Education is one of ECU Health’s IC-EAST Values, and our team members exemplify and live these values each day. Kimalie Robinson, Central Services Technician, is a great example of how the Value of Education is lived out.
Kimalie has been a team member at ECU Health for more than two years. As a Central Service Technician, he is responsible for collecting, cleaning and delivering equipment throughout ECU Health Medical Center.
Kimalie learned about the Learning Lab through a coworker who was already enrolled in the program. He was inspired to learn more about it as earning his high school diploma was a personal goal.
“I got involved in the program because when I migrated from Jamaica. I didn’t have a high school diploma, and I thought this would be a great opportunity for me,” he said.
Once accepted into the program, Kimalie adapted to balancing work and school. He credits the program coordinators with making his experience positive, saying, “My favorite thing about the Learning Lab is that it is well-organized, and the coordinators are very professional. Information and help were readily available.”
Support from coworkers and classmates was crucial to Kimalie’s success. “My classmates/colleagues were helpful in my journey,” he said, “my advice to others is to go for it, this is a great opportunity.”
Team members interested in the Learning Lab program must complete the application process to be considered. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for fall and spring semesters. For more information about the Learning Lab program, click here or contact the ECU Health Workforce Development office at 252-847-3174.