CTE Graduate Profile

CAREER PATH

Nia Welch

I started in my medical class in high school, then I was offered an opportunity to take and nursing assistant class. From there I was provided with and internship at the children’s hospita l, then I got offered a position by the unit manager of the unit I did my internship with.

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS NEEDED FOR THIS CAREER

HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDED

Chicago Vocational High School Chicago, Illinois -- Cook County

Nursing assistant certification

CTE DEPARTMENT/CLASSES ENROLLED IN DURING HIGH SCHOOL

Medical

ADVICE TO HIGH SCHOOL CTE STUDENTS

CURRENT JOB TITLE

Nursing Assistant

Try to take every opportunity given to you, and please take everything seriously!

PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT

Lurie Children ’ s Hospital Chicago, Illinois

CAREER PATHWAY

HOW HAS CTE MADE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR LIFE/CAREER?

Health Sciences and Technology

Try to take every opportunity given to you, and please take everything seriously!