In October, Penn-Trafford High School students took part in Forbes Hospital's ‘Exploration Day’ to learn about career opportunities in healthcare. Sixteen departments from the hospital were represented, including Radiology, Rehabilitation, Operating Room, Pharmacy, and many others.
Students enjoyed speaking with staff, asking questions about particular fields, and seeing hospital equipment demonstrations.
Students learned more about the hospital’s Talent Attraction Program (TAP), which offers no-cost education in several career certifications. Students also listened to ANH Forbes Hospital President, Dr. Mark A. Rubino speak about his career path and the need for healthcare professionals. Transportation for this event was funded by the Westmoreland-Fayette Workforce Investment Board.
Penn-Trafford High School students prepare to take part in an interactive experience at Forbes Hospital’s Exploration Day
Juniors Ava Jenesky and Kiana Inoue speak with a trauma nurse about her job
Juniors Caileigh Lang and Lydia Stanton participate in a STAR (Simulation, Teaching, and Academic Research) Center interactive patient code simulation
Seniors Abram Stahl and Timothy Wolford learn about Cytology while looking at cells under a microscope