“I’m in the Medical Bio-Technology Academy at Mt. Diablo High School and my favorite subject is biology,” Melanie said. “I love the hands-on experience I’m getting and the variety of surgeries I get to see. I watched a heart bypass where they took the artery from the leg and put it in the patient’s heart – I wanted to help.”
Melanie participated in the “Prepare for Success” event that Wardrobe for Opportunity and John Muir Health recently hosted. She and 37 other interns participated in two workshops. They learned how to create online profiles, give a personal “elevator speech,” and network professionally. An image workshop taught the interns how to optimize their professional wardrobe and how to present themselves during an interview.
“We teach students about body language. We talk about how important it is to make eye contact and a give a strong hand shake,” said LeAnne McCoy, development associate for Wardrobe for Opportunity. “This isn’t necessarily knowledge they get in school but it’s so central to their success in advancing their dreams.”
Talk to the interns and they might tell you the best part was going home with two new outfits, including shoes. For this we thank the many John Muir Health employees who sorted through their closets for skirts, dresses, shirts, suits and anything else a young professional might need.
For more information about our community benefit programs, including career exploration and internship opportunities, please email Community.Benefit@johnmuirhealth.com.
