Sign-ups open for Pomona Health Career Ladders program
Pomona Unified School District sixth and seventh graders interested in pursuing a career in one of many health fields can sign up for the Pomona Health Career Ladder.
The program is open to students interested in becoming doctors, nurses, physical therapists, physicians assistants or professionals in other health careers, according to a statement from Western University of Health Sciences.
Through a series of free monthly Saturday workshops, the first of which is scheduled for Oct. 17, students will learning about the various aspects of the many medical careers available to them.
Students who complete the workshop series successfully will be eligible to begin the next phase of the program which involves a long term commitment of students and parents leading to admission to Western University of Health Sciences.
Participants will have supported through mentoring, academic assistance and other services designed to prepare students across middle school, high school, college and through their professional education until they reach graduation.
The Pomona Health Career Ladder is a joint partnership of Pomona Unified School District, Cal Poly Pomona and Western University of Health Sciences.
Information and sign-up forms for the program are available by going to http://www.westernu.edu/xp/edu/pusd/pusd-application.xml Information is also available by e-mailing phcl@westernu.edu or by calling Carolina Alirez at (909) 708-3844.
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