Providence part of workforce exploration program
Providence Humboldt and the Humboldt County Office of Education’s Career and College Resource Department celebrated the completion of an intensive workforce exploration program, the Health-Careers Exploration Summer Institute (HESI), organized by community health leaders and Providence caregivers, Providence announced in a news release in the past week.
HESI is a free three-week summer program sponsored by the Humboldt County Office of Education’s Career and College Resource Department. The program provides high school students with the opportunity to explore various health care careers, gain hands-on experience, and determine their interest in the health care field.
“HESI provides a unique opportunity for local students to explore various aspects of health care and interact with professionals in the field,” Megan Freitas, Humboldt County Office of Education’s work-based learning specialist, said in a prepared statement. “This exposure not only helps them determine their future career paths but also encourages them to contribute their skills to our local community as future health care professionals.”
Students and HESI instructors gathered July 3 for final presentations showcasing the knowledge and skills students have acquired during the program. The program culminated with a celebration of their hard work and dedication to exploring careers in health care.
Redwood Capital shakes up board representation
Redwood Capital Bank announced this week founding Board of Director members J. William (Bill) McAuley and Steven M. Strombeck have been elected by the board of directors to serve as the company’s board chairman and vice chairman respectively. Founding director, John Gierek Jr., has ended his term as board chair and remains a member of the Board of Directors.
“On behalf of the Board of Directors, senior management and the staff of Redwood Capital Bank, I would like to thank Mr. Gierek for his dedication and service to this company as the founding vice chairman, and for the past eight years, chairman of the board of directors,” John Dalby, the bank president, said in a prepared statement. “He represents a steady voice that guided the company through milestones of growth and success, as well as challenging times.”
McAuley is excited to serve as chair.
“Having had the pleasure of serving on the board of directors since inception, it has been gratifying to be a part of this focused and disciplined team of community leaders. I fully embrace the challenge of succeeding John Gierek, Jr., who consistently set a very high bar for himself and the Board of Directors,” he said.