Kent Career Tech Center CTE

Healthcare Industry

Career Techs

Organizations Involved

Kent ISD, GVSU

Occupations Involved

High school students

Workforce Development Focus

Increasing number of healthcare workers

Workforce Issues Addressed

Attracting and training individuals to work in a healthcare profession; Providing a benefit or incentive that encourages individuals to pursue a healthcare profession

Description

Health-related CTE courses at the Kent Career Tech Center include Biomedical Technology & Research (with lab facilities at GVSU), Diagnostics, EMS, Health Career Foundations, Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician (PCT) and Pharmacy Technician.