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Health Professions Students – Become a Mentor!

January 25, 2012 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Make a difference in shaping our future health care!

The Stratford Public High Schools invite your participation in their successful ELECTRONIC MENTORING PROGRAM.

The Mentees:  Stratford and Bunnell High School students

The Mentors:  Quinnipiac University Health Professions students and other CT health care professionals

Framework:     Once/week correspondence via e-mail

Timeframe:      10 weeks beginning February 10, 2012

Benefits for the high school student:

  • Gain new perspectives on a wide range of health careers
  • Gain knowledge of skills required for specific careers
  • Attain awareness of the world of work
  • Make connection between school and career
  • Make informed academic and career decisions
  • Begin to form a network of professionals

Benefits for the mentor:

  • Make connections between the business and educational communities
  • Contribute to the growth and development of tomorrow’s workforce
  • Be more appreciative of youth from diverse backgrounds
  • Gain the satisfaction of having positively affected a young person’s life!

Structured weekly topics include:

  • Attendance and Punctuality
  • Ethical Conduct
  • Employability Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Adaptability & Flexibility
  • Initiative & Self Direction
  • Leadership & Responsibility
  • Job Retention & Growth

Questions?      Call…..

Diane Christiano, Stratford Public Schools:  203.385.4281 or christianod@stratfordk12.org

Joan Lane, Southwestern AHEC:  203.372.5503 or jlane@swctahec.org

Ready to sign on as an E-Mentor?    Make that phone call!


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May 17, 2010 By Meredith Leave a Comment

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MLK Day – A Day ON, Not Off!

February 5, 2010 By Meredith Leave a Comment

In collaboration with the University of Bridgeport, Southwestern AHEC provided the opportunity for any and all community members to help out with a day of service on their day off, in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. 

With a focus on youth service, the University provided space for students of all ages to come out and participate in mini-service projects throughout the morning.  Students had the opportunity to bake biscuits for stray dogs, create books to send to children in developing countries, knit caps for chemotherapy patients, paint peach murals, put together care packages for Haitians, and write letters and poetry to send to service men. 

The afternoon was spent at an indoor carnival and health fair, also on the UB Campus.  Students played carnival games with children, tended to health fair stations and participated in a few more mini-projects (making peace cranes and drawing peace posters).  Students were also able to watch gymnastics and tae kwon do demonstrations, in an effort to portray a healthy lifestyle through sports and exercise.

Over 65 of AHEC’s Youth Health Service Corps students from Stratford, Bunnell, Harding, Bassick and Central High Schools provided service throughout the day! Share their experiences by looking at the photos: http://www.flicker.com/photos/swahec/