The entire Adventure in Health Care program has been cancelled at the North Cariboo Community Campus in Quesnel.
The College of New Caledonia says it is due to unforeseen circumstances that it will not proceed as planned.
Sessions hosted by UNBC and Northern Health have now been cancelled as well.
Adventures in Health Care is an immersive program designed to introduce high school students to education and career opportunities in the health sector.
The program is a collaboration between Rotary Quesnel, CNC,the University of Northern B.C., Northern Health and the Quesnel School District.
It was to take place from April 29 through May 1.
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A program designed to encourage youth to pursue post-secondary education and a career in health care is returning to the College of New Caledonia in Quesnel.
Adventure in Health Care will run from April 29th through May 1st.
It is a collaboration between Rotary Quesnel, CNC,the University of Northern B.C., Northern Health and the Quesnel School District.
Marissa Knauf, Principal at Correlieu Secondary, says “this initiative gives aspiring health care professionals a chance to see themselves in real-world clinical environments and better envision their future careers.”
She adds that “it’s a valuable opportunity that we hope will inspire local graduates to return to Quesnel after completing their post-secondary health care training.”
Pre-selected students will take part in hands-on activities and interactive sessions that highlight a range of disciplines, including medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, nursing, chemistry, health care assistant, and social work.
Jenn Scott is CNC Dean of Health Sciences and Human Services.
“At CNC, we’re proud to provide students with meaningful, hands-on experience that bring healthcare and human services to life. Programs like Adventures in Health Care and Human Services gives students the opportunity to explore different pathways, build confidence, and see themselves in these important roles. Inspiring and supporting future healthcare and human services professionals is essential to the long-term health and well-being of our northern communities.”
Each day the program will be hosted by a different partner organization.
Sessions will take place at UNBC on April 29th, Northern Health on the 30th, and at CNC on May 1st.
Students will also have the opportunity to connect with health care professionals and program alumni, gaining insight into both the educational journey and real-world experiences of those working in the field.
Since launching in 2017, Adventures in Health Care has engaged hundreds of students across the region.
