If you have participated in a BSCP program (student conference, symposium, skills workshops), we encourage you to list your participation in BSCP on your resume!

Champlain Valley Area Health Education Center
92 Fairfield Street
St. Albans, VT 05478


Director:

Contact: Melissa Rixon
P: (802) 527-1474
F: (802) 527-1632

Health Career Exploration "A Day in the Life"

Year Program Started: 2006

Max. Participants/Year: 10-20/program

Application Deadline: check our Web site

Program Timeframe: 4 one-day programs each school year

Academic Level Targeted: grades 9-12

Racial/Ethnic Focus: any racial/ethnic group

Type of Program: education, career/academic planning and exploration

Program Attributes: meals provided, mentors/advisors provided

Program Acceptance Requirements: class year (high school students grades 10-12), area of residence (Addison, Chittenden, Franklin, and Grand Isle County students)

Primary Science Discipline(s) Targeted: anatomy, biochemistry, biology, bio (cellular), bio (molecular), biophysics, biotechnology, chemistry, pre-dentistry, dentistry, education (health, science), education, epidemiology, engineering (biomed), genetics, pre-medicine, medicine, nursing, nutrition, pathology, pre-pharmacology, pharmacology, physics, psychology, public health, science (biomed), science (social, behavioral), science (health), statistics/biometrics/biostatistics, veterinary science

Additional Comments: This is a one-day program that takes place at local hospitals and home health agencies. The day consists of health care education and a 3-hour job shadow. Lunch is provided. Check the Champlain Valley Area Health Education Center (CVAHEC)'s Web site for more information or call the program coordinator. The cost is $25.