In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week we are highlighting some of the apprentices working and learning in Michigan health centers. Olivia Wickey, CCMA has completed Grace Health’s MA Apprenticeship Program.
- Why did you decide to become an apprentice at a Michigan health center?
If I’m being completely honest, an apprenticeship was never something that I had planned to do. I came from working in the RV factory and after 3 years of doing that I was tired of just being a number and doing brainless work. I have always enjoyed helping others and doing hands on work. When the opportunity presented itself to not only help others in need but also have a hands-on job, it was a no brainer for me. - What has been your favorite experience working as an apprentice?
My favorite part of being an apprentice is a hard one to narrow down. I think the thing I am most grateful for was the part that I was able to do the schooling and training and be paid to learn rather than choose to go to school or pay the bills. I am forever grateful for a program that allowed me to learn and make money at the same time. - How will being an apprentice support your future career goals?
I personally think that no matter how you look at it, there are always things to learn and ways to improve in our careers. I appreciate the fact that we always have new and improving things going on to teach us how to be better for not only us as an organization but for our patients. My biggest goal is to be the best I can be at my job and to be able to always offer a helping hand to those in need.
Learn more about National Apprenticeship Week here.