YouthWorks 2006-07In School Youth Year-Round
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Health Care Career Paths |
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Pathways Leading to Academics, College and Employment |
Health Care
Career Paths
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
34th and Civic Center Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Program Contact: Annette Taylor, 267-426-6712
In a joint partnership between CHOP and Furness High School , CHOP
will provide a comprehensive tiered program designed to orient
students between 9th and 12th grades to various learning and
employment experiences in the healthcare field while supporting the
youth’s current and post-secondary educational pursuits.
Pathways Leading to Academics, College and Employment
Communities In School
Rodin Place, Suite 201
2000 Hamilton Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Program Contact: Chris Ransome, 267-384-4600
Communities In Schools of Philadelphia, Inc. (CISP) in collaboration
with St. Christopher Hospital program will students from Olney High
School both in academics and in preparation for employment or
post-secondary education. Students will receive varied paid work
experiences guided by dedicated mentors, academic support, career
and post-secondary education exploration, life skills training, and
ongoing social services support. Students must have at least a “C”
average, 85% school attendance record, and no disciplinary records
in order to be considered for the program.