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Chief Advancement Officer
Native American Jump Start
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Jackson, WY (August 1, 2024) – Native American Jump Start (NAJS), a Jackson, Wyoming based nonprofit whose mission is to provide opportunities for growth and success for Native American individuals through education and employment, is pleased to announce a partnership with Health Tech Academy.  Health Tech Academy (HTA) is committed to solving healthcare staffing challenges by partnering with organizations like NAJS to help provide education and resources for emerging and diverse roles through apprenticeship learning pathways and career coaching.

NAJS and HTA will collaborate to present programs of Health Tech Academy to the Native American community across the country.  Programs associated with HTA’s learning are: Surgical technologist, Medical Assistant, Patient Care technician, Pharmacy Technician, Dental Assistant, Medical Coding, Medical Billing & Coding and Phlebotomy Technician.  In many cases, Native American students can participate in HTA’s programs for NO-COST, for those who qualify.  “This is an amazing program that we are excited to share with the Native community,” says Ray Southworth, Board Chair of NAJS.  “Through our partnership with Health Tech Academy we hope to be able to provide young Native people with the opportunity to gain career-oriented skills so that they can support their local communities.”

Karla Coleman from Health Tech Academy says, “As the National Director of Workforce Development for Health Tech Academy, I am thrilled about this partnership with NAJS. Together, we are not only addressing critical Allied healthcare staffing needs but also empowering Native American individuals with valuable skills and career opportunities. This collaboration is a significant step towards fostering growth, education, and success within Native communities,”

To learn more about Native American Jump Start, please visit https:///nativeamericanjumpstart.org

To learn more about Health Tech Academy, please visit https:///healthtechacademy.org

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About Native American Jump Start
Native American Jump Start is a Jackson, WY based 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide opportunities of growth and success for Native American individuals and families through education and employment.  In addition to providing support to Native peoples, they also co-host the Annual Teton Powwow in May of each year. For more information, visit www.nativeamericanjumpstart.org

About Health Tech Academy
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Health Tech Academy aims to transform healthcare education and staffing. With a focus on excellence, innovation, and personalized learning, our flexible healthcare bootcamps are delivered 100% online, self-paced, and tailored to fit seamlessly into your schedule. We collaborate with universities and employers to transform the healthcare workforce, one talent at a time.

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David Deschenes, Chief Advancement Officer
davidd@nativeamericanjumpstart.org
307-200-9099