Kadlec Regional Medical Center and Gesa Credit Union have teamed up to give local high school students interested in working in the health care industry opportunities to develop their skills through on-the-job training and get paid at the same time.
The health care provider and credit union have launched the first Kadlec Health Care Academy at Tri-Tech Skills Center, according to a release. The new program will provide local students the opportunity to explore various health care occupations while still in high school.
About 36 students are expected to be among the first cohort. And with a $100,000 sponsorship from Gesa, participating students will receive compensation for their contributions, enabling them to participate without the need to find additional employment.
“The Kadlec Health Care Academy is exactly the kind of investment we believe in,” said Brandon…