Forsyth Technical Community College is adding six new apprenticeships in computed tomography (CT), offered in partnership with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. This expansion marks a significant step in enhancing the educational and career prospects for students pursuing careers in medical imaging.
The new CT apprenticeships are designed to provide students with critical hands-on experience, allowing them to apply their classroom knowledge in real-world healthcare settings. By working alongside experienced professionals at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, students will gain invaluable skills and insights that will prepare them for successful careers in the rapidly growing field of medical imaging.
“At Forsyth Tech, we believe in the power of experiential learning. These apprenticeships are more than just opportunities to learn; they are essential experiences that shape our students into capable and confident professionals,” said Janet Spriggs, president of Forsyth Tech. “Partnering with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist enables us to offer our students real-life experience that cannot be replicated in a classroom alone.”
The new apprenticeships are part of Forsyth Tech’s ongoing commitment to blending academic instruction with practical training. By participating in these programs, students not only enhance their technical skills but also build relationships with industry leaders and mentors, setting them up for success in the workforce.
“We are proud to expand our partnership with Forsyth Tech and to help increase the pipeline of talented and compassionate medical imaging technologists,” said Dr. David Zaas, president of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. “As the region’s only academic learning health system, training the next generation of health care professionals is a large part of our mission and we look forward to working with these students to prepare them for their future careers.”
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, a leader in healthcare innovation, is already partnering with Forsyth Tech to offer apprenticeships to students studying magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to prepare students for in-demand careers. This partnership continues to grow with the addition of the CT apprenticeships, reflecting both organizations' commitment to fostering talent and meeting the needs of the healthcare industry.
Media contacts:
Joe McCloskey, jmcclosk@wakehealth.edu; Jenna Kurzyna, jkurzyna@wakehealth.edu