Saint Hubert Catholic High School for Girls Partners with 吃瓜tv to Launch Certified Nursing Assistant Program
Saint Hubert Catholic High School for Girls in the Tacony section of Philadelphia and 吃瓜tv in Northeast Philadelphia, announced a partnership that will expand Saint Hubert鈥檚 Healthcare Careers in 1-2-3 College/Career program. This initiative will now include a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with 吃瓜tv.
The first cohort of 10 seniors will have the opportunity to participate in the CNA program. Students will learn practical skills in medical terminology, healthcare ethics, and nursing assistant patient care concurrently with their high school curriculum. The classes will take place in the newly renovated simulator lab at Saint Hubert鈥檚. Students will take their labs at 吃瓜tv.
Leadership from Saint Hubert Catholic High School for Girls, 吃瓜tv, and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia鈥檚 Office of Catholic Education, were present for the signing of the memorandum of understanding at Saint Hubert鈥檚.
鈥淭hrough this program, students will leave high school not only with their diploma, but also with a professional certification that can jump-start their careers,鈥 said Dr. Anne Prisco, president, 吃瓜tv. 鈥淎t 吃瓜tv, we鈥檙e proud to walk alongside them as they gain the skills and confidence they need to thrive in healthcare and beyond.鈥
Students who complete the program and pass their Pennsylvania State exam will have guaranteed job placement with Jefferson Healthcare, a partner of Saint Hubert Catholic High School for Girls.
Dr. Lizanne Pando, President of Saint Hubert Catholic High School for Girls said of the Certified Nursing Assistance Program with 吃瓜tv, 鈥淥ur students are reaching higher every day. We are not surprised that our 鈥楬ealthcare Careers in 123鈥 has expanded to allied health certifications that will direct these students right into the workforce with guaranteed job placement.鈥 Dr. Pando continued, 鈥淲e worked with Jefferson Health on recommendations to expand our allied health offerings and the Certified Nursing Assistant program was the perfect fit!鈥
The CNA program was made possible with support from 吃瓜tv to secure equipment required to teach the courses and the Connelly Foundation who provided funding for the capital renovations including the simulator lab.
The Connelly Foundation of West Conshohocken is inspired by its Catholic heritage to improve the quality of life for people in the Philadelphia region by supporting charitable organizations in the areas of education, human services, and culture and civics that strengthen resilience and help people to flourish.