The New Castle Career Center will be hosting open house sessions for current sophomore and junior students. These sessions will serve as an opportunity for students and families to visit prospected programs and speak with the current instructors and students.
The open house sessions will take place on December 7, 2021 and January 27, 2022 from 6:30 p.m.- 8 p.m. Students may visit any of the 17 programs offered by the New Castle Career Center. The Broadcasting Program session will be held at Knightstown High School; Health Careers will be held at Danielson Center, 300 Trojan Lane; EMT will held at 432 Broad St.; Building Trades will be held at their building site, 104 Winchester Drive; the remaining programs will be at New Castle High School, 801 Parkview Drive.
For more information regarding open house sessions, please visit nccareercenter.org
Please note, masks will be required for this program.
The New Castle Career Center Health Science Education (HSE) program students are underway in their clinical rotations. By working clinical rotations, students gain the experience and insight into their future careers. The students are also required to complete clinical time to earn certifications and college credits.
The students begin their clinical rotations at Henry Community Health, where they can experience a variety of medical avenues. The rotations include ambulatory care, emergency department, imaging department, pharmacy, athletic training, and more.
“The clinical experiences are important for students to go through,” explained Instructor Angie Talbott. “They give the students the opportunity to examine the various health professions and determine which is right for them.”
HSE year one students spend their first 10 weeks of the school year preparing for clinicals by learning theory and practicing patient care skills in the lab. During the first year of the program, students are given the opportunity to earn their Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate.
HSE year two students start the school year by reviewing theory and skills, while also learning about behavioral health, medical terminology, and health and wellness. Year two students experience rotations in extended health care facilities, the hospital, home health care, and other areas.
“Having the opportunity to be in HSE II has helped us all further our careers before anyone else,” noted Jaime Tully, CNA, HSE II Student. “We’ve been able to earn more college credits, learn more about the field we want to pursue, and get much more experience in our fields.”
The New Castle Career Center offers hands-on experience within all 17 programs that students can take advantage of during their junior and senior years of high school. For more information, visit nccareercenter.org.
