Chamber of Commerce The Washington Township Chamber of Commerce has spearheaded a mentoring program designed to provide an atmosphere where high school students can interact with business leaders to clarify their career goals. Pairing a student with an employee over an extended period of time during which the employee helps the student learn certain skills and knowledge the employee possesses. The students gain an appreciation for the knowledge, competencies, attitudes and daily activities required to perform the duties of the occupation they choose to pursue. There are 3 sequential courses in the Health Occupations Program at Abraham Clark High School, an academic program for students who have significant interest in pursuing careers in the health field. The first course in Health Careers and provides an introduction to various techniques, medical terminology and professions associated with the health care industry.
Students shadow a health care professional and learn about the world of work.
The final course, Health Occupations Co-op, is offered to senior students who successfully complete prerequisite courses, maintain excellent attendance and demonstrate good citizenship. East 6 th Ave. The program's goals are to train high school students to be mentors and then provide them with opportunities to make a difference in a child's or troubled teenager's life. In order for a student to be considered a part of the program they must first complete United Way of Morris County's 12-hour Mentor Training program. The program is designed to focus on the roles, rights and responsibilities of the mentor.