Aspiring Delaware health care workers will represent the First State at a national leadership conference this summer after winning state awards last week.

More than 1,000 middle and high school students participated last week in the 13th annual HOSA State Leadership Conference at Wilmington University. HOSA members earning a medallion qualify for the International Leadership Conference June 26-29, 2024, in Houston, Texas.

Delaware HOSA is a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) dedicated to students who are interested in pursuing their future in a career in healthcare. Through HOSA-Future Health Professionals, more than 1,300 Delaware members have the opportunity to participate in career focused competitive events, take part in community service, and become leaders for the organization in their school, state, and at the international level. HOSA-Future Health Professionals incorporates curricular and co-curricular experiences to emphasize the importance of knowledge, leadership, skill development, and teamwork.

A list of all state award winners and events is located at delawarehosa.org. To learn more about Delaware HOSA, please contact Peg Enslen by email at: peggy.enslen@doe.k12.de.us.

Media contact: Alison May, alison.may@doe.k12.de.us, 302-735-4006

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