Free talk on healthcare careers

Newton — A free seminar about careers in healthcare will be offered to teens and adults on Thursday, Jan. 26, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Project Self-Sufficiency. Dr. Michelle O’Shea and nurse practitioner Sharon St. Angelo will be joined by surgical technician Christine Slater and occupational therapist Michelle Mahoney in a discussion of their background, education and the tasks that accompany their professions. Questions from the audience will be welcome. “Becoming You: Healthcare Careers” will focus on positions throughout the medical profession, including those offered in hospitals, doctor’s offices and rehabilitation centers. Registration is required. Call 973-940-3500. “Teens and young adults who are looking at future careers or thinking about post-secondary training and education, as well as adults who may be weighing their options for a career change, will benefit from the 'Becoming You’ series,” notes Deborah Berry-Toon, Project Self-Sufficiency’s executive director. “We are particularly grateful to the professionals in the area who have taken time out of their busy schedules to offer hope, inspiration and direction to those in attendance.” Project Self-Sufficiency is located at 127 Mill St., Newton.