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San Marcos High School Health Careers Academy receives grant for new equipment and resources

Students at San Marcos High School in Santa Barbara can apply to the Health Careers Academy in 10th grade.
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Students at San Marcos High School in Santa Barbara can start in the Health Careers Academy in 10th grade.

San Marcos High School in Santa Barbara County recently received a grant to expand their Health Careers Academy. The academy introduces students in grades 10-12 to a variety of jobs in the health care field through coursework, guest speakers, and internships. Hear about the program and their plans for new resources in this conversation with the academy director and a student in the program. https://www.smhealthacademy.org

Beth Thornton is a freelance reporter for KCBX, and a contributor to Issues & Ideas. She was a 2021 Data Fellow with the USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism, and has contributed to KQED's statewide radio show The California Report.
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