Columbia, Maryland – Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) and Connections Academy, a fully online public school program serving K-12 students for over 20 years, today announced a partnership with HOSA-Future Health Professionals, a career and technical student organization (CTSO). , which connects middle school and high school students to health care careers. Through the partnership, Connections Academy will introduce students to HOSA's immersive experiences that will enhance their exploration of hundreds of healthcare careers.
Students will gain hands-on experience in the healthcare industry, learn about growing opportunities in the healthcare profession, and meet like-minded students from around the world. HOSA students develop skills in the areas of leadership, communication and teamwork prioritized by employers, as well as skills relevant to specific healthcare careers, according to Pearson's Skills Outlook.
Their experience has helped them develop professional networks from HOSA's university and industry partners, alumni and colleagues, and through community service and participation in the organization's nearly 100 annual healthcare-related competitive events, leaving them confident, motivated and passionate about their future in healthcare. Build . At local, state and international levels.
For high school students interested in healthcare careers, early exposure as well as building durable skills and industry connections are important. Healthcare occupations will grow 13% by 2031, much faster than the average for all other occupations. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, participating in HOSA will help prepare for an average of 1.8 million openings expected each year in these occupations due to increased employment and the need to replace workers who permanently leave health care. Provided to students.
“30% of Connections Academy students start thinking about their careers from the age of six.Day and 8Day They are performing poorly compared to 16% of our students,” said Casey Welch, VP of Employment for Pearson Virtual Schools. “HOSA’s mission to empower students, beginning in middle school, to become leaders in the global health community through education, collaboration and experience early on is supported by Connection Academy’s career preparation offering that seeks to provide young people with direction, confidence and tangible connection. Perfectly aligned with your goals. I’m ready for the next step after high school.”
With more than 250,000 members and 40,000 enrolled alumni in 5,600 middle schools, high schools, community colleges, and four-year universities in 54 states, territories, and countries, HOSA is one of the largest global student-led organizations. This has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and Department of Health and Human Services. Connections Academy students participating in HOSA benefit from connections with industry partners, including Fortune 100 healthcare companies, management consulting firms, the U.S. government, defense and humanitarian agencies, and top-tier medical schools and organizations that serve millions of students and healthcare professionals. You can enjoy the benefits. list them here).
“HOSA-Future Health Professionals is excited to partner with Pearson and Connections Academy schools that share our commitment to educational excellence and fostering a lifelong learning mindset,” said HOSA Executive Director Sarah Walters, MMCH, MSN, RN, CPNP. “He said. -AC. “Through these shared values and vision for the future, we are committed to expanding opportunities for students to explore healthcare careers, build technical expertise, and develop essential leadership skills to grow into future healthcare professionals. .”
The partnership with HOSA is Connections Academy’s second expansion of college and career readiness services for middle school and high school students. Launching in spring 2023, this initiative offers an innovative new three-credit approach that can provide high school credit, industry-recognized microcredentials, and college credit eligibility for more than 150 U.S. bachelor's degree programs.
Connections Academy plans to open several HOSA chapters by the end of grades 23 and 24, with the goal of expanding to Connections Academy schools across the country in the future.
HOSA – Introducing Future Health Professionals
HOSA-Future Health Professionals is a global student-led organization that offers a unique program of leadership development, skills training, and recognition exclusively to middle school, secondary school, high school, and college students enrolled in health and biomedical sciences. Recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, HOSA empowers its members to become leaders in the global health community through education, collaboration, and experience. HOSA actively promotes career opportunities in the healthcare industry and strengthens the delivery of quality healthcare to all. Current membership is more than 290,000, representing 54 states, countries and territories, including China, Korea, Germany, Puerto Rico and Trinidad and Tobago. For more information, visit www.hosa.org or contact hosa@hosa.org.
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