By: STRIVE Program Sponsors and Team
As part of our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Connecticut Children’s launched a new partnership with Bloomfield High School to promote future career opportunities and help students strive for success.
The program, Support and Teamwork Resulting in Valuable Experiences (STRIVE), provided students with an overview of clinical and non-clinical opportunities at Connecticut Children’s to develop interest in pursuing such careers. During the STRIVE program’s inaugural experience on May 6, 2022, six high school students engaged in an interactive professional development experience with volunteers from Connecticut Children’s team. Beyond shadowing a professional, STRIVE participants explored how allied fields cooperate in the treatment and healing of our patients, including social work, nursing, marketing and communications, continual improvement, administrative, and patient access. STRIVE truly seeks to be a full spectrum introduction to Connecticut’s only dedicated children’s health system.