Mentor Application for West Harlem Mentor Connection Program
Are you interested in being a mentor to a high school student who is an aspiring health professional? Apply online to be a mentor with the Manhattan-Staten Island AHEC’s new Mentor Connection Program.
Organization Description:
The Manhattan-Staten Island Area Health Education Center (MSI AHEC) was incorporated in May 2004 to address health care disparities through increased workforce diversity and improved access to quality health care. MSI AHEC primarily serves underrepresented minority high school and college students who are interested in the health professions. We provide programs, resources, and opportunities that will assist students in achieving their career goals.
Program Description:
We are launching a new Mentor Connection Program in West Harlem this fall for high school students who are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare. The program will connect students to a health professions graduate student and provide a rich curriculum for students to learn and explore health careers and topics of interest to them. Mentors will be provided with activities and conversation starters to correspond with program curriculum. Mentors will have the opportunity to provide guidance to students on the pathway to a health career based on their own experience.
Mentor Responsibilities:
-Develop and maintain relationship with assigned student throughout the school year (November-May)
-Attend mentoring sessions with student weekly for 2 hours
-Assist student with health professions and health topic exploration
-Provide guidance for college application and journey to a health career
-Communicate regularly with student and Program Manager
-Complete evaluation of student progress at middle and end of program
-Complete mentor and child safety training (provided by MSI AHEC)
Eligibility:
-Currently enrolled in a health professions graduate education program (examples: nursing, PA, medical, pharmacy, podiatry, public health, social work)
-Strong interest in working with high school students interested in a health career
-Ability to travel to designated locations in Harlem at least once a week (some evenings and Saturdays)
How to Apply:
Submit an application online at the following link: http://goo.gl/forms/QnvmqvcHgi
Application Due Date: Friday, October 31st