A New Program Is Being Set Up To Help Students Find Work In Healthcare Fields

There is a new partnership forming between MCC and Monroe County that will focus on creating a pipeline for students taking classes in health related fields to connect with jobs when they graduate.

MPower Healthcare is the name of the partnership announced on Friday and it will be partially funded by the $550,000 provided by the CARES Act funding.

According to County Executive Adam Bello the partnership will help over 300 students and provide them with case management, career development advising, curriculum development, training and educational space, equipment, instructors, and student tuition, fees, books, and tools.

Dr. Todd Oldham, Vice President, Economic Development, Workforce and Career Technical Education at MCC issued a statement, saying:

“These entry-level health care programs are designed to meet the strong need for clinical support workers in our local economy. The goal of this program is to on-ramp participants onto a career pathway with a process for continued skill development beyond entry-level occupations, with options to progress to LPN for those who wish to pursue it.”

Source:
13WHAM