BPS - Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers

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Overview Youth Employment Program Model – Huskies Summer Bridge Program and What Sets Us Apart The Huskies Summer Bridge Program is EMK’s foundational youth development and early workforce readiness initiative, designed to support rising 9th grade students as they transition into high school while introducing them to professional skills, career awareness, and workplace expectations. Within this model, youth employment is framed not simply as a job, but as an early career development experience that builds habits, confidence, and exposure to the world of work. Program Model 1. Employment as a Developmental Experience Summer Bridge participants engage in structured, paid roles that are intentionally designed to teach workplace readiness. Rather than focusing on production-based work, the program emphasizes: - Professional behavior and communication - Teamwork and collaboration - Time management and punctuality - Accountability and goal setting Students learn how to function in a professional environment for the first time, supported by staff who explicitly teach and reinforce these skills. 2. Peer Mentor Youth Employment Component A central employment feature of the Summer Bridge mod...