Wake Tech
WakeWorks Apprenticeship
Apprentices can gain on-the-job training at local employers, learning sought-after skills in various fields and garnering industry-recognized credentials and degrees – all while earning a paycheck.
Apprenticeship
Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians conduct lab tests to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases. They study specimens, closely follow regulations, and collaborate with healthcare professionals.
The role requires technical, analytical thinking, attention to detail, problem-solving, and communication skills. Career advancement opportunities include specialization, management roles, education/research, quality assurance/regulatory affairs, industry positions, and involvement in professional organizations.
Clinical Laboratory Technologists perform more complex laboratory tests and can advance into supervisory or specialized roles. Technicians support Technologists by performing routine tests.
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Growth rate: Moderate
Internships, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and employer programs provide promising career pathways for aspiring clinical laboratory technologists and technicians in the Charlotte metro area.
Internships offer valuable hands-on experience within healthcare settings, allowing students to familiarize themselves with laboratory procedures and develop essential skills for their future careers. Apprenticeships provide structured training and mentorship opportunities, enabling future clinical laboratory technologists and technicians to gain practical knowledge and expertise in laboratory medicine. Employer-sponsored tuition assistance programs and professional development initiatives can help individuals pursue training and advancement opportunities in laboratory technology.
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Apprenticeships/Internships
Wake Tech
WakeWorks Apprenticeship
Apprentices can gain on-the-job training at local employers, learning sought-after skills in various fields and garnering industry-recognized credentials and degrees – all while earning a paycheck.
Apprenticeship
Novant Health
Bridges to Healthcare Internship
An innovative paid program created to assist in closing the skills gap in healthcare by supporting the education of high school students and recent high school graduates.
Internship
Gaston College
Apprenticeship 321
Gaston College-led partnership of employers for advanced manufacturing, industrial maintenance and healthcare.
Apprenticeship
Tuition Assistance Programs
American Society for Clinical Pathology Foundation
Pathology Interest Group Grants
The ASCP Foundation provides a total of $3,000 each year to support medical students and their Pathology Interest Group's activities.
Tuition Assistance
American Society for Clinical Pathology Foundation
Trainee Global Health Fellowships
These fellowships give pathology residents and fellows the opportunity to expand their experiences, knowledge, and exposure to pathology in a low- to middle- income country setting.
Tuition Assistance
American Society for Clinical Pathology Foundation
STEM Student Scholarship
Encourages young learners to hone their talents in the laboratory by finding a promising career as a pathologist, laboratory professional, scientist or researcher.
Tuition Assistance
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