BLU Educational Foundation

Solutions for a New Millennium

College Exodus to Health Professions
 The College Exodus to Health Professions (CEHP) is a comprehensive, three to four-year program for high school students providing academic preparation and support, exposure to the health care professions, college application and college enrollment assistance. The CEHP specifically targets African American high school students in the Inland Empire.

 

Program Components

  • Academic Support and Tutoring with an emphasis on Math, Science and English Language Arts
  • Mentorship
  • Peer Support
  • Exposure to Health Professions
  • College Preparation
  • Parent Involvement

Academic Support, Tutoring

Academic support, with an emphasis on math and science, and tutoring is provided throughout the school year utilizing the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) strategies. AVID is a classroom based college prep program targeting students of color and those from historically disadvantaged backgrounds. 

 

Mentorship

Mentors monitor student progress, establishing viable links to parents and community, report real time shortcomings or problem areas within the program.

 

Peer Support

Weekly peer support groups and life skills development sessions are held in an effort to address the personal circumstances that stifle positive student development and academic success. To further support students with greater needs, formal referrals systems with local mental health providers have been established. 

 

Exposure to Health Professions

Exposure to the health professions will be arranged through visits to local health care establishments such as, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, St. Bernadine’s Hospital, Loma Linda University Medical Center and Kaiser Hospital-Fontana.  Trips to college campuses are provided through the College Exodus Project. Summer internship and/or volunteer opportunities at locations such as Loma Linda University, provide participants with hands-on experience in health related professions.

 

College Preparation

Students receive one-on-one assistance completing college applications, financial aid forms, scholarship applications, personal statements and registration for SAT/ACT.

 

Parent Involvement

The College Exodus Project has a strong parent involvement component that entails a detailed orientation and ongoing opportunities for parent/guardian participation. New components are added to offer additional information on the education process for health professions. 

 

Download   
2011 Brochure
All
Selected participants are required to submit the following documents

1. CEHP Application
2. Student Profile Form
3. Copy of current high school transcripts
4. Fee Payment Form



 

 

Summer Internship Program

CEHP 2011 Applications Available Now



CEHP 2011 APPLICATION
CEHP 2011 INTERNSHIP BROCHURE
Program Components                                                                   

This summer, participating students will experience one week on the campus of Loma Linda University (LLU) and take part in the following:

·        An interactive learning environment highlighting the importance of patient care

·        An introduction to the various components of health sciences research and laboratory studies

·        Participation and exposure to the medical center and patient care areas with health professionals

·        Active participation in a learning and study skills enhancement program

·        Daily lunch, refreshments and snacks


Selection Criteria

 

 

 

·        9th – 12th Grade High School Students (Priority given to Juniors and Seniors)

·        Good academic standing; Overall 2.0 GPA or above

·        Interest in health, science and math courses

·        Participation in leadership, school activities and community services

·        Written essay describing themselves and their interest in a career in the Health Professions


Orientation*

July 13, 2010

Wednesday 6:30pm
Loma Linda University-Drayson Center

Program Dates
July 18 – July 22, 2010

 

 

 

Monday-Thursday 8:00am-6:00pm

Friday 8:00am-2:00pm
Loma Linda University-Drayson Center

Group Projects*

TBD
Location: TBD

Graduation*

July 24, 2010

Sunday 6:00pm
Loma Linda University

 

 

 

*Location to be determined



Registration:            May 1-June 1, 2011            Cost: $100.00 


*All selected candidates must provide $50 deposit to secure space for program

 

*Registration must be paid in full by July 8, 2011.

Registration Type

Scholarship*

Approved

Amount Due

Payment

CEHP General

no

$100

 

CEHP General

yes

$50

 

CEP returning member

yes

$75

 

CEP (AVHS/San G members)

yes

$25

 

Other Payment Amount

n/a

varied

 

 

 

 

 


How to Apply

 

 

 

 

 

 

Email or fax a completed application with all required attachments, no later than July 8, 2011, to:

 

BLU Educational Foundation

info@bluedfoundation.org
or

909-820-2827 fax 

 

                 

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