Valencia College has received a three-year, $300,000 grant from Sunshine Health, a company of Centene Corporation, and the Centene Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation. The need-based grant is intended to help low-income residents pursue healthcare careers as medical office specialists and clinical medical assistants.
The grant will cover a portion of tuition and fees for students enrolled in the college's Medical Office Specialist program or its Clinical Medical Assistant plus EKG program. Both are offered through the college's Accelerated Skills Training division, and both are 8-week programs that allow students to earn multiple national certifications. Graduates may also qualify for college credit toward an associate degree in medical administration.
According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, healthcare-related occupations will account for most of the 20 fastest-growing occupations through 2029. The effort is part of the Sunshine Health Works program, which provides training and career opportunities to members and the community through partnerships with local colleges, healthcare providers and community-based organizations.
Press release issued by Valencia College:
https://news.valenciacollege.edu/valencia-college-receives-three-year-investment-to-help-students-launch-healthcare-careers/
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