Today, the district is proud to announce a second group of students who have applied and been accepted into the St. Mary’s Healthcare System’s HELP Grant Program. This five-year program helps secure employment for students who plan to pursue a career in healthcare. Today, we recognize the following high school students: Olivia Flood, Kayla Gulick, Gabriella Menendez, Kaylin Schmidtman, Shellby Sweet, Alisa Tran, and Molly Young.
At this time, the district has ten students currently enrolled in the HELP Grant program. We anticipate additional students enrolling in this community-based opportunity that provides today’s students with access to careers in healthcare while enabling them to provide care for their immediate community. Students who are accepted into the program will have their college education funded by the grant, and once they complete their degree, they will work with St. Mary’s Healthcare System for a continuous period of three years.
The purpose of the HELP Grant Program is to place qualified candidates within healthcare roles. Across the United States, there is a projected shortage of healthcare and nursing staff, and identifying qualified healthcare workers is important for the wellness and immediate care of communities.