
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.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, also known as an ultrasound technicians, use specialized equipment to create images of internal body structures for medical diagnosis. They perform ultrasound examinations, analyze images, collaborate with physicians, maintain equipment, and document results.
This role requires excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to promoting patient health. Aspiring Diagnostic Medical Sonographers typically pursue accredited sonography programs and obtain certification. Opportunities for career advancement include specialization in areas such as cardiac sonography or vascular technology.
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Internships, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and employer programs present promising pathways to becoming a diagnostic medical sonographer in the Charlotte metro area.
Internships offer firsthand exposure to diagnostic medical sonography, enabling students to refine their skills and acquaint themselves with various specialties within the field. Apprenticeships provide a structured, hands-on training and mentorship environment, empowering future sonographers to acquire practical experience and learn from seasoned professionals. Employer-sponsored tuition assistance programs and professional development initiatives can help aspiring diagnostic medical sonographers access training and support.
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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.
Sonography Student Scholarships
$2,500 awarded annually to one or more sonography students who are SDMS members and enrolled in CAAHEP accredited programs.
Advanced Degree Scholarships
$2,500 awarded annually to one or more sonography students who are SDMS members and enrolled in CAAHEP accredited programs.
Anne Jones Scholarship Program
This scholarship provides scholarships to students in accredited, dedicated vascular ultrasound technology programs offering an associate degree or a BS degree.