JCPS partners with Norton Healthcare, Galen College to give students a path to nursing careers | Education [Video]

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Jefferson County Public Schools seniors now have a new opportunity to get a jump start on a career in healthcare.

Norton Healthcare, Galen College and JCPS have teamed up to help students prepare for nursing careers in the healthcare industry while completing their high school education.

Norton’s career-ready Practical Nursing Diploma Program provides tuition assistance through the Norton Healthcare Scholars Program to high school seniors who can complete their practical nursing diploma at Galen College of Nursing while finishing their remaining high school credits, according to a news release. 

“I am willing and want to help people during their time in need,” said Southern High School junior Grettel Gonzales.

JCPS officials joined representatives from Norton Healthcare and Galen College of Nursing in the Health Sciences lab at Southern High School Wednesday morning to announce the program.

Southern High junior Grettel Gonzales is now eligible to apply to the program, along with all …