Health Careers Journey Program DeSales High School and Caritas Medical Center have joined forces to create a career development program to expose young men to the many facets of the health care field. The Health Careers Journey Program is in its fifth year. Each freshman class has the opportunity to tour Caritas in groups of 10 to 12 students. The Health Careers Journey follows the student throughout his four years at DeSales. Tours and lectures make up the freshmen year, while career days and job shadowing are held during sophomore years.
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.