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Healthcare Career Exploration Symposium
North Carolina Central University in collaboration with the Durham Public Schools Career and Technical Education, alongside partners including Duke University, Durham Technical Community College hosted their first Healthcare Career Symposium organized by Durham Public Schools designed to give high school students hands-on exposure to the medical field.
This event created an opportunity for nearly 200 students from across the district, including J.D. Clement Early College High School, Jordan High School, Southern School of Energy and Sustainability, Hillside High School, and Durham School of Technology, to experience healthcare pathways up close and in real time.
Throughout the day, students were immersed in interactive learning experiences centered on healthcare careers, medical specialties, public and community health, and translational research. Researchers showcased their laboratory work and activities, giving students the opportunity to engage in hands-on learning experiences. As shared by CTE Equity Specialist Rosalind Gorman, the goal was simple but powerful:
“Let students see what others experience every day, so they can imagine themselves in it too.”
North Carolina Central University remains dedicated to expanding opportunities that provide students with hands-on experience, mentorship, and insight into the many pathways in healthcare and research.
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