Friday, March 28, 2014
HealthKick
Graduates to be Honoured in Local Celebration
The dedication and hard work of the graduating classes of Practical Nurses and Personal Support Workers will be celebrated on Saturday April 5th at the Seaforth Community Centre. Both classes completed their studies in December 2013. The Georgian College formal convocation event will take place in Owen Sound in June. This event in Seaforth is the opportunity for the graduates to celebrate their success in their local community. About two hundred people are expected to attend the celebration and will include the two classes of graduates and their invited family and friends as well as local dignitaries.
“Georgian College is thrilled with the tremendous community support we have received for the delivery of our programs over the past 9 years in Seaforth” states Barb Carriere Manager Continuing Education and Workforce Development Owen Sound Campus.
“The real success of these locally delivered programs is the opportunity for graduates to secure employment in areas of healthcare that are in demand” says Laura Overholt manager of HealthKick. “Graduates are finding employment in local hospitals, long term care and nursing homes as well as community care settings.” The program would not be possible without the support of the local healthcare community for clinical placements and the recruitment of instructors from local healthcare organizations that are able to share their knowledge and expertise through the required curriculum.
This event is being organized through the HealthKick project of Huron Business Development Corporation and Georgian College. Sponsors have generously contributed to make this event possible and include the Huron East/ Seaforth Community Development Trust, Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance, Red Cross Care Partners and the County of Huron. We are honoured to have participation in this event from all levels of government which recognizes the importance of this locally developed and driven workforce development initiative.
Media Contact:
Laura Overholt
HealthKick Project Manager
519-600-2273 ext 261
healthkick@smallbusinesshuron.ca
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