NCHS Academy of Health Sciences & Biotechnology NATIONAL ACADEMY FOUNDATION (NAF): One of the largest career academy networks in the country Only one that is national in scope NAF Career Academy Model school-within-a-school, career-focused program of study and educational design Encourages academic achievement and facilitates transition to college and careers Health Sciences & Biotechnology within Charlotte Metro Area Carolinas Healthcare System is the single largest employer in the Charlotte region CHS Northeast is Cabarrus Countys largest employer with over 4,500 employees The NC Research Campus in Kannapolis employs close to 1,000 people Cabarrus Family Medicine and Cabarrus Health Alliance are two large employers in Cabarrus County Occupation Expected Employment Growth ( ) Average Salary Physician Assistant38%$91,000 Physical Therapist36%$79,860 Dental Hygienist33%$70,210 Surgical Technologist30%$41,790 Occupational Therapist29%$75,400 Medical Assistant29%$29,370 Medical Lab Technologist22%$47,820 Dietician/Nutritionist21%$55,240 Registered Nurse19%$65,470 Athletic Trainer19%$42,690 Pharmacist14%$123,000 Veterinarian12%$84,460 Hot Jobs in Healthcare & Biotechnology Join NCHS Academy of Health Sciences & Biotechnology and be future ready for a career in one of the fastest growing industries in the country!