Gov. Josh Stein welcomes students to Virtual Healthcare Career Day

The North Carolina Healthcare Association (NCHA) partnered with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (DPI) to host a Virtual Healthcare Career Day on February 28. This event was developed to inspire middle and high school age students across North Carolina to join the healthcare field.  The program featured various in-demand healthcare careers, including nursing, physical and occupational therapy, radiology and imaging, medical assistants, and laboratory sciences. Nearly 150 teachers registered their classrooms, and the event reached over 3,500 students across the state. Students watched videos featuring real North Carolina healthcare professionals showcasing a day in their lives and answered questions about starting their careers. The event was recorded and is available at IDoCareNC.org for students to watch at their convenience. This includes private school students, homeschool students, and adult learners interested in a career in health care. The website also offers additional resources, including healthcare career profiles, hospital teen programs, and more.