Wisconsin Charter Schools Yearbook - School Management Services

Wisconsin Rapids
Public Schools
Thomas Mancuso
1801 16th Street South
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 423-1520
kathy.jarosinski@wrps.org
Grade Levels: 11-12
Robert A Crist
510 Peach St
(715) 422-6000
www.wrps.org
Est. 2005 Central Cities Health Institute
• Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494-4663
The Central Cities Health Institute (CCHI) serves students grades 11-12 in
South Wood County school districts, including Wisconsin Rapids Public and
Private Schools, Nekoosa Public Schools, Port Edwards Public Schools, and
the Community Christian Academy. The institute is designed to increase
career exploration and exposure in all health careers. The high demand to fill
jobs in the health care industry in South Wood County and across the nation
and the increasing number of students interested in health careers verified the
need to create this charter school. Students are engaged in classes to prepare
them for entry-level work experiences as well as postsecondary education.
Students have the opportunity to gain first-aid and CPR certification and
nursing assistant certification in the charter program. The curriculum
includes hands-on, work-based education to improve students’ critical
thinking, academic and employability skills. A major goal of CCHI is to
assist the health care industry in recruitment and retention of committed,
mission-oriented health care employees.
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