Health Careers Access Project
The Health Careers Access Project (HCAP) is a new 3-year demonstration project of the Transitions/Transiciones Program at Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC). The project will a) assist low-income, minority and non-native English speaking women to prepare for successful entry into nursing and other Portland-area healthcare training programs and b) establish a model for dissemination to other Oregon community colleges through a statewide network of Transitions programs.
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A Successful Start!
- 226 women received health career education.
- 83 students (including minority/bilingual students) identified healthcare as a career option and received persistence services.
- The program maintained a 78% persistence rate among HCAP participants during its first year.
- 15 HCAP participants have been admitted to allied health programs including Nursing, Medical Assistant, Medical Office, Mental Health/Social Work, Medical Laboratory Technician, Surgical Technology, and Community Health.
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How To Apply?
All HCAP participants must first complete the MHCC Transitions and/or Transiciones Program. Through these programs students will research a variety of careers and training programs and improve their college study skills. Following completion of Transitions/Transiciones , HCAP participants will work with staff to develop and pursue their academic and career plan. To find more about Transitions and/or Transiciones call 503 491 7680 ex 0 to inquire about information session dates and times.
Transitions website: http://www.mhcc.edu/pages/283.asp
Transiciones website: http://www.mhcc.edu/pages/476.asp
New Summer Evening Transitions Program: http://www.mhcc.edu/pages/2469.asp
HCAP Partners
HCAP is guided by an advisory board whose members include representatives of the Oregon Center for Nursing, National Association for Hispanic Nurses, the Slavic Coalition of Oregon, Oregon Center for Nursing, Latino Network, Oregon Health & Sciences University, Linfield School of Nursing, Northwest Health Foundation, Workforce Connections, Adventist Hospital, Kaiser Permanente, and Providence Health Systems.
How Can You Help?
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Healthcare Professionals: We need you to volunteer as a mentor, help organize career field trips, speak in Transitions/Transiciones classes, provide informational interviews, or join our advisory board!
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Businesses and Employers: We are seeking additional funds and fundraising opportunities to assist with HCAP operations. You can also help our students by offering volunteer, internship, and/or employment opportunities.
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Other Community Members: We encourage you to donate funds for scholarship support. We are also seeking opportunities to participate in community activities.
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If interested in supporting our program, please send an e-mail to Kimberly.Robinson@mhcc.edu identifying your area of interest.
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