Change is the word for the New Castle Career Center Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program. In the fall of 2019, the EMT program relocated from the Danielson Center to the old Habitat for Humanity storefront on Broad Street. After a year of being in the new building, the program was gifted an ambulance simulator from the New Castle Henry County Economic Development Corporation and the Redevelopment Commission.

More changes are underway for the EMT program as they undergo a building renovation during the 2020-21 school year. The city of New Castle made the decision to move the New Castle Emergency Medical Services (EMS) into the EMT program facility. This means the facility will now house the Career Center EMT program, the adult EMT program, and the New Castle EMS.

“The renovations being made to the building will provide a first-class learning environment with an ambulance simulator that most EMT programs do not have,” explained EMT Instructor Bill Hufford.

The renovations to the facility will include more usable space, overhead projectors with dual screen capabilities, and an in-class ambulance simulator. By having the New Castle EMS and EMT program in the same building, students will have a more realistic hands-on approach to their education.

For more information on the EMT program or the 17 other programs that the New Castle Career Center offers, visit nccareercenter.org

The New Castle Career Center recently welcomed two new program instructors to its staff. Ronald Perrin will serve as the Welding I & II Programs Instructor and Cara King will lead the Dental Career Program.

Perrin joined the New Castle Career Center mid-semester of the 2019-20 school year. He is a graduate of Tipton High School and owns a Hot Rod shop that specialized in welding and fabrication. Perrin was initially hesitant to apply for the instructor position, but after a few weeks on the job he knew his life was changed.

“It’s been a long time since I’ve shown up to work and saw so many smiling faces,” Perrin explained. “Being able to mold a young mind and do your best to set them on a path to greatness is a wonderful feeling.”

Over the summer, Perrin was able to create a custom-tailored curriculum to meet the many facets of welding and fabrication. He is eager to help students fine-tune their skills and prepare them for their future.

King has 14 years of experience as a Functions Dental Assistant. She graduated from New Castle High School and completed the dental program her senior year. Upon learning of the job opening for dental instructor, King jumped on the opportunity to share her knowledge with students.

“I had such a great experience with the dental program while I was in school,” King said. “I’m excited to have the opportunity to teach students hands on!”

The New Castle Career Center has several programs for students to participate in. King has firsthand appreciation for the support from staff and instructors. 

“I can’t wait to get to know my students and watch them learn new skills,” King added.

For more information on the Welding Program, Dental Careers Program, or the 16 other programs the New Castle Career Center has to offer, visit nccareercenter.org