New Program Gives High School Students Job Training and Placement in Allied Healthcare Careers
October 23 2023 - 9:57AM
Business Wire
Newest offering from online career and
certification educator MedCerts offers high school students career
pathways and prior learning credits toward a bachelor's or
associate’s degree
After a comprehensive and successful two-year pilot with more
than 900 students, MedCerts has launched a training program for
high school students to earn a nationally recognized credential in
Allied Healthcare and Health IT careers. When students successfully
complete the online didactic training and have graduated high
school, they will be able to funnel directly into open jobs with
partner employers or take advantage of the MedCerts Prior Learning
Assessment Credit Transfer Ecosystem, earning credit for use in
higher education.
The new program combines online training and, if needed as part
of the certification, a residential experience in a healthcare
setting guided by healthcare professionals. Residential training
provides on-the-job experience, which can be supplied through
MedCerts employer partners or through the school’s existing
partners. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, most allied
healthcare jobs are in high demand, with a growth change in
employment for Medical Assistants from 2022 to 2032 projected at 14
percent, well above the average employment growth rate.
“MedCerts, in partnerships with schools and local healthcare
employers, is building an early talent pipeline directly from high
school into well-paying, entry-level healthcare jobs,” said Jen
Kolb, National Director of Workforce Development at MedCerts.
“Students in high school can get their training and clinical
experience completed in their senior year so that when they
graduate from high school they can go immediately into a skilled
career.”
In addition to the training and residential experience
opportunities, MedCerts has partnered with Excelsior University,
Franklin University, Capella University, Strayer University,
University of Phoenix, American College of Education, and Trine
University, which offer simultaneous college course credits. These
Prior Learning Assessment Credits work similarly to AP programs
where students earn college credits for taking high-rigor courses
and passing nationally accepted exams. Students who complete the
MedCerts training and pass their certification exam are eligible
for credits toward an associate’s or bachelor’s degree. For many
students, securing a job right after high school with college
credits in hand could make higher education more attainable.
Emerge Education, which drives workforce development solutions
through building partnerships with educational institutions and
employers, has already launched the MedCerts Healthcare Training
Program with a cohort of 50 students enrolled at Cumberland Valley
School District in Pennsylvania. Dr. Lauren Holubec, Senior Vice
President, Business and Workforce Development at Emerge said, “This
is a model program giving students an industry-recognized
credential to work in an in-demand industry right out of high
school, while also putting them on a pathway to earning a college
degree if they choose to pursue additional education upon
graduation.”
A leading healthcare training provider, MedCerts has helped more
than 80,000 students earn credentials and start or advance careers
in the in-demand fields of healthcare and IT. The company has
developed more than 50 immersive online national certification
training programs, combined with onsite training experiences.
MedCerts has opened the program to public and private schools
for the 2023-24 school year, to be managed through career centers,
vocational training, or existing healthcare training programs and
academies. Schools interested in connecting their students to this
program may contact Jen Kolb at jkolb@medcerts.com.
About MedCerts
MedCerts – a Stride, Inc. company (NYSE: LRN) – is a national
online training provider strengthening the workforce through
innovative eLearning solutions. Focused on certifications in
high-demand areas of Allied healthcare and IT. MedCerts delivers
career training through HD-quality video-based instruction, virtual
simulations, games, animations, and more. In 2023, MedCerts
launched its Partner Solutions brand focused on building
partnerships to bridge the gap between our students, job seekers,
employers, higher education institutions and workforce agencies.
This new brand includes several partnership models, including
recruitment, reseller, content licensing options and more.
Since 2009, the company has developed over 50 career programs,
trained and upskilled more than 80,000 individuals across the
country, and partnered with over 500 American Job Centers and more
than 1,000 healthcare organizations to build talent pipelines. For
more information on MedCerts, visit medcerts.com. For more
information on MedCerts Partner Solutions, visit
partners.medcerts.com.
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