Martin Schamberger works with two students training to work in the allied health care field at Middlesex County College (Photo courtesy of MCC)
NEW BRUNSWICK — Unemployed and underemployed people may be eligible for free training in the allied health care field at Middlesex County College’s New Brunswick Center. Programs include Medical Office Specialist, Pharmacy Technician, Medical Assistant, EKG Technician, and Phlebotomist.
Information sessions will be held at the New Brunswick Center on Wednesday, Oct. 3 and Wednesday, Nov. 7 from 3 to 6 p.m. The center is at 140 New Street, at the corner of Joyce Kilmer Avenue.
Some programs may be completed in as little as four weeks; others go for 10 months.
“We have a little bit of everything depending on how much time you have,” said Martin Schamberger, the coordinator. “And the grant covers all fees and most expenses: books, child care if you need it, uniforms and supplies, and even public transportation to get to the campus. President Obama has recognized that health care is a growing industry and crucial to the economic recovery. Plus, with an aging population, we’ll need more qualified professionals to fill those roles.”
The program is aimed at individuals who are unemployed or underemployed; students must have a high school diploma or GED.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for those who are now unemployed or underemployed to start fresh and begin a new career,” Schamberger said.
This is the third year of the five-year grant. It was awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families to the Northern New Jersey Health Professions Consortium, which consists of nine community colleges in the state. Middlesex will receive $2.4 million over the five years.
For more information, contact Schamberger at 1-732-548-6000, ext. 3813.
