FAQs
What is SSJP?
SSJP (Student Success Jobs Program) is an intensive after-school and summer employment program in the Center for Community Health and Health Equity at Brigham and Women's Hospital. The goal of the program is to give high school students a meaningful work experience in the health care environment.
I do not go to one of your partnering schools, can I apply to SSJP?
No, unfortunately not. SSJP will accept students from our following partnering high schools: Boston Latin Academy, Comunity Academy of Science and Health, Health Careers Academy, John D. O'Bryant, Madison Park Vocational High School, New Mission High School and Parkway Academy of Technology and Health.
I just need a summer job, can I apply to SSJP?
Students are hired during the beginning of each academic year and work a full year. We do not hire students for only the summer.
My grades need improvement, what are chances of me being accepted to SSJP?
Even if you do not have all A's, there is a chance you can be accepted into the program. If you are having difficulty with certain classes, you will be required to attend tutoring sessions until your grades improve.
How do I get in contact with my PIC career specialist?
You should ask either your guidance counselor or your headmaster and they will inform you who your PIC Career Specialist is.
I play after school sports, am on the prom committee, in the NHS and treasurer of my class. Can I fit SSJP in my schedule?
SSJP is a big commitment. Working ten hours per week and keeping up with your academics, family and personal obligations tend to give students a full schedule. Chances are slim that a student could be involved in several activities and SSJP as well and properly fulfill all commitments.
I am interested in being an accountant. Should I apply to SSJP?
SSJP is for students who are interested in the medical, health or science and who have a passion of taking care of others.
Besides being exposed to health careers, how can SSJP help me?
SSJP provides students with unique opportunities to envision a promising future for themselves through participation in and exposure to health careers. SSJP enables students to successfully embark on the college application process, increases positive, consistent adult involvement in the lives of students and also encourages students to develop lasting friendships with peers from other neighborhoods and high schools. Students are supported holistically. We work to develop students' life and social skills and provide support around various aspecsts of a teens' life.
After SSJP, what do students do?
Since 2004, 100% of SSJP students have graduated from high school. Ninety-eight (98%) of those students have pursued a college education, and 94% of those students majored in a health, science or medical field. For specific examples, please see the “Latest News” page.
What is the racial and ethnic diversity of SSJP?
54% are of African or Caribbean descent
27% are of Latino descent
12% are of Asian descent
6% are of European descent
83% are female
17% are male
What is the racial and ethnic diversity of SSJP? I still have questions about SSJP, who can I contact?
Please contact Amy Belyea at (617) 525-6725 or abelyea@partners.org
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