Annual Report 2009-10 | Page 18

• Nurse Aide Training: Begun in spring 2009, this class is designed for students who want to prepare for careers in the health care industry. Nurse Aide Training (NAT) provides students with more than 200 hours of instruction and hands-on practice in a skills lab. Clinical experience is provided at a clinical partner site for 10 days during the semester. The NAT program prepares students to become Certified Nurse Aides. NAT Student NAT Graduates NAT Student Other Services • Employability Skills Training: Employability skills training is a fundamental component of the Workforce Program. This training helps students build the essential competencies they will need to secure and maintain jobs in their chosen field as well as excel in the workplace. Designed to complement what students learn in their technology and career preparation classes, the curriculum is tailored to meet the unique needs of each student. The curriculum is implemented through one-on-one career counseling and skill building as well as group workshops and other activities. Students receive more than 22 hours of employability skills training along with job search and job/internship placement services. • Information Technology Mentorship Program: Through the IT Mentoring Program, students gain knowledge and assistance in the areas of skill building and career development. They receive valuable guidance for planning their careers and gain insight into current employment conditions and requirements. Students are provided with a wealth of information that will help them become better employees, entrepreneurs, and leaders in their chosen professions. Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School, Annual Report 2009-2010