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The Health Professions Speaker's Bureau Seeks Volunteers!

In an effort to increase diversity of the health care workforce, The Health Trust launched the Health Profession Speaker Program. The program brings health professionals and college students to public high schools in Santa Clara County to speak directly to students about pursuing health careers. The program recruits health professionals from those careers with known deficits in workforce diversity.

Be part of introducing students to careers as dentists, dental hygienists, registered dieticians, respiratory therapists, EMTs/paramedics, physical therapists, physician assistants, diagnostic technicians, radiation therapists, registered nurses, and physicians.

The Health Trust coordinates with the school sites and the speakers to schedule presentations. Scheduling is flexible, and speakers are provided with resource materials to assist in preparing for and delivering the presentation. Presentations emphasize job responsibilities, career opportunities, and training process. Speakers share their personal experiences and encourage students to further explore health careers. Students gain exposure to new career opportunities and learn what steps to take to prepare for a career in health care.

If you would like to volunteer, please contact Emma Gallardo, emmag@healthtrust.org or (408) 961-9851.

To learn more please visit www.healthtrust.org/volunteer/speakersbureau