WRCC Health Careers Advisory Board Spring Meeting
April 23, 2025
Room 173
3:30 p.m.
New this year. Meetings need to be recorded
● Introductions:
● Maribeth Cornell
● Jeannie Hodsden
● Deb Kitzmiller
● Amanda Richardson
● Alysia Straw
Jeannie WRCC Health Careers program data
11 students in LNA/Medical Terminology (Dual Enrollment through CCV)
LNA Competency test May 29th
LNA Clinical Sites
Gathering Place
Thompson House
Bradley House
BMH (Tracy Couldn’t find an instructor)
Pine Heights
10 Students in Human Growth and Development and Introduction to Nutrition (both Dual
Enrollment through VTSU
Speakers
Michael Reeves (VTSU ) Social Work
Megan Banik Recent Graduate Athletic Trainer
Job Shadows….BMH planning is in the works Scheduled for June 4 and 11
Field trip to Burlington to learn about Air Medevac May 29, 2025
3 students will attend the Governors Institute (medical strand) this summer
Industry Recognized Credentials
AHA BLS
AHA 1st Aid
Stop the Bleed
OSHA
10 Health Industry
HIPAA
BBP
Work Keys
● HOSA Update
● 26 student members
● Fall Leadership Conference at Norwich University
Norwich University- Clinical Assessment of the Concussed Athlete
Norwich University- Escaping Nursing!
Vermont State University- Exploring the World of Respiratory Care:
DH Surgical Technology: What is a Scrub Tech
Sutures & Careers: Stitch Your Path into the World of Health Professions! Presented by Amanda Richardson, Director of Health Careers Exploration &Carol Knight, Program Coordinator Southern Vermont AHEC
● State Leadership Conference at UVM in March
● 4 students participated in competitive events
Evening Adult Program; Ashley Smith is the new Program administrator and clinical instructor.
AHEC update: Amanda is stepping into a new role with So VT AHEC and Alysia Straw quill now be Southern VT AHEC Director of Health Careers Exploration.
Deb Kitzmiller will check her availability to meet with students to discuss the Role of the Vermont Department of Health .
2025-2026 school year
A&P I will be offered next year (15 registered)
8 Medical Terminology/LNA registered
7 Human Growth and Development/Nutrition registered
Other: Jeannie noted that next year will be her last year as she will be retiring.
PURPOSE:
The Advisory Board aims to strengthen CTE programs by providing input for curriculum and related district program activities. The Advisory Board also helps increase community awareness and participation in CTE programs. The Advisory Board makes recommendations but is not responsible for funding or program implementation or supervision.
OBJECTIVES
● Assist in a smooth transition for students from school to college and careers.
● Identify critical workforce competencies and industry trends for incorporation into
CTE programs and activities.
● Increase the number of youths preparing to enter college or skilled occupations.
● Improve employer’s access to qualified young people.
● Increase the number of work-based learning opportunities for students.
