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Student Opportunities at John Muir Health
Student Opportunities at John Muir Health
John Muir HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America)
HOSA is a national, professional student organization for high school and college students interested in a health care career. John Muir HOSA teaches professional behavior, leadership skills and provides information about health care careers. John Muir HOSA is a professional organization with by-laws, officers, dues and a dress code. HOSA members in good standing have the opportunity to apply for HOSA scholarships. HOSA membership looks great on your resume, college or job application.
The John Muir chapter of HOSA meets every week at John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus. John Muir HOSA provides guest speakers and tours of our facilities. John Muir HOSA officers attend the Cal-HOSA Fall Leadership Institute. John Muir HOSA members have the opportunity to attend the Cal-HOSA State Leadership Convention held each spring. As part of the Cal-HOSA State Leadership Convention, we compete in various health care events. Those who win gold, silver or bronze at the State convention have the opportunity to attend the National Convention and compete in their winning event.
For job shadows contact our John Muir HOSA advisor at JMH HOSA.
Summer Youth Internships
High school juniors and seniors who are at least 16 years old by May can apply for a paid, Summer Youth Internship at John Muir Health. Summer Youth Interns work 40 hours a week in a clerical job in a John Muir Health department. You will take a ROP health career exploration class three hours per week for 5 elective high school credits. You even get paid to attend this class!
Check with your school counselor or career center towards the end of February for the application announcement. For more information about the Summer Youth Internship contact the Coordinator of Workforce Planning and Development at John Muir Health.
Job Shadows
John Muir Health offers job shadowing to students enrolled in high school and college interested in health care careers. Job shadows are for 4 hours, one day. You will need to provide written proof of a negative TB (tuberculosis) test within the past 12 months, immunization records from birth, a signed document stating you understand the HIPAA, confidentiality law, and emergency contact information. For more information about job shadows contact the Coordinator of Workforce Planning and Development at Job Shadows.
Volunteering
Students in the John Muir area can volunteer a few hours a week at John Muir Medical Center in Concord and Walnut Creek. Volunteering is a great way to learn about different departments in the hospital. For more information about volunteering contact us at JMH Volunteers.