Students from Edmond Santa Fe, Edmond Memorial and Edmond North spent the morning with their assigned Rotarians and then were treated to lunch at Mercy Hospital on I-35 where the Club meets every Wednesday. Many students commented that they had no idea that certain career opportunities even existed. With the assistance of club member Tim Richardson, twelve of the students were able to participate in a healthcare presentation and field trip at the hospital. The organizers for Mercy Hospital say they would love to host more students.
Sixteen club members participated in the program. Randy Taylor, Rotarian, Master Photographer and President of Taylor Made Photography said, “Rotary Career Shadow Day is a chance for our members to connect to younger people. It gives us an opportunity to explain our industry to students and to help them see possibilities for their future. It is also a way for us to hear what the younger consumer is thinking and maybe get some input for our own businesses. I have been participating from the very first year and have had a wonderful group of students each year. I am able to talk to, educate, and explain why we do what we do in our business. This is a great way to tie the students to the community and to show the community what our students have to offer.”