Superintendent Brian Haas and Principal Elizabeth York are pleased to share that Maynard High School will be adding Health Professions to the district's Innovation and Career Pathways Program, which is funded by the state.
The Healy-Driscoll Administration has announced that nearly 41 Innovation Career Pathways programs are being funded across 36 high schools in the state. Funding will assist Maynard High School in creating a Health Professions Program that allow students access to vital hands-on, college-to-career pathways learning, in 2027.
The new program will allow Maynard students to access and learn about one of the fastest-growing job sectors in clinical medicine and healthcare services. Throughout the program, students will be provided the opportunity to hone their skills in their core academics while also learning how core academics like math and sciences are applied to a healthcare role. The program is also a way to strengthen relationships within the community, often having students intern and shadow community members in healthcare and social work to receive course credits.
Upon completion, students will have the necessary skills to enter the workforce or secondary education with advanced skills specific to their field of interest.
Through the state, Innovation and Career Pathways provides high school students with additional options for when they complete their high school career and are preparing for what's next, through interactive courses, initiatives, hands-on learning, and more.
"The Health Professions pathway is more than a curriculum track — it is a statement about what we believe Maynard students are capable of and what we are committed to providing them: academic excellence, real-world relevance, and a genuine shot at a fulfilling career," said Superintendent Haas.
Maynard School District currently has two pathways that are offered to high school students, including Computer Science and Buisness/Finance, with Health Professions making it three total for the district. The district also has a Chapter 74 Program in Multimedia Production and Broadcasting.
"These hands-on, career-connected pathways are the future of high school education," said Principal York. "Being able to collaborate with working professionals, and to solve problems alongside professionals in a workplace, while still in high school, provides students with the 'why' behind their classroom education."