Walton County Boys & Girls Club teens recently took a trip to Fortis College located in Smyrna Georgia. The trip was designed to expose members to a variety of career opportunities.
“Offering limitless possibilities of options after graduation is a key focus,” Michelle Hollins, Program Director for WCBGC shared. “This exposure ensures our members are well rounded and properly prepared to make the best decisions possible when they begin the transition from high school to college, technical, or the work force.”
Fortis college provides career education for the healthcare, emergency medical services, dental, and skilled trades career fields. Club members learned about the healthcare and medical career training programs in Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting, EMT, and Pharmacy Technician. Youth also learned about the Welding Technician program which can train members for an entry-level position as a welder.
“The trip helped me in my interest to attend college and get an education,”Cameria R. shared. “I learned that if you put your mind to it, you can do it! My career interest was EMT, Nurse and Orthodontist.”
Arianna, a Club member added, “The trip was interesting because I learned that whatever you want to be, you can be! I also learned that EMT’s work on movie sets. I want to be an EMT worker.”
To learn more about Walton County Boys & Girls Club, visit www.bgcncg.com/waltonclubor call 770-207-6279.