On Thursday, July 25th seven dedicated students from the McLeod Health Youth Apprenticeship program successfully completed their Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification at Florence-Darlington Technical College. This great accomplishment was celebrated in a graduation ceremony where Heather West, ACNO, addressed and congratulated the students for their hard work.

The students underwent an intensive 8-week training program, demonstrating remarkable commitment and perseverance. As they embark on their professional journey, they will now have the exciting opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge as Medical Surgical Technicians at McLeod Regional Medical Center. This accomplishment not only highlights their hard work but also the strength of our apprenticeship programs in preparing young individuals for impactful careers in healthcare.

The students participating included:
Arie Brown, Virtus Academy
Brooke Weeks, Mullins High School
Ja’Mariah McCall, Marion High School
Kelly Martinez, Lake City High School
Kevin Bryant, Mayo School for Math Science & Technology
Marley Robinson, Darlington High School
Meira McKithen, The King’s Academy

Caption: These seven students with the McLeod Health Youth Apprenticeship program recently completed their Certified Nursing Assistant certification through Florence-Darlington Technical College.