February 6, 2004

Local students follow their shadow

Ten motivated high school students from East Boston High School who are
interested in learning about potential careers in the health care field "shadowed" various MGH employees Jan. 30 during Boston's annual Groundhog Day Job Shadow Day. Several MGH departments, including the Office of the President, Patient Care Services and Police and Security, participated in this year's event.

Job Shadow Day at the MGH is a collaboration between the Boston Private Industry Council and the MGH Community Benefit Program, which sponsors Boston public schools partnerships with East Boston High School and the Timilty Middle School.

The MGH ProTech and Summer Jobs for Youth programs also are a part of the MGH partnership with East Boston High School. Groundhog Day Job Shadow Day is supported by the MGH/EBHS partnership and the School Partnership Initiatives in the MGH Community Benefit Program.

High school students with MGHers and a friendly groundhog
at Job Shadow Day.