Juniors participate in the program by doing volunteer work in their specified area of interest. They have an opportunity to take a Career Journey Class that covers many Health Careers in more detail. Also, juniors are offered an opportunity to visit college classes to observe courses necessary for a career in Health Care. During the summer between junior and senior year, participants in the program are involved in job training. Students also have the opportunity for co-op during their senior year.
Continued employment is possible through college years and beyond.
DeSales and Caritas look forward to a significant increase each year in the number of students participating in the program. Director of the Health Careers Journey Program, Terry Barney, says the program is very beneficial. The ingenuity and foresightedness of DeSales and Caritas, along with the involvement of the students, will combine to create a premier career development program, expertly preparing young men for future health care professions. The basic purpose of this Career Journey is to teach 10th, 11th and 12th graders about various careers in the field of Criminal Justice and prepare interested students to become outstanding candidates for those careers. Working closely with the Jefferson County Police Department, sophomore students will have the opportunity to listen to guest speakers on three different occasions.