On Friday, March 22, 38 students from each of Westerville’s four middle schools attended the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Middle School Career Day. There, medical professionals including radiologists, speech therapists and respiratory therapists, shared information about healthcare careers and medical technology.
Funded entirely by Children’s Hospital and supported by the Westerville City Schools’ Gifted Education Department, the students were able to learn about new and exciting careers, hear how the workshop leaders decided to choose certain fields, and receive advice on what courses to take, the importance of studying, and how to make the most of one’s talents and passions in a field that is constantly evolving.
One of the workshop leaders, Jamar Ward, is a Westerville North alumnus. He shared how his schooling experiences opened doors to a career in the medical field that is both rewarding and stable. The event concluded with a session given by members of the Gifted Education Department on leadership, persistence, and maximizing one’s skills and talents.