Montpelier, VT - On October 13, 2009 a diverse group of local health care professionals came to speak to all students of Montpelier High School as a kickoff to the 2009 Health Care Careers Awareness Month. Students heard from health care professionals about on-the-job experiences and Governor Jim Douglas about Vermont's exciting career opportunities in health care.

Vermont Public Radio's Vermont Edition call-in show featured participating health professionals, and the St. Albans Messenger, Times Argus, and Caledonian-Record reported students can gain additional information about Vermont's health care career opportunities by visiting, www.VTHealthCareers.org or by becoming a fan of the Facebook page.