Saratoga County, NY EMT Career Pathways Program anticipates future emergency personnel needs
Saratoga County, NY EMT Career Pathways Program Personnel
The county's Workforce Development team recruited students from Shenendehowa High School for EMT training. Participants completed 140 hours of classroom learning at Hudson Valley Community College. The EMT Career Pathways Program trial also required 10 ride-alongs with Clifton Park-Halfmoon EMS personnel. Graduates of the program earned seven college credits and qualified for the New York State EMS Exam needed for licensure.
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Services for Youth – County of Saratoga, New York
NACo Achievement Awards: Saratoga County EMT Career Pathway for Youth
The Saratoga County Department of Employment and Training launched the EMT Career Pathway for Youth Pilot Program in June 2022. Born out of the need for current and future first responders, the program is designed to be the first step in a lifelong dedication to public service and greater medical careers for participants. The County created a community-based collaboration to
Project Succeeded
The pilot version of the program produced six new EMTs for Clifton Park-Halfmoon EMS. Saratoga County expanded the program to 18 participants in its 2023 cohort.
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