Union Hospital hosted a BLN Event- Matching an Untapped Workforce: Health Care Positions for various high school and agency students.
Around 70 students and teachers participated in the half day event. Activities included tours of areas in the hospital to showcase some of the departments that work with persons with disabilities. Tours of housekeeping, radiology, nutrition, store room and maintenance were experienced by all participants. Ivy Tech also provided information on all of their health care programs.
After lunch and tours, Hamilton Center spoke about opportunities available for persons with disabilities throughout Hamilton Center.
Marcy Hintzman, ADA Indiana, spoke about her experiences as a person with disabilities and the obstacles she overcame along her career journey. Marcy explained to the students that they too can do whatever they want as long as they stay focused.