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Date:
Contact: |
October 4,
2004
Mark Williamson (willima@ci.akron.oh.us) |
Phone: 330-375-2538
Fax: 330-375-2335 |
| HOSPITALS & SCHOOLS TO INTEREST
STUDENTS IN HEALTHCARE CAREERS |
| Area students in grades 6 through 12 can
learn more about careers in hospitals and other healthcare settings by attending a Health
Care Career Night on Wednesday, Nov. 3, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Central-Hower High
School, 123 S. Forge St., Akron. A Health Care Career Night is a collaborative
effort of Akron General Medical Center, Akron Children’s Hospital and Summa Health
System working with Akron Public Schools, Summit Education Initiative, as well as Kent
State University, The University of Akron, Northeastern Ohio Universities College of
Medicine (NEOUCOM), and other area schools. Its aim is to increase the number of
individuals in health care, especially minorities, and to address the critical shortage of
healthcare workers. The healthcare industry is facing significant shortages, which are
expected to worsen over time, especially as the population ages. According to the Akron
Regional Hospital Association, health care is among the top 10 career areas where there
are more positions than people to fill them. Among the disciplines where shortages are
most critical are nursing – both registered nurses and licensed practical nurses
– as well as radiology technologists.
A Health Care Career Night will give students an opportunity to learn more about
careers in hospitals and other healthcare settings, and the education and training needed
to achieve those careers. Health professionals from local hospitals will be on hand with
exhibits and demonstrations in the areas of: Biomedical Engineering, Emergency Medical
Services, Information Systems/Medical Records, Laboratory, Medicine (Physician), Nursing,
Pharmacy, Physiology, Radiology, Rehabilitation, Security, Safety, Sports Medicine and
Nutrition Services. Information on volunteer opportunities at local hospitals will also be
available. Students who attend the career night will receive a booklet printed by the
Akron Regional Hospital Association containing more than 70 healthcare careers along with
responsibilities, salaries, educational requirements, employment outlook and financial
aid.
This career night represents one of a number of initiatives under way locally to
attract students into healthcare careers. Another initiative is HealthCare in Progress
(HIP), which allows 8th graders in Akron Public Schools to participate in a
series of three full-day workshops at each of the Akron hospitals to explore nine
different careers.
No advance registration is required for A Health Care Career Night. For
additional information, contact the Office of Career Education, Akron Public Schools,
330-761-3131 or log on to apscareers.com
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Sue Hobson, Director of Community Health
Akron General Medical Center
PHONE: 330-344-7101
EMAIL: shobson@agmc.org
Terry Jackson, Employment Manager
Akron Children’s Hospital
PHONE: 330-543-3474
EMAIL: cjackson@chmca.org |
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