Providence participated in a program that gives high school students a glimpse into working in the health care field. The program ended earlier this month. (Providence/Contributed)
Providence is part of the Workforce Exploration Program
Providence Humboldt and the Humboldt County Office of Education’s Career and College Resources Department celebrated the completion of an intensive workforce exploration program, the Health-Careers Exploration Summer Institute (HESI), hosted by Providence community health leaders and caregivers, Providence announced in a news release last week.
HESI is a free, three-week summer program sponsored by the Humboldt County Office of Education’s Career and College Resources Department. The program provides high school students with the opportunity to explore various health care careers, gain hands-on experience, and determine their interest in the health care field.
“HESI provides a unique opportunity for local students to explore various aspects of health care and interact with professionals in the field,” said Megan Freitas, work-integrated learning specialist for the Humboldt County Office of Education, in a prepared statement. “This exposure not only helps them determine their future career paths, but also encourages them to use their skills to serve our local community as future health care professionals.”
HESI students and faculty gathered on July 3 for final presentations highlighting the knowledge and skills students have gained throughout the program. The program concluded with a celebration of their hard work and dedication to exploring careers in health care.
Redwood Capital Reshuffles Board Representation
Redwood Capital Bank announced this week that founding board members J. William (Bill) McAuley and Steven M. Strombeck have been elected by the board to serve as chairman and vice chairman, respectively, of the company’s board of directors. Founding director John Gierek Jr. has completed his term as chairman of the board and remains a member of the board of directors.
“On behalf of the board of directors, senior management and staff of Redwood Capital Bank, I want to thank Mr. Gierek for his dedication and service to this company as our founding vice chairman and, for the past eight years, chairman of the board,” John Dalby, the bank’s president, said in a prepared statement. “He has been a consistent voice guiding the company through growth and success, as well as challenging times.”
McAuley is delighted to serve as President.
“Having had the pleasure of serving on the Board since its inception, it has been rewarding to be part of this focused and disciplined team of community leaders. I fully embrace the challenge of succeeding John Gierek, Jr., who has consistently set the bar high for himself and the Board,” he said.
