Having a career services component as part of our medical assistant program is crucial for several reasons:
Job Placement Support: Career services can assist students in securing internships and job placements, increasing their employability upon graduation. Our Allen School career services team is here to assist in your employment search. Our team will help our students find employment in our local area and we have been doing this for over 60 years!
Resume and Interview Preparation: Students receive guidance on crafting professional resumes and preparing for interviews, helping them present their best selves to potential employers.
Industry Connections: our career services team often have established relationships with healthcare employers, providing valuable networking opportunities and insights into job openings.
Skill Development: the Allen School offers workshops and training sessions focused on essential job-seeking skills, enhancing students’ readiness for the workforce.
Career Counseling: Personalized career counseling helps students identify their strengths, interests, and pathways in the medical assisting field, guiding their career choices.
Professional Development Opportunities: Our career services team can connect students with volunteer experience, internships, and part-time jobs that enhance their resumes and practical skills. The Allen Schol of Health Sciences includes 275 hours of an internship component as part of our medical assistant program. The program focuses on matching our students with the internship sites that are the best fit for them.
The Allen School of Health Sciences incorporates career services into our medical assistant program to significantly enhance students’ readiness for the workforce, contributing to their long-term success and satisfaction in their careers. To learn more about the Allen School of Health Career Service Team and our medical assistant program, contact the Allen School today! www.allenschool.edu