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2022 Guided Real World Orientation and Work Training at the Hospital Program

 

The GROWTH internship program will launch on Monday, June 17 and responds to the shortage of African American and Hispanic/Latinx associates (team members) in clinical and other hospital staffing by creating a career pipeline between Benton Harbor area youth and Spectrum Health Lakeland. The program will offer an inclusive culture of love and respect while helping students develop a diverse set of skills for the workforce. The program includes a combination of guided real-world experience and work training at the hospital.

Students should be dependable, punctual, enthusiastic to learn, willing to collaborate, and have a positive attitude. The program runs Monday through Friday. Students will be paid $12 per hour during internship hours. 

Applications were due on May 1, 2022. 

2021 GROWTH intern in action during class.
2021 GROWTH student puts to action hands-on training.

Requirements

  • Must be 16 to 19 years old
  • Reside in Benton Harbor, attend a Benton Harbor area high school, or attend a school of choice while living in Benton Harbor
  • Provide two references to be contacted by SHL team
  • Verify and provide a copy of the following documents:
    • Driver's license, state identification card, or school identification card
    • Social Security card (unrestricted)
    • U.S. birth certificate, U.S. passport, or permanent resident card
    • COVID-19 vaccine card
  • Attend Introduction to Allied Healthcare Careers every Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Spectrum Health Lakeland. This course provides an overview of the evolving healthcare system in the United States. Students will be introduced to a variety of allied healthcare careers, including the expectations and demands of each. 

Three internship types

  • Clinical: examples include nursing, respiratory, physical, speech and occupational therapy, clinical education, radiology and diagnostic imaging, Lakeland University, outpatient physical therapy, Lakeland rehabilitation, pediatrics, orthopedic and neurological care, St. Joseph Birthplace, emergency department, cardiac telemetry, medical surgical and medical oncology, Caring Circle, postsurgical, behavioral health, Watervliet rehabilitation
  • Non-clinical professional: examples include human resources, diversity equity inclusion, population health, evaluation
  • Non-clinical service spaces: examples include safety and security, nutrition services, call care: answering service, call center: hospital operator, patient transport 
.

Desired outcomes for participants

  • Identify and work toward personal goals with the support
  • Have a plan before graduating high school
  • Gain teamwork skills and emotional intelligence
  • Improved presentation and communication skills
  • Exposure to careers within the healthcare industry
  • Continue to be curious about various roles within healthcare

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