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RCSJ'S CHIP PROGRAM CATAPULTS SINGLE MOM INTO HEALTHCARE CAREER

塞布丽娜鲁伊斯, 的Millville, intends to flourish in her new career as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) after she receives her certification from Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ). 鲁伊斯, the single mother of a five-month-old son, recently completed courses from the College's highly regarded 坎伯兰 Healthcare​ Industry Program (CHIP). 

CHIP is a fully grant-funded program created to elevate youth employment in 坎伯兰 County. The program consists of job readiness training, occupational skills training through the National Retail Federation curriculum, job placement follow-up support, 还有更多. 

鲁伊斯 is appreciative of the benefits CHIP provides for its students. “The instructor teaches us things to help us pass our tests and other things we're going to need to know in our fields of work,她解释道. 例如, through the program, 鲁伊斯 and her classmates gained valuable knowledge by having the opportunity to get some vital hands-on experience at Genesis HealthCare, 在Millville. 

“Another good thing about the CHIP program is they help you line up a job,鲁伊斯说。, who aspires to become a dental hygienist in the future. “Like me, I have a position lined up at Inspira when I receive my certificate."

Discovering that CHIP, a program offered through RCSJ's 职业生涯 & Technical Education division, places students in jobs upon completion of the course was an integral element to the new mother's decision-making process.

“Another reason why I did the CHIP program is so I wouldn't have to work two jobs after having a baby,鲁伊斯透露道. “As a single mom, it's very exciting to have this opportunity." 

​For more information about RCSJ's 职业生涯 & Technical Education Division, visit RCSJ.edu/CTE.​