Capstone
Perhaps the best demonstration of The Wescoe School’s cutting-edge approach to learning is the Accelerated Degree program, where teams of students learn collaboratively, bringing a blend of professional and experiential skills to the classroom. 
Final or “capstone” projects are required of all groups for graduation and illustrate each cohort’s newly acquired proficiencies. The capstones address a need or problem in the surrounding community.
The following list represents recent capstone projects and demonstrates how Wescoe School students are giving back to the community in which they live and work.
American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley – The focus of this project was the development and delivery of a training program on modern selling methods to increase community donations and participation in the organization’s mission of disaster prevention and relief.
Banking On Our Future – A Financial Services team created the technology section of a nationwide curriculum on personal finance for high school students.
C.F. Martin & Co., Inc. – The students on this project recommended changes to the company’s Web site in order increase membership and participation in the Martin Guitar Owner’s Club.
Volunteer Center Of The Lehigh Valley – The team on this capstone project created and presented a workshop on effective interviewing skills for the directors of non-profit organizations. A second team of students developed a portfolio of legal issues and best practices for non-profit organizations and presented an information session for the directors of Volunteer Center agencies.
Wired Galley and Café – This project provided a small business with a manual of standard operating practices for both the Gallery and Café.
Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley – A business team put together a community awareness proposal for the organization in order to attract donations and volunteers.
America on Wheels Museum – A business team developed and executed a “Road Jamboree,” the first public fund-raising event for the museum.
United Way of the Lehigh Valley – The students for this project designed a marketing study for the purpose of increasing donations from the young adult population.
Lehigh Valley Zoo – Team members performed a marketing study to identify new ways of increasing the number of visitors at the zoo.
South Bethlehem Neighborhood Center – The students on this project identified programs that the organization could offer to the community and created budgets for each program.
CUNA of the Lehigh Valley – An Information Systems team developed this organization’s first Web site, allowing CUNA to simplify their donation process and connect with other faith-based organizations.
Maingate Night Club – An employee handbook and code of conduct were developed for the club, which relies heavily on part-time staff.
WDYI 88.1 Public Radio – A team of students from an Information Systems cohort prepared an Unrealized Asset Report that detailed the station’s computer equipment and prepared a replacement schedule. A second capstone was performed by a different team of students who helped the radio station formulate a new plan for rewarding and recognizing volunteers.
Third Street Alliance – The students on this project reviewed all staffing and related retention policies and made recommendations for improving retention rates.
Fluortek, Inc. – Students provided this contract manufacturer with supply chain positioning strategies to aid in the production of medical devices.
Allentown YM/YWCA – The team developed a marketing plan to increase community awareness about the organization’s diverse programs.
YMCA of Easton, Phillipsburg, & Vicinity – The students developed an orientation guide for newly hired employees.
Sixth Street Shelter - The team on this project prepared an Operational Effectiveness Report for the organization.
Newcomer’s Club of the Lehigh Valley – This project involved a critical analysis of the current member recruitment strategies of the organization and recommendations for sustainability.
Kurious Kids Children Centers – A review of processes and financial flows in this capstone resulted in recommendations for streamlining human resources and security and a software solution for maintaining accurate financial records.
Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley – The team helped the organization plan out the fundraising and community awareness events that were to take place the following year.
Victory House of Lehigh Valley – The project involved the creation of the first-ever employee handbook for the organization.
Executive Cleaning Services, Inc. – This project provided the company with new business strategies to help the business diversify.
Muhlenberg College Athletic Department – In this project the team developed a student worker orientation guide and a quick reference guide for Athletic Department supervisors.
Railway Specialties Corporation – The team in this project reviewed the retention record of employees and suggested ways of reducing excessive turnover.
The Weller Health Education Center – This capstone involved an operational review and recommendations on sustainability and growth management.
Stencilwerks – This small decorating and design business requested student help in reviewing operational and financial processes in order to determine future directional strategies.