Career Orientation is a career development instructional guidance program designed to prepare students to have a greater understanding of educational and career opportunities and options and to assist them in making meaningful and informed career choices. To provide all young people an opportunity to develop an individual inventory of valuable career development foundation skills. To provide young people an opportunity to gain valuable career information and related job training options and opportunities. To provide an opportunity for all young people to become acquainted with various forms of employment and to develop job acquisition and job retention skills. To provide all young people an opportunity to develop a tentative career and educational plan relevant to their individual interests, abilities, aptitudes, and goals.
Students gain the knowledge and skills to make realistic health career choices.
Students enhance their academic foundation through a strong science-based enrichment curriculum. Industry partnerships provide students with valuable hands-on experiences so students learn to deliver safe, effective, efficient, quality health care. Emphasis is placed on safety, communication skills, ethical and legal responsibilities, teaming, systems, and the technology utilized in health care. This student professional organization provides opportunities for leadership development, knowledge and skill recognition through the competitive events program, and community service projects. By networking with health care professionals, students receive guidance in selecting and pursuing a health career.