
City of Charlotte
Mayor’s Youth Employment Program (MYEP)
MYEP works with local businesses to provide high schoolers with summer internships across industries and career pathways.
Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) help patients recover from injuries or surgeries, manage chronic conditions, and improve mobility. They assist with exercises, therapies, education, and monitoring progress.
This role requires excellent communication skills, critical thinking, attention to detail, and a commitment to patient health. Opportunities for career advancement include specialization in orthopedics, neurology, pediatrics, or oncology rehabilitation.
Explore the pathway below to learn more.
Internships, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and employer programs in the Charlotte metro area offer valuable avenues for aspiring PTAs.
Internships provide hands-on experience and exposure to the work of PTAs, allowing students to develop their skills and explore different specialties within physical therapy. Apprenticeships offer structured training and mentorship opportunities, enabling future PTAs to gain practical experience and receive guidance from experienced professionals. Employer-sponsored tuition assistance programs and professional development initiatives are available to support individuals seeking to pursue a career as a PTA, helping them access necessary training and resources.
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Mayor’s Youth Employment Program (MYEP)
MYEP works with local businesses to provide high schoolers with summer internships across industries and career pathways.
Health Careers Initiatives
South Piedmont AHEC develops initiatives to educate pre-college youth, especially underrepresented minorities, about health careers and academic preparedness.
Apprenticeship 321
Gaston College-led partnership of employers for advanced manufacturing, industrial maintenance and healthcare.
All Star Verified Scholarship
This is a merit-based scholarship and financial need is not considered. We designed this scholarship to help students pay for college and it may be used to pay for tuition or any related fees such as room and board.
GK Tanabe Student Scholarship
A merit-based program that helps students fulfill their dreams of higher education. The scholarship is named for Gen and Kelly Tanabe, best-selling authors on education, whose generous donations fund this program.
Jumpstart Scholarship
The College JumpStart Scholarship is an annual, merit-based competition— financial need is not considered—that is open to 10th-12th graders, college students and non-traditional students.