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High school interns at Reading Hospital began their exploration of health care careers Monday.

Reading Hospital said 29 high school students are participating in the internship program this year with 26 for a full year and three for the spring semester.

The interns will work in a variety of clinical and non-clinical disciplines including nursing, cardiology, Children’s Health Center, Emergency Department, labor and delivery, oncology, Center for Public Health, and McGlinn Cancer Institute, among others. Students will complete approximately 300 hours of work in their assigned department during their internship, Reading Hospital said.

“September is an exciting month for us because it’s when we welcome our new interns to Reading Hospital and get to expose them to all the moving parts that make a healthcare system function,” said Desha Dickson, vice president of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Community Wellness at Tower Health. “We value education and growth within our system and strive to share that knowledge with our community through the various programs and opportunities available with us.”

In addition to working in their department, interns will participate in a variety of educational workshops to build their professional skillset. The interns will explore areas such as financial literacy, resume writing and mock interviews, and healthcare career roundtables.

To date, 88 students have participated in the program and about 30% remain engaged with Reading Hospital after graduation, Reading Hospital said.

Fourteen students participated in job shadowing experiences, three have participated in the College Internship Program, and 12 have returned to Reading Hospital for employment.

Last year, all 30 graduates of the program planned to pursue higher education and 29 are pursuing a career in healthcare.

“We are thrilled to welcome another class of interns to Reading Hospital” said Dr. Charles F. Barber, Reading Hospital president and CEO. “Throughout the year, our interns will have the opportunity to explore the many career pathways of healthcare through real-world, hands-on learning experiences. I would like to express my sincerest thanks to the students for their commitment and dedication to the health and wellness of our community, and to all the team members and departments that work to make the internship program such a success.”

Interns from local companies network while helping nonprofits during Intern Impact Day – PHOTO/PROVIDED –

Interns from local organizations will network while helping the nonprofit community in Bethlehem Friday.

The Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley will host the Intern Impact Day, coordinating an educational and workday intended to connect interns from local organizations with other interns to serve the nonprofit community.

The day serves as an opportunity to a make connections to gain a greater sense of community and capacity building, the center said. The hope is to retain talent for major companies and grow a sense of community with new connections and friends can be a decisive factor in staying in the Lehigh Valley, according to Karen Smith, CEO of the Volunteer Center.

Fully aligned with the Volunteer Center’s core focus, Intern Impact Day can mobilize a community of leaders and make a difference in nonprofits within the Lehigh Valley.

This year, interns from Air Products, ArtsQuest, Lutron, Lehigh Valley Health Network, PPL Electric Utilities, and Victualic will do work for nonprofits, including Flint Hill Farm, Camel’s Hump, Greater Easton Development Partnership, Hoover Mason Trestle, SouthSide Bethlehem, Monocacy Farm Project, the Kellyn Foundation, and Gress Mountain Ranch.

A total of 160 interns in teams of 20 volunteers from different employers will be at each location on June 24th, Smith said.

“When we connect volunteers to nonprofits, especially those that are here for a season, there is a great sense of community development and an opportunity for belonging during that time here,” Smith said. “It may be the difference that keeps them coming back to the Lehigh Valley.”

The center has been serving the community as a capacity builder, resource provider and connector for the nonprofit and business communities, as well as individuals who want to give back, for more than 30 years.

“We work collaboratively to be the premier resource to connect, empower, and transform an inclusive and engaged diverse culture within the Greater Lehigh Valley by partnering with people, businesses, and non-profits through volunteer coordination, leadership development, and recognition,” she said.

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