January 25, 2024 

Media Contacts:  
Jenni Jourdan, Workforce Education coordinator, 509-682-6727, jjourdan@wvc.edu 
Jennifer Korfiatis, interim public information officer, 509-682-6650, jkorfiatis@wvc.edu   

An Occupation Exploration event focused on mental health will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 7, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Hazel Allen Burnett Hall on the Wenatchee Valley College at Omak campus. All students in grades 6-12 and college are welcome to attend this free event.  

Space is limited, so registration for the event is required. Visit bit.ly/occupation-exploration to register.  

Participants can explore career opportunities in mental health services such as behavioral health co-responder, ED mental health triage, licensed mental health provider, and psychologist positions.  

The event will also provide an in-depth look at various mental health career pathways by examining several case examples of people in crisis and mental health struggles. Clinicians will discuss case examples similar to the work that they do and the people they work with. They will describe symptoms, management, diagnosis, treatment, their roles during treatment, and how they provide support. They will also discuss the education required for their roles.  

Snacks and refreshments will be provided at the event. 

This Occupation Exploration event is presented by North Central ESD, the Wenatchee Valley College Foundation, and Career Connect Washington. 

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Wenatchee Valley College enriches North Central Washington by serving educational and cultural needs of communities and residents throughout the service area. The college provides high-quality transfer, liberal arts, professional/technical, basic skills and continuing education for students of diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds. Visit our website, wvc.edu. 

Wenatchee Valley College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment and student enrollment. All programs are free from discrimination and harassment against any person because of race, creed, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a service animal by a person with a disability, age, parental status or families with children, marital status, religion, genetic information, honorably discharged veteran or military status or any other prohibited basis per RCW 49.60.030, 040 and other federal and state laws and regulations, or participation in the complaint process. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and Title IX compliance for both the Wenatchee and Omak campuses: 

To report discrimination or harassment: Title IX Coordinator, Mish ee twie 1321A, (509) 682-6716, title9@wvc.edu. 

To request disability accommodations: Director of Student Access, Wenatchi Hall 2133, (509) 682-6854, TTY/TTD: dial 711, sas@wvc.edu.