UNION CITY, NEW JERSEY UNION CITY, NEW JERSEY Union City is just west of Manhattan

Union City, New Jersey ä ä 66,455 Residents ä ä 2010 Census - Most Densely Populated Urban Community In The U.S. ä ä 1.4 square miles ä ä Hispanics or Latinos comprise 84.71%

Union City School District ä ä 14 Public Schools and 2 Private Schools ä ä 10,800 Students ä ä 48 Blocks Long, 5 Avenues Wide ä ä SDA District ä ä Union City High School ä ä Eugenio Maria de Hostos Early Childhood Center

UCHS CBE CDA PROGRAM ä ä 20 Students – 20% ESL 15% SP NDS ä ä Components of Program ä ä CBE related class ä ä Classes at HCCC early afternoon ä ä Worksite experience ä ä Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreement ä ä Industry recognized credential ä ä Advisory Board

Completion of CDA Program ä ä 120 hours of coursework ä ä Pediatric First Aid/CPR training ä ä Professional Portfolio ä ä 480 hours working with preschoolers ä ä Verification Visit by PD Specialist ä ä Complete CDA Exam

Personal Journey ä My CDA Experience ä Skills Acquired through the Program ä My Future Goals

Rutgers School of Health Related Professions Health Sciences Careers Program College Connection Program –Developed partnership in 2012 Mission and Goals –To provide School to Careers preparation for multiple health care careers Program Overview –Application Process –Course Offerings –Accommodations/Modifications for Special Populations –CTSO Affiliation –Industry Partnerships

Rutgers School of Health Related Professions Student Testimonial Matthew Abril –UCHS SHRP Class of 2014 –CTSO HOSA President –Certified EMT, 2014 –Currently working Fort Lee EMS Jersey City Medical Center –Volunteers Totowa First Aid Squad Lieutenant –Attends HCCC for Paramedic Science –Pursing career in EMS and Emergency Management

Thank You For Attending Deborah Addas-Lillo, School To Career Coord. UCHS ä ä ext 1236 Ed EMT Doctoral Candidate Kimberly Moreno, Ed EMT Doctoral Candidate ä ä ext 1372