Paid Health Care KP Launch Intern KP Launch TYPE TIME 7 Weeks, Full Time

The Generation; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 23,419; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente offers KP LAUNCH, a seven-week paid summer internship in health care designed to give high school students an insider's view and a chance to build a professional network. Participants join weekly workshops, gain mentorship from supervisors, and take part in activities, community service projects, and social events to prepare for health care careers.

Eligibility includes US work eligibility and residency requirements in Northern California Kaiser service areas.

Qualifications

• No prior health care exposure required; program focuses on diversity and learning.

Responsibilities

• Participate in seven-week paid internship in health care.
• Attend weekly workshops for skill development.
• Engage with supervisors and mentors to understand health care careers.
• Network with peers and senior leaders through work-based activities and service projects.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Professional development

Job description

A unique summer internship. Get an insider's look at health care and build a professional network.

• A seven-week paid summer work experience, earning the hourly minimum wage which varies by city of $15.00 - $17 per hour
• Weekly workshops designed to give participants valuable personal and professional skills development
• A unique relationship with supervisors and mentors to gain insight on how to prepare for a career in health care
• Networking opportunities with peers and senior leaders through work-based activities, community service projects, or social events

Who Should Apply

As a community-serving program focused on increasing diversity in health care careers, we strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities to apply. This opportunity best serves students who have no previous exposure to health care.

KP LAUNCH Summer 2022 Program Dates are as follows:

High School - June 20th - August 5th

High school interns must:

• Be age 16 through 19. Priority is given to juniors and senior-level students
• Be a current high school student and/or graduating senior of the Class of 2022*
• Be available to work full-time during the seven-week summer program
• Provide proof of eligibility to legally work in the United States
• Have a permanent residence in a Northern California Kaiser Permanente designated service area.
• In order to protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients, and communities we serve, Kaiser Permanente now requires employees, including remote workers, to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 or receive a medical or religious exemption.There may also be a COVID-19 vaccine booster requirement depending on where you work.For more information on Kaiser Permanente's response to COVID-19, visit ourResource Center

*High school graduates of the class of 2021 without college experience may apply for consideration for this program

Dependents of Kaiser Permanente employees and physicians are not eligible to participate in KP LAUNCH programs.

APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT MEET ALL REQUIREMENTS LISTED ABOVE ARE NOT ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.