MADE PRE-APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
This 3-month program will provide participants from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in the health professions with 40-hours of pre-employment skills training and 120 hours of clinical shadowing at in-patient and out-patient substance use disorder clinics throughout Oakland
Program Information |
Cohort B Application Due: April 12th
Cohort B Interview Notification: April 17th Interviews: April 24th & 25th Cohort C Application Due: July 31 Cohort C Interview Notification: August 1st Interviews: August 8th & 9th |
Cohort B Programming Dates: May 20th - August 9th
Cohort C Programming Dates: August 19 - November 22 Location: Oakland |
Eligibility
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Program Benefits
- Shadow Substance Use Navigators
- Work in diverse in-patient and out-patient settings
- Learn about careers in health
- Receive valuable mentorship
- Participate in 40 hours of pre-employment skills training
- Stipend for participation
- Priority consideration for the Alameda County Health Coach Program
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the daily start and end times of the PROGRAM?
Answer: All interns need to be available 9-5pm in 2-3 hour intervals for their HEPPAC & Shadowing shifts. In addition, they need to be available Tuesday/Thursday 6-8pm or Friday 10:30am-1:30pm for community outreach.
2. May I work while participating in the program?
Answer: Yes as long as you are able to commit 15hr/week to the program.
3. Is housing offered?
Answer: No housing is provided. The stipend may be used to pay for housing accommodations, however, stipends will be distributed upon the completion of the internship. MIMS does not provide assistance in looking for housing.
4. Are meals provided?
Answer: No
5. Will I be reimbursed for my transportation expenses?
Answer: No but the stipend can be used to cover transport expenses
6. I am having trouble uploading my resume and/or transcript. What should I do?
Answer: Make sure that you are uploading the document in a word or PDF format. If you are still unable to upload the document, please email our coordinator, Jennifer, at [email protected] and describe the specific problem you are having.
7. Do I need to be a U.S. citizen to apply?
Answer: No. Applicants are considered regardless of their immigration status
8. Do I have to reside in the Bay Area?
Answer: All applicants must reside in the SF Bay Area.