Exton – Students from West Chester’s Henderson High School learned about the variety of career paths in mental health during a Mental Health Career Exploration Day, led by Health Care Connect, an initiative of the Chester County Economic Development Council and the Chester County Workforce Development Board. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors is projected to grow the fastest among the mental health occupations, increasing 18 percent from 2022 to 2032.
Students from West Chester’s Henderson High School learned about the variety of career paths in mental health during a Mental Health Career Exploration Day, led by Health Care Connect, an initiative of the Chester County Economic Development Council and the Chester County Workforce Development Board. (Photo provided by CCEDC)
“When students are granted the unique opportunity to meet with employers in this field, it helps them understand what a career as a mental health professional may look like,” said Bethanie Emery, Health Care Connect Project Manager. “We’re grateful to the organizations that commit their time and talent to this program.”
Students had the opportunity to learn about non-traditional career pathways such as art therapy, social work, entrepreneurship, non-profit leadership and advocacy. Through hands-on activities such as clay molding, creating vision boards, and writing positive messages to strangers, students explored unconventional careers in mental health.
Through hands-on activities such as clay molding, creating vision boards, and writing positive messages to strangers, students explored unconventional careers in mental health.(Photo provided by CCEDC)
If your company or organization is interested in supporting Health Care Connect’s youth programming, please contact Bethanie Emery at bemery@ccedcpa.com.