Numeracy, Literacy and Employability Group 4

CAREER PATH

Kelly Jacobson

I started off by taking CNA in high school. I had an amazing instructor that taught me the medical the field and made me want to continue in the medical field more. I then went on to take EMR, EMT and then Paramedic school. I also went through the fire academy to obtain my BOF.

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS NEEDED FOR THIS CAREER

HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDED

Joliet Central High School Joliet, Illinois – Will County

Compassion, perseverance, integrity, strength

CTE DEPARTMENT/CLASSES ENROLLED IN DURING HIGH SCHOOL

Certified Nursing Assistant

ADVICE TO HIGH SCHOOL CTE STUDENTS

CURRENT JOB TITLE

Firefighter/EMT

Never give up on your goals. If it’s something you truly want and are truly passionate about then go for it.

PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT

Montgomery Fire Department

CAREER PATHWAY

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

Health Sciences and Technology

CNA helped me get a start in the medical field and made me want to continue along the path.