High School Health Careers Program (HSHCP)
Department of Outreach Programs, S3-104
55 Lake Avenue North
Worcester, MA 01655-0132
High School Health Careers Program (HSHCP)
Year Program started: 1983
Max. Participants/Year: 20
Application Deadline: March 1st
Program Timeframe: June-July
Academic Level Targeted:
Racial/Ethnic Focus: Any racial/ethnic group
Type of Program: Career/academic planning, Counseling, Education, Mentoring,
Program Attributes: Non-credit, Meals provided, Housing provided, Stipend provided
Program Acceptance Requirements: class year (grades 10 and 11), area of residence (Massachusetts high school students), disadvantaged status (economically disadvantaged and first-generation college bound student), U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Primary Science Discipline(s) Targeted: biology, academic enrichment courses, English, math, information technology, science
Additional Comments: We encourage participants to set high academic goals & assist them in developing strategies to achieve those goals. Participants are placed in job-shadowing/internship observations in the healthcare & science professions. Participants are provided the opportunity to network with other Massachusetts high school students. Participants have the opportunity to interact with medical students, scientists & health care professionals & Information about the college application & financial aid process.