Ben's Journey from Burnsville High School to a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Healthcare career exploration
High school vocational internships
Transition from high school internship to full-time employment
Areas of Interest (3)
- Success of high school vocational programs in guiding students toward medical careers.
- The role of local medical practices in providing workforce pipelines for high schoolers.
- How early internship opportunities reduce career uncertainty for graduating seniors.
Notable Quotes (2)
I've always loved taking care of people and helping people.
Career motivationExpressing his passion for healthcare.
This is really what I want to do um with my life and without that experience I'd still be second guessing myself.
Career validationReflecting on the value of his internship experience.
People (1)
Ben SmithStudentMember of Burns High School class of 2025; full-time employee at Burnsville Family Physicians.
2 quotes
Member of Burns High School class of 2025; full-time employee at Burnsville Family Physicians.
“I've always loved taking care of people and helping people.”
Explaining his motivation for pursuing a career in healthcare.
“This is really what I want to do um with my life and without that experience I'd still be second guessing myself.”
Reflecting on how the internship solidified his career path.
Places Mentioned
Burns High SchoolBurnsville Family Physicians
Events & Meetings (1)
- Mid-March to end of school year (Internship period)