phone: 347-480-9047

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Neighborhood: Harlem

District: 5

DBN: 05M157

Grade Range served 2013-14: 9th grade

Admissions Method: Limited Unscreened

School Overview

The Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce(UASGC)prepares students for both college and career through innovative and integrated curricula, a cohesive system of student supports and strong industry and university partnerships. A career and technical high school,UASGCtrains students in the field of freight logistics (managing the movements of goods via plane, train, truck and ship, navigating social, political, economic, geographical and meteorological challenges along the way) and supply chain management (the process of efficiently turning raw goods into finished products in consumer’s hands and managing the shipments between), a growing and dynamic industry with innumerable career opportunities for our students. Our authentic and engaging industry coursework, combined with a well-developed work-based learning program, allow students to make authentic connections outside of the classrooms during their frequent visits to work sites. Students will graduate with industry certification in one of our three pathways, prepared to enter the world of work as highly qualified candidates or continue their studies through two or four year degree programs.

Curriculum

From the time the first bell rings at the Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (UASGC), a new and innovative model for Career and Technical Education (CTE), students are engaged in authentic learning, preparing for college as well as a high demand career in the field of global commerce. While students have academic and industry classes alike, sometimes it’s hard to tell them apart, as teachers in every class connect industry topics with their English, Social Studies, Math and Science coursework.Mid-day, students might take a site visit to tour one of our city’s sea ports, freight yards, rail yards or airports, observing global commerce in action.After a few more thought-provoking classes, it’s off to internships. Upperclassmen will spend the majority of their day working alongside experienced mentors learning invaluable skills to prepare them for their future careers.Students are back by the end of the day for the rich after-school program, developing extra talents, having fun, building friendships, and securing extra academic help. After a stop in the College and Career Office to talk about the future before heading home, it’s time to get started on homework.

Logistical Thinking represents the skills that have been identified by our partners in the industry as being critical for future professionals in this industry. Every class will find opportunities for students to reflect on these habits of mind in order to help students develop the qualities necessary to be successful in their future careers.

  • BIG PICTURE/MACRO-LEVEL THINKING
  • CRITICAL AND CREATIVE THINKERS
  • COLLABORATIVE PROBLEM SOLVERS
  • STRONG COMMUNICATORS
  • PRECISION IN THINKING AND DOING

Principal Bio:

Erin E. Gehant graduated from the University of Florida with a B.A. in Political Science and moved to New York City to join the NYC Teaching Fellows. She worked as a math teacher at Automotive High School as she completed her M.S.T. in Adolescent Mathematics at Pace University. Erin went on to enroll in the Principal’s Institute at Bank Street College where she received a MS Ed in Leadership for Educational Change. After working at the Urban Assembly School for Applied Math and Science as a Math, Economics and Government teacher, Erin moved into the NYCDOE’s central offices working to support schools undergoing state accountability interventions and as a Talent Coach, supporting Principals in implementing the new teacher evaluation system.Erin began developing the proposal for the Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce in September 2012 with the goal of providing students with great, authentic opportunities after graduation with several pathways into a successful future.

Fast Facts

  • A CTE High School where students will graduate with industry accreditation
  • Partnered with CUNY, SUNY Maritime, SUNY Farmingdale, Rutgers, NYC EDC, the Port Authority of NY & NJ, CSX, AECOM and several other public and private institutions
  • Students will take an industry-based assessment their senior year of college which will earn them accreditation in the field of logistics
  • Curriculum developed in collaboration with university and industry partners prepares students for careers in freight logistics and supply chain management
  • Work-based learning experiences will help students develop an understanding of the logistics and supply chain industries through college and workplace visits, guest speakers, mentoring, internships and apprenticeships.
  • Daily advisory and intensive literacy program will support students personal and academic growth
  • Extracurricular Offerings include Young Men’s and Young Women’s Leadership Societies, Science Club, Chess, Future Business Leaders, Community Service Club, Gay-Straight Alliance,and Intramural and Club Sports