The Jersey Shore Regional School Board is in the midst of important discussions.
We understand that the members of the Board of Education must thoroughly consider and, in some cases, revise proposals to expand career and technical education and offer more diverse programs; I respect that, but I hope they, and all local school boards, can: Find out the best way to incorporate career training as part of your curriculum.
Most notably, this expansion, detailed in a report in the Feb. 28 issue of the Sun-Gazette, includes medical career education, an important and too often understaffed sector of the economy. That's true.
Approximately 100,000 registered nurses are expected to leave the profession between 2021 and 2023, and more than 610,000 will retire by 2027, according to data from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing and the American Hospital Association. has been done. And in a poll by AMN Healthcare, nearly one-third of those surveyed said nurses are more likely to leave the profession for another career, according to npr.org.
The fact that our society needs and will continue to need nurses and other health care professionals means that these types of programs provide many of today's students and tomorrow's workforce with a sense of stability and security. It means providing what we value.
“Nursing has a lower unemployment rate than most professions and is therefore a very stable profession.” The U.S. Chamber of Commerce states on its website: “Nearly 99% of people with nursing expertise and training who are actively seeking employment will be able to secure a job.
We believe that a greater emphasis on medical career education will benefit both students and their communities, and we believe that the Jersey Shore Regional School Board and all school boards in the region will continue to do so. We hope you can find the most effective way to incorporate career-oriented initiatives into your program selection.
