Summer Opportunity for Students
All costs will be covered, including books and fees. Please indicate on the application if transportation assistance is needed.
Survey of Healthcare Careers Course – Including Mental Health/Behavioral Health Career Exploration
Class Description:
An exploration of various allied health professions, including diagnostic, medical information, rehabilitation, and patient care services with opportunities for mental health/behavioral health career exploration through classroom speakers, job shadowing, and field experiences. This program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work in various settings. Students will gain an understanding of the prevalence of mental health issues and the various mental health careers available. Students will receive college credit and a mental health certification.
Experience will include:
- Enrollment in College of DuPage course HLTHS1100
- Completion of Mental Health certification
- Guest Speakers from Edward-Elmhurst Health, Linden Oaks Behavioral Health, and other partners in the mental health/behavioral health field
- Job shadowing opportunities, experiential learnings, and field experiences in mental health/behavioral health
Naperville – Summer 2024 applications have been filled, as classes are now full! Please contact info@kidsmatter2us.org with any questions.
Schedule – Naperville:
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June 3, 2024 – August 1, 2024
- Monday & Wednesday 10:00 am – 11:45 am – College of DuPage Naperville Center
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Thursday 8:00 am – 12:00 pm – Job Shadowing / Field Experience
- Transportation will be provided by Naperville 203 for those who need (indicate during registration)
- May include some Hybrid experiences
NAPERVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT 203
If you attend Naperville Central or Naperville North High School we have opened a wait list for those schools. If you wish to be added to the Naperville Central or Naperville North High School wait list for this course, please contact Nandini Asar, Registrar-Summer Learning at summerlearning@naperville203.org
Applications Due: April 12th
Student Notification Week of April 22nd
60 students will be awarded acceptance into the program
Elmhurst
Schedule – Elmhurst:
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June 3, 2024 – July 12, 2024
- Monday & Wednesday 8:00 am – 12:00 pm – York High School
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Thursday 8:00 am – 12:00 pm – Job Shadowing / Field Experience
- May include some Hybrid experiences
Applications Due: April 19th
Student Notification Week of April 29th
30 students will be awarded acceptance into the program
This program is funded by Endeavor Health Community Investment Fund, Illinois Children’s Healthcare Foundation, and other generous partners. The program is a collaboration between KidsMatter, KidsMatter Senior High Board, College of DuPage, Naperville Community Unit School District 203, Indian Prairie School District 204, Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205, Edward-Elmhurst Health, Linden Oaks Behavioral Health, and other key partners.
Springboard Series Advisory Board Members
Dr. Laura Bokar, LMFT, LCPC, ACS
Jared P. Deane, Ph.D.
Christopher Long, PT
Amanda J. Long, Au.D.
Mel Feith
Dr. Phillip C. Williams, Pharm.D., MBA
Gina Sharp, FACHE
Amanda Kuzner, CADC, CAMS-II
Ali Smith, LCSW
Leila Azarbad, Ph.D.
Dr. Adam Schriedel
Michelle Einfalt
Summer Opportunities for Students
Interested in Construction Management & Trades
Class Description
Construction management is a project delivery system emphasizing the roles and responsibilities of construction managers, contractors, sub-contractors, owners and design professionals, and how they relate to each other. Fundamentals of project administration from pre-construction planning to project close-out through the study and review of case studies. Includes an overview of cost estimating, meetings, project safety and scheduling. Students will receive three hours of college credit and a variety of job shadowing and field experiences in the trades, architecture, and construction management.
Experience will include:
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Guest speakers from the construction industry including the trades
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Student project on innovative environmental ideas for the construction industry
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Job shadowing opportunities, experiential learnings, and field experiences in the Construction Industry including the trades
Schedule
- June 3, 2024 – July 25, 2024
- Monday & Wednesday 9:00 am – 11:50 am – College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL
- Thursday 8:00 am – 12:00 pm – Job Shadowing / Field Experience
- (Bus leaves at Power Forward DuPage, Warrenville, IL)
All costs will be covered, including books and fees.
Applications Due: April 28th
Student Notification Week of May 8th
24 students will be awarded acceptance into the program
This program is funded by Bosch Community Fund, Bulley & Andrews, Sunbelt Rentals, Inc., Power Forward DuPage and other generous partners. The program is a collaboration between KidsMatter, College of DuPage, Naperville School District 203, Indian Prairie School District 204, and key partners in the construction and trades industry.
We are grateful for the generous support of our SpringBoard Series Partners that make this program possible. Thank you for supporting students interested in exploring healthcare careers.
If you are interested in becoming a SpringBoard Series Partner please contact Nina Menis at nina@kidsmatter2us.org.
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