More than a dozen MAHS students recently completed programs at Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) and are now equipped with the skills, training, and certifications for some of the most in demand careers.
The programs were offered to students as part of MASD’s Career Readiness Initiative, under the direction of Mr. Adam Shaffer, MASD Career and Workforce Development Coordinator.
Eight seniors successfully completed their first college courses as part of the HACC Academy Welding Program and received their certifications at a ceremony this spring. The year-long program was held at HACC’s Midtown Campus and students attended class one day a week, working on various welding techniques and classroom work. The students also earned six HACC college credits and are automatically accepted into the HACC Welding Program, if they decide to pursue that path. More importantly though, the students learned a life-long skill that will certainly come in handy whatever career they choose. Students completing the program and pictured below are (front row, left to right) Myasiah Johnson, Conner Hipple, Connor Murphy, and Caine Kalonick. Pictured in the back, left to right are Brandon Michael, Aiden Lancaster, Elijah Einzig, and Jayceon Levi.
In the medical field, five seniors participated in and successfully completed HACC's year-long EMT Program and skills test, and are certified to perform the job duties of an EMT. The skills test was administered at HACC’s Central Shumaker Public Safety Center, and students were asked to perform a variety of skills demonstrating their understanding and knowledge of the EMT course.
Students completing the EMT program and pictured below (left to right) are Paola Gonzalez Mendenez, Maci Shutt, Mira Romany, Nathaly Mondragon, and Jarelis Caraballo.
MASD is incredibly proud of all the students for pursuing these career pathways and fulfilling the MASD Vision of ensuring students graduate equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Best of luck to all students in your next chapter - we know you will make MASD Raider Proud!