Max Rosado, a junior at Cheltenham High School enrolled in Eastern Center for Arts and Technology’s Business and Technology Professional program, has appeared in a Student Spotlight.
Rosado was highlighted for “his outstanding qualities, including his infectious enthusiasm, eagerness to help others, and exceptional professionalism. Max’s dedication to his studies and his positive attitude makes him a standout student in the program,” the Willow Grove school said.
From Eastern’s announcement:
His instructor, Ms. Erin Derby, recognized his outstanding qualities, including his infectious enthusiasm, eagerness to help others, and exceptional professionalism. Max’s dedication to his studies and his positive attitude makes him a standout student in the program.
Out of all the career and technical programs offered at EASTERN, Max chose the Business and Technology Professional program due to its wide array of opportunities for success. His ambition is to become a Project Manager in the finance industry, and he believes that the program’s curriculum and activities will help him solidify his career choice.
Max’s passion for giving back was instilled by his father, and he lives by the motto, “Success means helping others.” For several years, Max has dedicated his Saturdays to volunteering at One Day at a Time (ODAAT) in Philadelphia. There, he leads a Video Game Club for roughly 20 middle schoolers, bringing fun and creativity into their weekends. ODAAT serves the city’s low-income, homeless, and unhoused individuals and their families, focusing on fostering peer support and encouraging healthy, positive lifestyles. Max brings in his own X-Box, TV, and Switch, and can use the computers at the Recreational Center where the club is held. “The purpose of the club is to show kids that the world isn’t as dark as it can sometimes seem,” said Max. “I teach them respect, how to strive for success, and to take school seriously.”
In addition to the Video Game Club, Max and his father are mentor trainers and speakers for Saturday Camp Miracles. This organization aims to bring together individuals from diverse backgrounds, fostering connections through mentorship, service, and fun activities. Saturday Camp Miracles provides transformative experiences for children aged 8 to 17, offering stays as short as one week and as long as three months at overnight camps. Max and his father play a crucial role in training camp mentors on addressing the social and emotional needs of inner-city children, ensuring that every child who attends the camp feels supported and valued.
At EASTERN, Max is known for his outgoing personality and inclusive nature. The Business and Technology Professional program runs many of the food sales and fundraisers throughout the year, and Max is known to be a key player in their success. Max was part of the team that won the silver medal for the Opening and Closing ceremonies at the SkillsUSA District Competition.
After graduating from Cheltenham High School and completing his program at EASTERN, Max plans to further his education at Temple University, where he will study Finance and Project Management. He appreciates the hands-on approach of the Business and Technology program and looks forward to securing an internship while pursuing his degree.
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