A unique career training program at an Oakland high school is giving students hands-on experience in phlebotomy, with teachers sporting bandages from assisting with finger prick practices. The initiative blends practical skills with academic learning, offering students early exposure to medical procedures while earning industry certifications. By integrating workplace-ready training into the classroom, the school aims to bridge the gap between education and real-world career preparation. This approach highlights how vocational programs can equip students with valuable skills before graduation.
View the full episode transcript. At the end of the first semester at ARISE High School in Oakland, several teachers have bandages on their fingertips as part of their jobs. It’s not because of a sudden rise in paper cuts. It’s because students have started practicing finger pricks as part of a phlebotomy certification program … Continue reading Why Hands-On Career Training and Academics Go Hand-in-Hand →
