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Cleveland County Schools recognizes Atrium Health partnership and 11 students selected for RISE to Success
Summary
The board and district staff recognized Atrium Health's partnership programs and announced 11 graduating seniors will participate in tuition‑free community college enrollment and employment through Atrium's RISE to Success program and related internships and job‑shadowing opportunities.
Cleveland County Schools recognized Atrium Health for expanding its RISE to Success and internship programs to the county and celebrated 11 graduating seniors chosen to participate.
Rhonda Benfield described three Atrium programs: RISE to Success (tuition‑free community college enrollment combined with employment), a six‑week paid high‑school summer internship (four students chosen each summer), and a four‑week HYPE job‑shadowing program that includes professional development and a stipend for participants. "We're very grateful to Atrium Health for providing these programs that recognize student achievement and interest in health care careers and for providing opportunities and experiences for our students," Benfield said as she introduced Veronica Poole Adams, vice president and facility executive for Atrium Cleveland, to receive a certificate of thanks.
Benfield named 11 graduates who will participate in RISE to Success this year, including students from Burns High School, Shelby High School and other district schools; several students attended Monday's meeting for recognition. The board offered congratulations; the recognition did not require board action.
District staff noted the programs provide pathways into health‑care careers while students continue their education.
