HopeWorks Camden hosted a celebration on June 12, 2024, for graduates of the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program, part of Cooper’s Health Careers Initiative (CHCI) program. This program provides access and opportunity for students interested in becoming EMTs.
Six of the 10 graduates from this year’s class were Cooper team members who received a Impact Charities grant covering tuition and supply costs.
John Steiner, Dean of Math, Science, and Health Careers at Camden County College; Riscee Langhorne, Director of Career Partnerships at HopeWorks; and Antoinette Fugee, Workforce Development Consultant at Cooper University Health Care, spoke at the ceremony.
The Cooper EMT Training Program, developed in partnership with the Camden County Board of Commissioners, Camden County One Stop, Camden County College, Camden County Workforce Development Board, and Hopeworks, provides low-cost, comprehensive training for an entry-level career in emergency medical services. Applicants who meet certain criteria may qualify for tuition-free training. In addition to providing career opportunities in a rewarding field, the program will also help meet the strong demand for qualified EMTs in the community.
EMT Training Program Class of 2024 (left to right): Alex Palillero-Mateo, Jadaromain J. Greene, Tanaye´ A. Chambliss, Frankie A. Moffett, John C. Pina, Emmanuel Morales, Janessa Lanzo (not shown: Evan A. Coxe and Anna M. Watts.
Shown with Graduate Tanaye´ A. Chambliss, are (left to right) Antoinette Fugee, John Steiner, Riscee Langhorne, and Kimeko Millner.