PATHWAY CONNECTION

In partnership with Camden County College, Rowan University Rutgers-Camden Board of Governors (RURCBOG) created a Summer Bridge Program to transition students from Camden City High Schools into the accelerated Medical Assistant non-credit workforce development training program at Camden County College (CCC). This Summer Bridge program prepares students for the academic rigors of the accelerated CMA training program, but also helps students build a professional skillset that will aid them as they transition to a new career in healthcare. The content of the program focuses on time management, interpersonal/social skills, professional etiquette, financial literacy, team skills, resume writing/interview skills, introductions to medical terminology and anatomy and physiology, and numerous employer engagement sessions. Students are also paired with a mentor from the healthcare field to provide assistance as they navigate their new career.

RURCBOG also partnered with the Center for Family Services (CFFS) to ensure that students continue to have access to support services throughout the training program as personal challenges arise that may otherwise impede their ability to remain focused on their studies. Students receive a laptop, living stipend, and transportation benefits while they participate in the summer bridge program.