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Empowering Futures: MedCerts Initiatives in High Schools and Colleges

MedCerts
Empowering Futures: MedCerts Initiatives in High Schools and Colleges by MedCerts

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Title
  • Empowering Futures: MedCerts Initiatives in High Schools and Colleges
Entrant
  • MedCerts

About This Project

Summary

MedCerts' High School Pathways and Credit for Prior Learning academic partnership programs bridge secondary ed and the job market by offering high school and college-level students industry-recognized certs in healthcare & IT. The virtual programs provide theoretical knowledge and practical experience, ensuring hands-on training for immediate workforce entry or college credits. These initiatives reduce the financial burden of higher ed, making it more attainable and shaping the future workforce.

Goals & Objectives

MedCerts’ goals: Deploy specialized training for high schoolers, equipping them with skills for immediate careers. Address workforce shortages. Enhance education's accessibility and affordability. Partner with educators and employers to align curriculums with industry standards and job market needs.

Results & Impact

Since 2022, MedCerts has deployed programs with 124+ academic institutions in 30+ states, training 2,700+ students. Their partnerships have improved career readiness, facilitate smooth transitions from high school to higher ed or directly into the workforce, reduce student debt & enhance outcomes.

the team

Jennifer Kolb
  • [3:17 PM] Jennifer Kolb VP of Partnerships and Workforce Development
  • MedCerts
Lauren Holubec
  • Senior Vice President, Business & Workforce Development
  • Emerge Education
Mark Blanchard
  • Assistant Superintendent
  • Cumberland Valley School District