Alexandria-Monroe HS Develops Healthcare Program

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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowAlexandria-Monroe High School is partnering with Indiana’s Office of Work-Based Learning and Apprenticeship and Essential Senior Health and Living to develop a Healthcare State Earn and Learn program. The Madison County school says the program includes 1,500 total hours of related training and paid career training experiences.
Students can earn up to 26 college credits from Ivy Tech Community College and four industry certifications. The school says the program is a state-recognized pre-apprenticeship program that aligns with a USDOL Registered Apprenticeship Program.
The program is the first comprehensive high school healthcare program in the state of Indiana where all students are enrolled in a RAP during high school. The Region 5 Workforce Development Board is the Intermediary Sponsor through the USDOL.
When students complete the apprenticeship program, they will earn a national occupational credential recognized by the USDOL.
“Alexandria Community Schools understands the importance of developing a workforce that supports our community and families,” Dr. Melissa Brisco, Superintendent of Alexandria Community School Corp. said. “Working hand in hand with employers and staff to develop students with life skills and employable skill sets is part of our mission. The partnership with Essential Senior Health and Living is a prime example of the type of collaboration necessary to build a successful program. Students are learning skills that will help them succeed in life and have a better understanding of careers in the medical field. Programs like this benefit our kids, but they also benefit our community. That’s the goal.”
SEAL programs are Indiana’s state-level apprenticeship type programs, designed to deliver work and learn experience for participants along with the skills and certifications. The programs are geared toward both adult and youth populations, and they satisfy Indiana’s high school graduation pathway requirements.