Lyndia Hayden, MS, PMP, delivers opening remarks at Mount Sinai Morningside
As part of Career Discovery Week, the Site Engagement Councils at Mount Sinai Morningside and the Corporate Services Center welcomed students from Marie Curie High School for Medicine, Nursing, and Health Professions, a public high school in the Bronx.
Students from Marie Curie High School for Medicine, Nursing, and Health Profession, at Mount Sinai Morningside, alongside speakers from Mount Sinai Health System
Career Discovery Week, launched in 2020 as a joint initiative between the Partnership for New York City and New York City Public Schools, brings high school students into workplaces for hands-on career exploration.
More than 200 of the city’s major employers have joined forces to build a bridge from classrooms to workplaces, offering more than 11,000 public high school students the opportunity to better understand future job opportunities by spending a day immersed in varied industries and career possibilities, according to the Partnership.
At Mount Sinai Morningside, the day included a dynamic panel discussion that showcased a variety of careers within the Mount Sinai Health System. Students had the opportunity to talk with medical professionals and gain firsthand insight into what it’s like to work in a hospital environment. The event took place Thursday, April 10.
Stephan Lestin, MD, speaks with students in the simulation lab
In alignment with the school’s mission to provide an academically rigorous, career-bound education rooted in experiential learning, students explored a range of fields, expressing interest in nursing, radiology, psychology, sonography, gynecology, and social work.
“It was an exciting and educational day filled with connection, inspiration, and career exploration,” said Lyndia Hayden, MS, PMP, Senior Director, Data Integrity and Equity Analytics. “A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make this event a success.”