Career Buddy Definition

A Career Buddy is an individual assigned to a student who has attended the Introduction to Careers in Healthcare Program. Portions of the program attended will have included the Career Club and a shadowing or internship/externship experience. Individuals may, upon request, be matched to an adult working in the healthcare field that most closely matches the specialty the student has chosen.

This “Career Buddy” relationship will serve as a support to strengthen and maintain the student’s interest in a career in healthcare. This one-on-one relationship will serve as personal encouragement support. It is not intended to replace school or parental guidance for higher education entry but to give insight into aspects of the student’s chosen field of study.