Career Connections Healthcare Training

CAREER CONNECTIONS HEALTHCARE TRAINING 2010 Is looking for Motivated Portland Young Adults, Ages 18-24 years old

*PROFESSIONAL TRAINING * JOB SEARCH SUPPORT * INTERNSHIP CONNECTIONS * COLLEGE SUPPORT*

Training starts January 4, 2010. There is just one orientation session left!

Please call Lee Ann, 503-488-5181, to RSVP for Wednesday’s, 12/16 10am, orientation.

The FREE Healthcare Pathway is also a great entry point for participants who plan on pursuing a job and/or short-term training in medical careers such as Certified Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy, Medical Receptionist, Medical Coding and Billing, and caregiving. We can also be a resource to obtaining funding for advanced training and college.

The training is also a great opportunity for trained/certified healthcare professionals to get their foot in the door, network, and land their first professional healthcare position.

Free 1-year program that emphasizes career advising & long-term advocacy, to support you in landing an entry level career in HEALTHCARE! If you are ready to commit to yourself and your goals, then so are we!

Start with a challenging 5 week long training, where you will increase confidence, motivation and hope, while discovering your personal strengths, exploring career options, learning effective career development skills, networking with local professionals, and becoming a MORE COMPETITIVE job-seeker.

Upon training completion, you will receive mentoring, college support and access to exclusive internships with our professional partners. We have extensive employer relationships in healthcare that can help to jumpstart your career! All of our services are tailored to your interests and goals.

During training you will receive support for transportation and professional clothing. Upon completion of the training and internships you receive a financial incentive stipend.

WINTER TRAINING: JANUARY 4, 2010-FEBRUARY 5, 2010 MONDAY-FRIDAY 9AM-3PM DOWNTOWN PORTLAND

*Recruitment is starting now. Please read below to get started and reserve a spot in the program.* Space is limited*

IF INTERESTED: 1) Check out our website: http://www.openmeadow.org/open/meadow/schools/C155/  

And download the flyer to see if the program is a good fit for you & to see what we look for in applicants: http://207.58.181.244/docs/downloads/Healthcare_Pathway_Winter_10.pdf

2) EMAIL Lee Ann Lawrence by replying to this ad and doing the following: A) Attach a copy of your resume that includes a current phone number B) Answer the 6 questions below (Our program is intended to serve individuals who qualify as low income, who live in Portland, who are 18-24 and who have a diploma or GED. You need to meet these requirements in order to be eligible for our program. Your answers will help us determine if you are eligible and a good fit for our services):

1) Family size is determined by the people you live with who are related to you. Only include related family that you currently live with. What is your family size? 2) What is your estimated total household income per month? Include wages from every related family member: 3) How old are you? What is your date of birth? 4) What is your healthcare career of interest and what challenges or barriers do you have to obtaining career-track employment in that field? 5) What makes you interested in our training and career development program? 6) In what city to you live?

Lee Ann will get back to you to let you know if you will be invited to an orientation. Thank you for your interest, we look forward to hearing from you!

* THIS PROGRAM IS RUN BY OPEN MEADOW AND FUNDED BY THE PORTLAND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT.