Program Description

The Mentor Connection Program is for high school students who are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare. The program will connect high school juniors and seniors to a health professions graduate student mentor for 7 months of the academic year. The program will also provide a rich curriculum for students to learn and explore health careers and topics of interest to them. Students will have the opportunity to learn about health professions and topics through a variety of means, including mentoring sessions, workshops, and field trips.

 Student Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationship with assigned Mentor throughout the school year (November to May)
• Attend 2-hour mentoring sessions weekly
• Attend 1-hour program activity session weekly
• Attend 3-hour program activity, one Saturday each month
• Complete weekly assignments to research and explore health careers and related topics
• Communicate regularly with Mentor and Program Manager

Eligibility

• Currently enrolled as a junior or senior in high school
• Available to fully participate in program activities for the duration of the program
• Strong interest in a health career
• Ability to travel to designated locations in Harlem at least once a week

If you are interested in bringing the Mentor Connection program to your school or would like to be a mentor, please contact the Program Manager at (212) 534-2432 for more information.