Capital Health recently welcomed 38 students from the Foundation Academy High School in Trenton, New Jersey to Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell for a Future Young Professionals Career Day. Students had the opportunity to explore careers in health care and interact with Capital Health representatives from nearly a dozen departments. The event was hosted by the Capital Health Young Professionals Committee and held in conjunction with the school’s Health Care Week, part of its Career Exploration Month in February.
Capital Health President and CEO Al Maghazehe joined the group for lunch, offering students the chance to connect directly with leadership.
“Part of Capital Health’s commitment to our community is supporting our young people,” said Al Maghazehe, President and CEO of Capital Health. “Health care offers many opportunities for meaningful careers, and it’s my hope that we can help young people in the communities we serve learn about the many possibilities available to them in health care, including at Capital Health. This event was especially meaningful because it was planned by our Young Professionals Committee. Their enthusiasm for sharing their knowledge and excitement about careers in health care is inspiring and gives me great hope for the future of leadership here at Capital Health.”
“Experiences like this help make the future feel real for our scholars,” said Nwasha Edu, Senior Manager of Workforce at Foundation Academy Collegiate. “By connecting directly with professionals across so many areas of health care, students are able to see how their interests, classroom learning, and personal goals can translate into meaningful, family-sustaining careers. We’re grateful to Capital Health and their Young Professionals for opening their doors, sharing their journeys, and investing in the next generation of health care leaders.”
During their visit, students explored the wide range of career pathways available within the health care industry and learned how classroom learning translates into real‑world roles in patient care, administration, hospital operations, and more.
Students participated in interactive sessions in a “round‑robin” format with Capital Health employees from various departments including Radiology, Nursing, Marketing and Public Relations, Risk Management, Pharmacy, Food and Nutrition Services, Maintenance and Facilities, Medical Administration, Information Technology, Rehabilitation, and Emergency Medical Services. Department representatives answered student questions and provided educational materials about potential future careers. Students were also given the opportunity to tour Capital Health’s Mobile Simulation Lab, gaining hands‑on insight into a patient care experience.
Through conversations and behind‑the‑scenes exposure, students learned about the educational requirements for a wide range of roles that support the high-quality care at Capital Health.
This event reflects Capital Health’s continued commitment to the local community, workforce development, health care education, and inspiring the next generation of health care professionals.
Capital Health is the Central New Jersey/Lower Bucks County region’s leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Comprised of two hospitals (Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton and Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell), a Hamilton outpatient facility, and an extensive network of primary and specialty care practices across the region, Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by DNV. To learn more or to search career opportunities at Capital Health, visit capitalhealth.org/careers.